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
Can the Utah Jazz Contend for an NBA Championship
For the past few seasons, the Utah Jazz have been a very competitive basketball club, posing tough matchups for almost every team they encounter. Led by All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert , the Jazz...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Award Races: Early Edition
The NBA season is underway and it already has become one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory. Aside from the fact that COVID-19 can set off a chain of reactions unprecedented to the...
Culture of Hoops
Chris Paul’s Impact on the Scorching Phoenix Suns
There’s no doubt that Chris Paul is one of the greatest, if not the greatest leader in NBA history. It’s difficult to think of many other players who can come into any situation and have...
Culture of Hoops
Ja Morant and Panini Sign Exclusive Memorabilia Deal
Courtesy of Ja Morant/Panini America . Brought to you by our friends at Panini. Make sure to out exclusive interviews with Panini's Vice President of Marketing, Jason Howarth , and mural artist, Jamond Bullock ....
Culture of Hoops
Temperature Rising: NBA Players Off to Hot Starts
The start of the new NBA season has been action-packed to say the least. We’re only one week in and we’re already seeing incredible action all around the league, key players getting injured, and certain...
Culture of Hoops
The Not So Golden Warriors
The Golden State Warriors were previously at the top of the NBA world. The team won three titles and made five consecutive NBA Finals appearances between 2015 and 2019. However, the team finished the 2019-2020...
Culture of Hoops
Rudy Gobert Secures the Bag
Utah Jazz center, Rudy Gobert , is one of the most dominant defenders in the NBA today. The All-Star big man has quite an impressive resume; Gobert is two-time Defensive Player of the Year, three...
Culture of Hoops
Zion Williamson: Ready for Liftoff?
Check out our other NBA season predictions below. Top Five NBA Title Contenders for the 2020-21 Season 2020-21 NBA Western Conference X-Factors 2020-21 NBA Eastern Conference X-Factors 2020-21 NBA Breakout Candidates 2020-21 NBA Rookie Breakout...
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2020-21 NBA Season Preview
With the beginning of the 2020-21 NBA season upon us, it brings with it new questions. Can LeBron James and Anthony Davis successfully defend their first NBA title together in Los Angeles? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo...
Culture of Hoops
76ers Offseason Moves: The Future Looks Bright in Morey-ville
Lots of eyes are on the Philadelphia 76ers after a disappointing 2019-2020 campaign. After getting swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Boston Celtics, it was apparent changes needed to be...
