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

Danilo Gallinari: Shot of the Century

By Frankie BucketsFebruary 06, 2013

Maybe this Danilo Gallinari circus play is the shot of the century? It (century) is just 13 years old, right? Either way, its what the announcer called it and who am I to question the...

Culture of Hoops

Houston Rockets Three Point Barrage

By Frankie BucketsFebruary 06, 2013

The Houston Rockets destroyed the Golden State Warriors last night by 31 points. The Final score, 140 to 109. Trust me when I say it didn't even feel that close. The Rockets started the game...

Dwight Howard should just stop talking
Culture of Hoops

Dwight Howard should just stop talking

By Dennis VelascoFebruary 05, 2013

Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers did an interview with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and, man, should Howard just keep his mouth shut! Below are some excerpts that prove he's trying really hard to...

Brian Scalabrine: The Scallenge Part Two
Culture of Hoops

Brian Scalabrine: The Scallenge Part Two

By Frankie BucketsFebruary 01, 2013

Part two of the most amazing video series, The Scallenge . See the White Mamba Brian Scalabrine takes on all competitors in the greatest video ever made. Click here for part one.

Baylor Bears Sixth Man Award 2013 Front-Runner
Culture of Hoops

Baylor Bears Sixth Man Award 2013 Front-Runner

By Frankie BucketsJanuary 31, 2013

During the second half of the Oklahoma Sooners vs. Baylor Bears basketball game on January 30, 2013, a young fan ran onto the court forcing play to be stopped. This kid is AWESOME!

Culture of Hoops

Allen Iverson Turns Down Fantasy League Invite

By Frankie BucketsJanuary 31, 2013

Allen Iverson facing the facts of his legacy tarnished & financial issues mounting, wants back into the NBA. He was offered an olive branch so to speak in the form of a fantasy basketball invite,...

Culture of Hoops

Beauty in the Beasley

By Frankie BucketsJanuary 31, 2013

By Erik Ong @FantasyHoopla While it is hard to lose the sour taste left behind by the “Dwightmares” and “Melo-dramas” of recent history, I find it to be a good NBA palate cleanser to find...

Culture of Hoops

Glen Davis: Big Baby Bear Hug

By Frankie BucketsJanuary 29, 2013

There has been a lot of internet chatter this A.M. surrounding this certain play. Most seem to think a foul should have been called. While I'm sure somewhere in the tattered pages of the original...

Culture of Hoops

Charles Barkley: Out of the Metro-Sexual Closet

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffJanuary 25, 2013

In case you didn't catch it last night, a beautiful thing happened. Charles Barkley embraced his inner metro-sexual and admitted on-air he gets his eyebrows waxed. No big deal, but of course the TNT crew...

Culture of Hoops

RIP New Orleans Hornets

By Frankie BucketsJanuary 24, 2013

January 24th 2013 will forever mark the death of the New Orleans Hornets. Somewhere at this very moment a single tear is rolling down Muggsy Bogues face. Introducing the (The very angry looking) New Orleans...