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
Can Rob Hennigan turn Orlando Magic into the new OKC Thunder?
When Rob Hennigan was first introduced as the general manager of the Orlando Magic, the so-called experts had their doubts about how a "kid" (hired at 30!) could turn around the at-the-time Dwightmare . Hennigan...
Culture of Hoops
Moves of Billy King in context
I am a Brooklyn Nets fan, hear me meh. As a follower of the Nets, I have had no lack of experience in moves that are generally panned by the NBA blogosphere. Last year, Billy...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy basketball: Andre Iguodala signs with the Golden State Warriors
According to ESPN “the Golden State Warriors have reached a verbal agreement on a four-year deal with Andre Iguodala (G/F) worth $48 million.” This comes after the Warriors were able to dump Richard Jefferson (SF),...
Culture of Hoops
Derrick Rose, LeBron James and the no-win scenario of NBA decision making
In its current form, NBA decision making as a major event traces its origins to the infamous offseason of 2010. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Rudy Gay, Amare Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Dirk Nowitzki; these...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Clippers lack sentiment, seek improvement
Just days after securing their point guard and leader Chris Paul, the Los Angeles Clippers took another step towards solidifying their roster and curing more of the ills identified during the 2012-2013 season. Via three-team...
Culture of Hoops
The Dwight Howard Conundrum
As NBA free agency entered its second day, the fanfare surrounding Dwight Howard and his imminent decision continued to reach a fever pitch. The Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks, incumbent Los Angeles Lakers...
Culture of Hoops
2013 NBA Draft: Shoot, Chicago Bulls, Shoot
The Chicago Bulls needed shooting and they did their best to get it in the 2013 NBA Draft. The Bulls selected SG/SF Tony Snell out of New Mexico, which seemed a bit perplexing at first,...
Culture of Hoops
Dwight Howard completes his meetings with five teams
A possible Dwight Howard signing with the Houston Rockets could push out Omer Asik. Now we know exactly who is interested in signing Dwight Howard, and it’s five teams from all areas of the country....
Culture of Hoops
John Wall and Dwight Howard speak Mandarin
Relativity Sports is a big-time powerhouse of a sports agency with clients such as John Wall, Dwight Howard and Yi Jianlin. This matters because all three are featured in the below RS-produced video touting Wall,...
Culture of Hoops
Rondos and Rondon'ts: A Guide To Rajon Rondo's Trade Value
Last night, while scrolling through pictures of the Big Three era, tears rolling down my face, I did a little addition in my head and decided to go the irrationally optimistic route and post this...
