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
Sonny's Top 50 NBA Players: #17 Al Horford
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Resume: 15.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists (career best), 1.3 blocks, 30.5 minutes, 54% FG (6th in league), 76% FT ... Team Record in Games Played: 56-20 (4-2 without)...
Culture of Hoops
NFL Power Rankings - Week 6
Image courtesy of the NFL . The leaders are starting to separate themselves from the pack, and some divisions are getting muddier than a pig in a quagmire. The honors for worst division in the...
Culture of Hoops
Opinion: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Powder Blue' is 'magnificent shoe'
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Powder Blue’ is a magnificent shoe. Jordan Brand over the years has had well-known quality issues, often leaving admirers of the footwear brand very disappointed and full of...
Culture of Hoops
Revenge of Ruben: Mets Avenge Tejada by Lumbering to 2-1 Lead
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Michael Cuddyer chose to take the high road when he said, “the greatest retaliation is winning,” unlike Chase Utley ’s low slide. So now we’re at a place where...
Culture of Hoops
Sonny's Top 50 NBA Players: #18 Jimmy Butler
Image courtesy of Shinya Suzuki/Flickr . Resume: 20.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 steals, 386 free throws made (4th in league), 463 free throw attempts (7th in league), 38.7 minutes (1st in league), 46%...
Culture of Hoops
NLDS: Cubs Take Momentum in Game 3
Image courtesy of Minda Haas/Flickr . The St.Louis Cardinals had the best record during the regular season at 100-62, but the Chicago Cubs showed why they are the team to beat by running home, six...
Culture of Hoops
Blue Jays Create Maelstrom to Stay Alive, ALDS Heads Back to Toronto
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . On a humid Monday afternoon, Texas Rangers reliever, Ross Ohlendorf , stood firmly on the pitcher’s mound during the top of the sixth inning, his face wearing a decorated...
Culture of Hoops
The Grid | New Balance Baseball '15 x Bold & Gold Pack
The Grid . The exclusive series solely to show the choice sportswear and lifestyle attire that meet the needs of athletes inside and outside of the lines of competition. All original laydown photography and composition....
Culture of Hoops
Sonny's Top 50 NBA Players: #19 Kevin Love
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Resume: 16.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 38 double-doubles (10th in league), 33.8 minutes, 43% FG, 37% 3PT, 80% FT ... Team Record in Games Played: 50-25 (3-4 without)...
Culture of Hoops
Blue Jays Refuse to Go Quietly in the Night, ALDS Now 2-1
Image courtesy of Arturo Pardavila III/Flickr. From an outsider’s perspective, there was nothing that 100 men or more could ever do: This game belonged to the Toronto Blue Jays regardless of the cost. With their...
