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
Pacers-Heat Game 1 Retroactive Log: Too Easy, Two Times
8:55 Another David West jumper for 2. Five minutes in, and this is already a recurring theme. 8:30 Steve Kerr thinks Lance Stephenson has stolen Tony Allen’s “Trick or Treat” monicker. Dammit, he’s right. 7:40...
Culture of Hoops
Nasty Tayshaun Prince Dunk Over Ibaka
Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince takes it back to his bad-boy Detroit Piston days with this vicious throwdown over shot-blocker extraordinaire Serge Ibaka. Serge Jonas Ibaka Ngobila : 1989-2013 R.I.P. Our condolences to the Ibaka family.
Culture of Hoops
Spurs Take The Lead
The San Antonio Spurs came out like a well-oiled machine firing on all cylinders to begin Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors , and never took their feet of the peddle. Against the youthful...
Culture of Hoops
Pacers Have Knicks On The Ropes
It looks like these Indiana Pacers might be figuring out how this whole playoff thing works. When you have a team down, you don't let them back up. You put your foot on their throat...
Culture of Hoops
Kobe Tweets Pic Of Achilles Surgery
Yesterday afternoon, Kobe Bryant decided to gross us all out by Tweeting a picture of his Achilles surgery. Are we being trolled by Kobe, or is this just the Mamba doing Mamba things? Check out...
Culture of Hoops
Dwyane Waders
Ummm ...where do we start here? OK, I know all about the trend of shorter pants that show a little bit of ankle. I even like the look in general, and am well aware we...
Culture of Hoops
The Great Chicago Massacre of 2013: Heat Slaughter Bulls
The Chicago Bulls were slaughtered last night, 88-65, by the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series. The Heat now hold a substantial 3-1 lead heading into Wednesday evening's Game 5. The Bulls...
Culture of Hoops
Spurs-Warriors Game 2 Retroactive Log: Made of Klay
1st Quarter 10:27 Tony Parker opens the Spurs’ scoring with back-to-back patented pull-up 2s. 9:33 Steph Curry hits his second 3—a runner off one leg. This is his last made deep-ball of the hame. 8:46...
Culture of Hoops
Mike Conley Leads Grizzlies In Game 2 Victory
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley might get overlooked by the casual NBA fan, but after Tuesday night's game, I think he has everyone's attention. He has certainly caught the eye of his teammate, Tony...
Culture of Hoops
Carmelo Anthony Lights Up Pacers
Once New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony 's jumper started falling, you knew this was going to be a long night for the Indiana Pacers . Anthony scored 32 points, 16 during a 30-2 New...
