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
Porzingis All-Star Push?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Kristaps Porzingis will be in Toronto on All-Star weekend in February regardless, participating in a new version of the Rookie-Sophomore Game. Whether the Knicks’ 7-foot-3 phenom gets to play...
Culture of Hoops
Carmelo Frustrated as Losses Pile Up
Image courtesy of Jose Martinez/Flickr . For the first time this season, there seemed to be genuine concern coming from coach Derek Fisher and the Knicks locker room. A dejected Carmelo Anthony stepped up the...
Culture of Hoops
Piera's Picks: Extra Butter, Cruz-ing, and Kobe 10 EXT high-tops
First of all, let's take a second to say RIP to my ankle which just died during a sprint to get the subway in low-top Vans. Dang the pain. Second, I'm still mourning Kobe's retirement....
Culture of Hoops
Kings Lose Three in a Row, Fall to 7-15 on the Season
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . The Sacramento Kings have not won at Chesapeake Energy Arena since its formation in 2008. With a 4-23 record against the Thunder overall, 0-13 on the road, the Kings...
Culture of Hoops
Nik Stauskas Needs to Find His Swagger Again
Image courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers/Facebook . “He’s cocky, he’s confident, he’s totally unafraid.” That’s how NBA draft analyst, Jay Bilas, described Nik Stauskas leading up to the 2014 NBA Draft. Like Jalen Rose and...
Culture of Hoops
Rockets Down Kings, Move to 10-11 on the Season
Image courtesy of Jose Garcia/Flickr . The Houston Rockets headed into tonight's game looking to make it three-in-row as they faced the struggling Sacramento Kings. With the competition for the eigth seed becoming increasingly competitive,...
Culture of Hoops
Steaming Hot NFL Picks Week 13
Image courtesy of Jock Gear/Flickr . How was your Thanksgiving? Excellent. Mine? Well I ate a ton of turkey and enjoyed my tryptophan induced nap. I took that nap far earlier than I thought I...
Culture of Hoops
Tears, Jeers, and Paralyzing Fears: Mavericks Fall to Texas Rivals
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Following the Dallas Mavericks 100-96 loss to the visiting Houston Rockets on Friday evening, the locker room was dangerously sullen. With an avoirdupois that is usually only reserved for...
Culture of Hoops
NFL Preview: Patriots vs Eagles
Image courtesy of D. Thomas/Flickr. What a freakin' game! Holy football! That was without a doubt the best football game this regular season. It had everything. Stout defense, great offense, special team mishaps, you name...
Culture of Hoops
Put the NBA on Notice: Stop Pissing off the Golden State Warriors
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Coming off of a 67-win season, a world championship and now currently sporting a ridiculous 20-0 record, it’s time for everyone to admit that the Golden State Warriors are...
