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
Al Harrington on his way out in Orlando?
Al Harrington’s days with the Orlando Magic might be coming to an end. Reporter Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD tweeted out the other day that the team was close to a buyout with the veteran forward....
Culture of Hoops
Ben McLemore: Patience sometimes key to unlocking prospect's potential
Entering Wednesday, in the arid climate of the Las Vegas desert, Ben McLemore found himself in the midst of a drought. After shooting 8-for-35 in his first two summer league appearances, the 20-year-old rookie was...
Culture of Hoops
Meyers Leonard and his glass ceiling
Meyers Leonard and Damian Lillard seem to be headed in different directions. I hope I’m wrong. I hope Meyers Leonard becomes a franchise center in the NBA. I hope he inspires generations of afflicted, hard-nosed...
Culture of Hoops
World Peace not enough to save these Knicks
I lost count of how many times I refreshed my browser after Metta World Peace cleared waivers on Sunday, with the following posts on Hoops Hype eliciting a reaction greater than or equal to a...
Culture of Hoops
The Los Angeles Lakers get the gang back together
Next year might be a rough one for the Los Angeles Lakers. Without a freshly signed big-time free agent or a coach swap, there’s every indication that the old Lake Show will have another middling...
Culture of Hoops
Full speed ahead, Los Angeles Clippers, but with caution!
The aftermath of one of the greatest summers in Los Angeles Clippers history has seemingly reached its culmination with the additions of J.J. Redick, Jared Dudley and Darren Collison, and re-signed vets Matt Barnes, Ryan...
Culture of Hoops
Is it finally time for Jeremy Tyler?
The high school prodigy that decided to forgo his senior year of high school and turn pro. Jeremy Tyler may be the best player you have never heard of. Back in 2009, the San Diego...
Culture of Hoops
Washington Wizards: Hope or why I love losers and won't change
"I swear we are cursed." Words I’m not sure how many times I have heard uttered from my Dad’s mouth, albeit the PG-13 version on occasions. For years, my dad and I would spend hours...
Culture of Hoops
View from the Nosebleeds, part one: All aboard the Washington Wizards bandwagon
Having emigrated from the United Kingdom in May 2012, a big piece of my heart was left vacant when I could no longer renew my season ticket to Fulham Football Club. So, join me for...
Culture of Hoops
Victor Oladipo might play point guard
After a very impressive run during the Orlando Summer League, the Orlando Magic are giving serious thought to letting their top draft pick, Victor Oladipo, play point guard this upcoming season. Oladipo showed off his...
