Category: Culture of Hoops
This is Hardwood and Hollywood's section covering the culture of basketball, whether it be the NBA or amateur leagues, such as the NCAA, high school, and AAU circuit, we'll cover its top teams and players. We also focus on the culture off the court with fashion and kicks, in other words, the lifestyle.
Culture of Hoops
Michael Jordan: Top 50 Plays
In case you didn't know, Michael Jordan was pretty good. Mind-blowing statement? Not really. So, to further cement Jordan's greatness, just watch the below video showing his top 50 plays of his career. And also...
Culture of Hoops
A true worldwide change for the NBA
With equity and the middle class in the national dialogue, I've began to wonder why NBA D-league teams can't move up and play against NBA teams. I mean, the NBA allows for teams to be...
Culture of Hoops
Could DeMarcus Cousins Breakout NBA Star?
When it comes to the NBA, we are always looking for the next big star. When thinking about this, people tend to point to the 2014 NBA Draft that will include studs such as Andrew...
Culture of Hoops
An Open Letter to Paul Pierce
Dear Paul, It seems an indeterminate amount of time has passed since we learned of the trade sending you to the Brooklyn Nets with Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry; since we saw the press conference...
Culture of Hoops
Is John Wall worth it?
“We haven’t been to the promise land of winning a championship for years. I know we are a long way from there, but that’s my main goal before my career is done is to win...
Culture of Hoops
The Orlando Magic Top 5: Small Forwards
While the team has its eyes on the future, we’re taking some time to look back on the Orlando Magic and their history at the small forward position. With both Maurice Harkless and Tobias Harris...
Culture of Hoops
Can LaMarcus Aldridge be the Blazers' first franchise player?
Portland Trail Blazer fans are a rare breed. In the past five years, our roster has ripened with mediocrity, yet we still seem to get irrationally attached to our players. We, the denizens of Rip...
Culture of Hoops
BMF fantasy basketball Top 50 - 8.4.13
The Baller Mind Frame crew brings to you the top 50 players in fantasy basketball periodically. To get a sense of trades and trends, peep this right here! These rankings are based on the standard...
Culture of Hoops
Top fantasy basketball point guards: Kyrie Irving vs. Derrick Rose
You can't have a discussion (or argument) about "The best point guard in the NBA" without throwing the names of Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls or Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers into the...
Culture of Hoops
Honoring "Sweet D," Phoenix Suns legend Walter Davis
Ask most any hardcore NBA fan to name each team's all-time leading scorer and they'd probably be able to rattle them off fairly easily. Atlanta Hawks? Dominique Wilkins. Dallas Mavericks? Dirk Nowitzki. Portland Trail Blazers?...
