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.

Opinion: Nike Air Max 95 OG reintroduced in right way
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Opinion: Nike Air Max 95 OG reintroduced in right way

By Piera MonteneroAugust 10, 2015

I'm not sure what served as the main inspiration for the Nike Air Max 95 OG's design. The silhouette and the materials are supposed to resemble the human body. While the sole is the spine...

Reggie Miller Picks Larry Bird Over LeBron James
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Reggie Miller Picks Larry Bird Over LeBron James

By Aaron LantonAugust 10, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Here come the grumpy old men again. Reggie Miller was asked on The Dan Patrick Show who he would take in a hypothetical draft at age 30, Larry Bird...

Barclays Premier League Jersey Ratings
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Barclays Premier League Jersey Ratings

By Karzan SulaivanyAugust 07, 2015

Image Courtesy of Free-ers/Flickr It’s always exciting when clubs unveil their new jerseys for the start of a campaign. Some are designed to perfection, while others cause you to scratch your temple in confusion. With...

HearSee A/V: adidas #DRose6 Boost Preview Debut
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HearSee A/V: adidas #DRose6 Boost Preview Debut

By Sandy DoverAugust 07, 2015

The adidas D Rose 6 Boost is here. Well, almost. According to adidas, the #DRose6 drops this fall, just in time for NBA training camps to commence, as players from youth to pro leagues begin...

Accepting LeBron's 'Super Team' in Cleveland
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Accepting LeBron's 'Super Team' in Cleveland

By Steve KubitzaAugust 07, 2015

Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr . LeBron James ' decision to leave Cleveland for Miami was one of the most devastating moments of my young life. And yes, I am well aware that I live...

Microsoft's NFL App, Surface Pro 3 Improve Football for Everyone
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Microsoft's NFL App, Surface Pro 3 Improve Football for Everyone

By Aaron LantonAugust 07, 2015

Technology has been under utilized in sports considering all of the devices and software at man's disposal. Microsoft and the NFL are at the forefront of the movement to get us on the right track...

adidas Solar Boost debut blurs line between lifestyle, performance
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adidas Solar Boost debut blurs line between lifestyle, performance

By Piera MonteneroAugust 06, 2015

After adidas introduced the Boost cushioning technology in 2013, it has gained more and more popularity over the last year. With the release of the adidas Solar Boost , the brand with the three stripes...

adidas D Lillard 1 Forestry Edition sources Oregon lumberjack look
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adidas D Lillard 1 Forestry Edition sources Oregon lumberjack look

By Sandy DoverAugust 06, 2015

Damian Lillard , the All-Star point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, has firmly established himself as one of the elite players in the world with his dynamic quickness and ball skills, and shotgun arm...

Dave Dombrowski: "No Talks of New Contract with Tigers"
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Dave Dombrowski: "No Talks of New Contract with Tigers"

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffAugust 06, 2015

Image courtesy of Cathleen Carrigan/Flickr . Dave Dombrowski says there had been no talks with Tigers ownership about a new contract, so as the end of the season drew closer, he began to have doubts...

Donald Sterling Files for Divorce
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Donald Sterling Files for Divorce

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffAugust 06, 2015

Image courtesy of Zennie Abraham/Flickr . Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling filed for divorce from his wife of nearly 60 years Wednesday as he continues to battle her over ownership of the team....