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
San Antonio Spurs: Evolution Of An Evil Empire
Edward A. Ornelas/San Antonio Express-News When I reflect back on what the San Antonio Spurs once were and juxtapose that with what they've become, I can almost feel the onset of a brain bleed. As...
Culture of Hoops
Why the Orlando Magic should trade Glen Davis
Gary W. Green / Orlando Sentinel After two up-and-down seasons with the Orlando Magic, Glen Davis could be on his way out. Davis was acquired by former general manager Otis Smith to try to appease...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Fandom Games: New York Knicks
Whereupon an NBA free agent fan sets about selecting a team to root for during the 2013-14 NBA season. Loyalty in the context of sports fandom is a brutally thankless quality. American professional basketball is...
Culture of Hoops
Out of the ashes rises the New Orleans Pelicans
Roughly two years ago an NBA franchise that had technically twice moved was nearly strangled by an ownership crisis and the trade demands of its best player; two years later that same franchise has been...
Culture of Hoops
Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson
For Portland Trail Blazers fans and Thomas Robinson, the story of summer league has been one of emergence and confirmation. We knew he had talent, and we expected him to excel, but we didn’t realize...
Culture of Hoops
Atlanta Hawks offseason: Which player will be missed the most?
The Atlanta Hawks have had a very busy offseason up until this point. Sure, it may not have turned out exactly how the team had hoped, due to the unsuccessful attempts at wooing both Chris...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy basketball draft strategy: Point guards and assists
It seems like more and more good quality players are added to their ranks year-after-year. What does this mean and how should it affect the way one drafts in nine-category head-to-head league? First of all,...
Culture of Hoops
Summer League woes for the Sacramento Kings
As a Sacramento Kings fan, the NBA Summer League games have been especially hard to watch. There have been flashes of brilliance from both of our draft picks (McLemore, McCallum), but not enough team cohesion...
Culture of Hoops
Dear Diary: Metta World Peace - July 18, 2013
Dear Diary, I am just pleased as punch to be a New York Knickerbocker. Not just because I get to come back home and play in Madison Square Garden, or that I get to play...
Culture of Hoops
Danny Ainge, GM of the year?
“The beauty of things must be that they end.” JLK Chris Rock said it best. “(The) Nets just gave up 3 first round draft picks to be in fourth place for one year.” Even better...
