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
Hawks Kick off the New Season with a Loss To Pistons
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . The NBA is finally here! The season tipped off with the Atlanta Hawks facing the Detroit Pistons, in a battle of two teams facing crossroads in their respective...
Culture of Hoops
2015-2016 NBA Season Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
Image courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks/Facebook. Last year’s record : 41-41 (lost first round) Key Additions - Greg Monroe , Chris Copeland , Rashad Vaughn , Jabari Parker (sort of) Key losses - Nate Wolters...
Culture of Hoops
Longshot Bets to Win the NBA Championship
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The 2015-16 NBA season tips off tonight and now is the best time to get optimum value with the NBA Championship futures odds. The notables, like the Cleveland Cavaliers,...
Culture of Hoops
2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Orlando Magic
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . As a franchise, the Orlando Magic is/are like the middle son who always lets you down. Sure he made the honor roll once in his junior year of high...
Culture of Hoops
Sonny's Top 50 NBA Players: #1 LeBron James
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Resume: 25.3 points (3rd in league), 6.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists (7th in league), 1.6 steals, 375 free throws made (5th in league), 528 free throw attempts (4th in league),...
Culture of Hoops
2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Golden State Warriors
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube . Last Year's Record: 67-15 Key Losses: David Lee , Justin Holiday Key Additions: Jason Thompson 1. What significant moves were made during the offseason? After the greatest season...
Culture of Hoops
2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Last Year’s Record: 21-61 Key Losses: Ed Davis , Jeremy Lin , Jordan Hill , Xavier Henry , Carlos Boozer , Wesley Johnson , Wayne Ellington , Ronnie Price...
Culture of Hoops
Sonny's Top 50 NBA Players: #2 Anthony Davis
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Resume: 24.4 points (4th in league), 10.2 rebounds (8th in league), 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals, 2.9 blocks (1st in league), 371 free throws made (7th in league), 461 free...
Culture of Hoops
Steaming Hot NFL Picks Week 7
Image courtesy of the NFL. Betters like trends. Trends have a silly way of repeating themselves, that's why they are trends, otherwise they would be a one time thing, right? Trends allow you to predict...
Culture of Hoops
New adidas Miami Hurricanes basketball uniforms 'a delight'
Sometimes, tradition is everything, and having a classic look can make a bolder statement than maintaining the appearance of the status quo...which is why the Miami Hurricanes men's and women's basketball teams look so good...
