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
Depleted 76ers Defeat Magic 96-87 for 6th Win
Image courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers/Facebook . With stiff defense and a balanced offensive attack that resulted in five double digit scorers, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 96-87 on Wednesday night; marking their...
Culture of Hoops
Pacers Squeak Past Suns, Again
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Phoenix Suns 97-94 Tuesday night. In a game in which the Pacers almost blew another huge lead, it was good to see them take care...
Culture of Hoops
Post Game Quotes and Highlights: 76ers vs. Knicks
Image courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers/Facebook . A collection of post-game quotes from the Philadelphia 76ers following their double overtime loss to the New York Knicks. BRETT BROWN On double OT loss “Where do you...
Culture of Hoops
Sixers Storm Back From 18 Down, Fall to Knicks in Double OT
Image courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers/Facebook . On a day dedicated to fight and perseverance, it was fitting that the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks faced off in what was one of the...
Culture of Hoops
Mississippi State University honors BHM with adidas 'Game of Change' uniforms
Basketball is by far the sport with the most diverse participants playing the game around the globe, but in North America, specifically in the U.S., African Americans and other people of color were largely excluded...
Culture of Hoops
Snoop Dogg & adidas get 'Turf'd Up' with Rich Eisen and Ryan Coogler of 'CREED'
Snoop Dogg has done many things in his career, to the point where calling him merely 'a rapper' is fairly unobservant and understated. So, Snoop is embarking on his career as a digital show host...
Culture of Hoops
Reebok Classic x Mighty Healthy Furylite Chukka made to endure Old Man Winter
One of the greatest assets to have in the winter is a set of great footwear, and great in this context means something comfortable, in warmth, stability, and flexibility. You probably wouldn't expect it from...
Culture of Hoops
Piera's Picks: Will the Air Jordan XXX survive the times?
The Air Jordan XXX/Courtesy of NIKE, Inc. Today, the revelation of the Air Jordan XXX has taken place and changed from foretelling to fact, and of course, every time a new Jordan releases people debate...
Culture of Hoops
KL does Jimmy Fallon in Reebok Classic x Kendrick Lamar Classic Leather
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0395 -- Pictured: (l-r) Hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on January 7, 2015 -- (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via...
Culture of Hoops
Pacers Fall to Nuggets, 129-126
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr . The Indiana Pacers fell to the Denver Nuggets 129-126 Monday evening in Denver. Despite Indiana giving up 75 points in the second half, they stayed in game due to...
