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
Arizona State football team honors Pat Tillman in adidas Dark Ops Collection
Pat Tillman may be the most hallowed citizen-athlete that the United States has known since the Vietnam War. A former NFL star player, Tillman left the NFL during his prime to serve in the United...
Culture of Hoops
Sao Paulo F.C. soccer football kits get 'beautiful' Under Armour update
Let's not mince words or get too verbose -- Sao Paulo F.C. may have the most beautiful soccer football kits in the world, thanks to Under Armour. See the deets on the uniforms here, courtesy...
Culture of Hoops
2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Boston Celtics
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube . Last Season's Record : 40-42 (seventh seed Eastern Conference playoffs) Key Losses: Brandon Bass Key Additions: Amir Johnson , David Lee , Perry Jones , R.J. Hunter (R),...
Culture of Hoops
Sonny's Top 50 NBA Players: #3 Stephen Curry
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Resume: 23.8 points (6th in league), 4.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists (6th in league), 2.0 steals (4th in league), 286 three pointers made (1st in league, career best, NBA Record),...
Culture of Hoops
2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Toronto Raptors
Image courtesy of Keith Anderson/Flickr . Last Year’s Record: 49 - 33 Key Losses: Tyler Hansbrough , Chuck Hayes , Amir Johnson , Greivis Vasquez , Lou Williams Key Additions: Anthony Bennett , Bismack Biyombo...
Culture of Hoops
2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Chicago Bulls
Image courtesy of Rachael Niemiec/Flickr . Last Year’s Record: 50-32 Key Losses: Tom Thibodeau Key Additions: Fred Hoiberg , Bobby Portis 1.What significant moves were made during the offseason? The most significant move the Chicago...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy Basketball: Targets and Dummies
Screen capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube . I’m repping BMF Fantasy Sports in the CBS 30-Deep League. I’m also raising our sites banner in the Triple Crown Hoops Challenge, a 12-man head-to-head Experts League. I’m in...
Culture of Hoops
2015-16 NBA Season Preview: Indiana Pacers
Photo Courtesy ~ Joe Glorioso / @JoeGlo1 / @HoopDistrictDC/Flickr . Last Year's Record: 38-44 (missed NBA playoffs) Key Additions: Monta Ellis , Myles Turner , Chase Budinger , Joseph Young , Jordan Hill , Glenn...
Culture of Hoops
Game 6 Momentous for David Price
Image courtesy of Arturo Pardavila III/Flickr . In his eighth MLB season, David Price has still never won a playoff start. All seven, including the one last Saturday against the Kansas City Royals in the...
Culture of Hoops
NFL Breakdown: Patriots vs Jets
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Undefeated! The New England Patriots finally had their young defense tested by the Indianapolis Colts and they passed with flying colors. In fact, the defense did exactly as they...
