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
Trey Burke, Otto Porter top rookies for fantasy basketball
As I was watching the 2013 NBA draft and taking note of who was going where via selection and/or trade, I made some mental notes on which rookies showed promise of being productive in fantasy...
Culture of Hoops
Who let the Mad Dog out?
With most of the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench cleared out in an offseason purge (why the finest coach of last season, Bernie Bickerstaff, got the boot is beyond me, but the dream has passed), head...
Culture of Hoops
The Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett Trade Effect
"You Maniacs! You blew it up! Damn you! God damn you all to hell!" That was literally my reaction last night when Twitter began to light up with heartfelt goodbyes to Paul Pierce and Kevin...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy basketball: Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce traded to the Brooklyn Nets
Momentum for this deal was gaining steam before the 2013 NBA Draft began and it snowballed from there. As the first few picks were being announced, word spread that it had passed on the ownership...
Culture of Hoops
Free MarShon Brooks
Free MarShon Brooks. This is a rallying cry that Brooklyn Nets fans have been clinging to for a majority of this past season. The guard who is going into his third season is seemingly in...
Culture of Hoops
Plenty of choices with the Utah Jazz second-round pick
I’ll make a bold statement: this year’s crop of second-round draft prospects possess more talent than those of prior years. I like the value; it’s like finding different years of Nike Air Jordans on the...
Culture of Hoops
Regenokine: An argument for banned medical procedures?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison . Regenokine is a new biological medical procedure in which the patient’s own tissues and blood are removed from the body, scrupulously augmented and put back into the patient with...
Culture of Hoops
Jim Buss: The best the Los Angeles Lakers can manage?
No matter your preference on who stays or goes this offseason, one thing is certain: the Los Angeles Lakers need strong leadership to pull through this storm. To survive the summer of 2013, we need...
Culture of Hoops
10 Questionable NBA Draft Outfits
The NBA Draft guarantees a few things: new millionaires, fan angst/joy and horrendous NBA draft outfits from the aforementioned new millionaires. Hopefully, with actual cash on hand, more professional attire will be in order. What's...
Culture of Hoops
Utah Jazz have options with their second first-round pick
My inaugural article on Baller Mind Frame dealt with the potential point guard prospects most likely available when the Utah Jazz are on the clock with the 14th pick. Today’s article encompasses the likely choices...
