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
The Return of Derrick Rose: Push
Derrick Rose and adidas present the fourth episode of "The Return" with this one titled Push: I found it really cool to see Derrick Rose running and taking shots from the outside. Rose won't become...
Culture of Hoops
Best moments from the 2012 NBA Playoffs
We all know that LeBron James and the Miami Heat won a championship title during the 2012 NBA Playoffs and how much work was put into making that happen. Despite the regular season only being...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy Basketball 2012: Centers rankings by tier
Since the NBA's inception, big men have ruled the league; from George Mikan to Dwight Howard and everyone in-between, the torch has long been passed down from one dominant big man to another. Almost every...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy Basketball 2012: Power Forward rankings by tier
When using the term power forward to describe this very important position the word "power" is quite fitting. We need a strong and powerful player to do the things that three out of the other...
Culture of Hoops
Dwight Howard says Shaq needs to relax because his time is up
Earlier this week, Shaquille O'Neal took a jab at Dwight Howard and D12's claim to being the best center in the NBA by saying that Brook Lopez and Andrew Bynum are better than Howard ....
Culture of Hoops
Charles Barkley thinks LeBron James can be better than Michael Jordan
The game of "Who's Better?" continues, but on a much bigger level than Dwight Howard versus Brook Lopez . This debate/hypothesis is about being the greatest basketball player of all-time: LeBron James versus Michael Jordan....
Culture of Hoops
The Starting 5: All-NBA Floppers Team
With the NBA's new "flop rules" officially taking effect this upcoming season, the following five players might feel their wallets getting lighter (although they'll still be very, very heavy). My Baller Mind Frame colleague, Marcus...
Culture of Hoops
Peyton Manning to be part-owner of the Memphis Grizzlies
According to Chris Vernon, who does an ESPN radio show in Memphis, Peyton Manning has bought into part ownership of the Memphis Grizzlies. https://twitter.com/ChrisVernonShow/status/253888932129931265 Manning played his college football at the University of Tennessee, so...
Culture of Hoops
NBA attempts to deport flopping
Flopping in the NBA can best be described in one word: GONE. The NBA's anti-doping policy has been in effect since 1983. Steroids weren't added to the list of banned substances until 1999. Any sort...
Culture of Hoops
Blake Griffin hits a three-quarter court shot during open practice
The Los Angeles Clippers held an open practice for fans to see the likes of Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and the rest of the Clippers crew for what's sure to be an excellent season for...
