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
Shades of Rodrigue Beaubois: Projecting Ricky Ledo
In the wake of the Dallas Mavericks’ most recent failure to land a “marquee” free agent, whether newly-signed Ricky Ledo will pan out is the least of the team’s worries. A second-round NBA Draft day...
Culture of Hoops
Pacers would be wise to keep Danny Granger the whole season
Much to the public’s dismay, well, Indiana Pacers fan's dismay, the team has made it clear that they would like Danny Granger to suit up in navy blue and gold for the upcoming season. The...
Culture of Hoops
Maybe the New York Knicks aren't as dumb as we think
The New York Knicks spent the better part of a quarter-century as the most LOL-worthy franchise in the NBA... pick on the Los Angekes Clippers all you want - there's plenty of material - but...
Culture of Hoops
Michael Malone and protecting a kingdom
In a past life, Michael Malone may have been an architect. As a coach in the NBA, most everywhere he’s gone he’s left behind a fortress. Now, as he prepares to begin his first NBA...
Culture of Hoops
View from the Nosebleeds, part two: No more bets please
In my short time in the United States, I have managed to visit Las Vegas and like many of the millions that visit, I came away older, not any wiser and confused what time it...
Culture of Hoops
Predicting 2014 NBA Playoffs Seeds: Eastern Conference 1-4
Today is August 1st, the day that unofficially marks the beginning of the NBA’s “dead period,” during which teams sit back, assess their rosters and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming season. By this date,...
Culture of Hoops
July 2013 News and Rumors
7/31/2013 - Wade ordered to surrender children to their mother : Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade was ordered Tuesday by a family judge in Miami-Dade County to surrender his two boys to their mother, his...
Culture of Hoops
Are the Warriors better off without Dwight Howard?
Conventional wisdom says that striking out on arguably the best center in the league would hinder a team greatly, but that might not be the case for the Golden State Warriors. When Dwight Howard chose...
Culture of Hoops
Which NBA players will have breakout 2013-14 seasons?
NBA training camps are fast approaching, so it’s time to take a look at some of the young talent expected to become household names during the 2013-2014 seasons. These may be players who’ve been in...
Culture of Hoops
The Orlando Magic Top 5: Shooting Guards
Over their first 24 years, the Orlando Magic have had their fare share of shooting guards. In this year's NBA Draft, the team selected its shooting guard of the future with the second overall selection,...
