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
Miami Heat: From a Flicker to Surging Flame
Just a few months ago, the Miami Heat were the Eastern Conference Champions and went head-to-head with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Now, the Heat are towards the bottom of the conference...
Culture of Hoops
Top Three Destinations for DeMarcus Cousins
A few days ago, news broke that the Houston Rockets and DeMarcus Cousins have mutually agreed to part ways. The Rockets want to go smaller and younger when star Christian Wood returns from injury, while...
Culture of Hoops
Ben Simmons: Overrated or Rising Star?
Image courtesy of All-Pro Reels/Flikr There’s no question as to whether or not that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is one of the league’s brightest young stars. He’s become a perennial All-Star and is a...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Ladder: First Quarter
The 2020-21 NBA season continues to fuel how unpredictable this year has been. Teams originally thought to be bad are in playoff spots and teams that were supposed to be good have been struggling in...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Coach Ladder: First Quarter
Behind every great team, there’s a great coach and coaching staff leading the organization to the playoffs. Great coaches come in many forms whether it’s completely dominating the regular season or taking over for a...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Sixth Man Ladder: First Quarter
No matter how talented of a starting five a team has, it’s extremely vital to their success that they have talent coming off the bench. Whether it’s to come in to give the starters a...
Culture of Hoops
LeBron James: Playing the NBA All-Star Game is a Slap in the Face
LeBron James last week hit out at NBA officials who have reneged on a promise not to host an All-Star Game this season. James went as far as to call the decision a slap in...
Culture of Hoops
Should Brad Stevens and Danny Ainge Be Under Pressure in Boston?
The Boston Celtics have been a contender in the Eastern Conference after reaching the Conference Finals in three of the last four seasons. Last term, their quest to reach the NBA Finals for the first...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Rookie Ladder: First Quarter
Heading into the season, it seemed like the Rookie of the Year Award was going to be between the top three picks from the draft - and for a little bit, it looked like that....
Culture of Hoops
NBA Most Improved Ladder: First Quarter
As we enter February, about a quarter of the 2020-21 NBA season has been played out. More and more players are emerging for their teams playing better than they did last season. Some players are...
