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
LeBron James doing nothing except passing the ball
LeBron James is one of the strongest finishers at the rim and an overall great scorer. However, what really separates LeBron from every other run-of-the-mill scorer is his uncanny passing ability, especially for someone his...
Culture of Hoops
Toronto Raptors take it back to the Rogers Centre for commercial
You've probably seen the Toronto Raptors' first Season 18 Is Coming commercial already, which only comes in at a measly 21 seconds. Well, the next installment has been released and it's a little more heavy...
Culture of Hoops
New York Knicks test Rasheed Wallace, lack youth
The New York Knicks kicked the tires on Rasheed Wallace recently, and presumably they’re still flat and tattered—the Knicks, that is. And maybe Wallace’s tires, too. While we’re making assumptions, though, I will say Rasheed...
Culture of Hoops
Derrick Rose: Wake Up commercial
Derrick Rose and adidas have "The Return" series on the internet happening and are three episodes deep right now. However, in the below video, adidas and D-Rose go the more conventional route with this ad...
Culture of Hoops
Deron Williams and Reggie Evans fill MarShon Brooks' car with popcorn
It looks like the Brooklyn Nets are bonding in ways other than organizing their own unofficial workouts before training camps open later this week. NBA veterans, Deron Williams and Reggie Evans played a practical joke...
Culture of Hoops
Brooklyn Nets Season Preview
We're part of a collection of NBA blogs doing NBA Team Previews before the season. More to come about that. But, we're down to do the Brooklyn Nets preview, which you can enjoy below! Team...
Culture of Hoops
Much ado about chemistry, New York Knicks critics too critical
The New York Knicks appear to be the hottest topic these days; better said, their underwhelming lack of progression since the inclusion of Carmelo Anthony seems to be the debate of many hoop discussions. Not...
Culture of Hoops
Making the moves: Taking the Los Angeles Clippers to the next level
Great teams aren't built overnight. While the Los Angeles Clippers have the blueprint for being title contenders, there are still things they need to do to turn what looks good on paper into reality. A...
Culture of Hoops
Major sponsors are leaving the Sacramento Kings
Until recently, ever since buying into the Sacramento Kings as minority owners in 1998 and then a majority stake in 1999, the Maloofs have been well-respected NBA owners. However, that has all changed with their...
Culture of Hoops
Derrick Rose: Don't text and drive
We all know that Derrick Rose is rehabbing to get back on an NBA court, which adidas is documenting in "The Return" series for which you can check the latest episode, Focus, here . In...
