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
Reggie Jackson Wants to Bring Back "Bad Boys" Mentality to the Pistons
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Reggie Jackson wore a Bad Boys cap while posing for photos with Van Gundy. What's the significance of the Bad Boys? "It was an era," Jackson said. "It's a...
Culture of Hoops
Should the Cleveland Cavaliers Offer Tristan Thompson Max Money?
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . No. This past weekend I was working when I encountered the most intoxicated man in the room, and I don't work at a bar or restaurant. I had...
Culture of Hoops
Ty Lawson's Third DUI Sobers No One
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. Baller Mind Frame's No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check the knowledge we're dropping on you! Ty...
Culture of Hoops
Courtesy of Jon Jones: Cormier vs. Gustafsson to Headline UFC 192
Image courtesy of UFC. Daniel Cormier is set to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time against Alexander Gustafsson in the main event at UFC 192 on October 3rd. Guaranteed to be a...
Culture of Hoops
Lou Williams Breaks His Own A.E.B.L Record With A Monster 51 Point Game (Video)
Image courtesy of Kayla Madonna/A.E.B.L.. In Week 6 of A.E.B.L., Los Angeles Lakers' Lou Williams made his playing debut for the 2015 summer season by dropping an insane 51 points to break his own scoring...
Culture of Hoops
Commentary: Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Bordeaux' sole black or gray?
The following is a fictional representation of what I believe went into the planning of the Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Bordeaux'. Meanwhile, at Jordan Brand global headquarters... Random executive raises hand: "We should stop bringing...
Culture of Hoops
Real Madrid Sign Espanyol’s Kiko Casilla
Image Courtesy of Jan S0L0/Flickr Following the departure of club legend and long-serving goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Spanish giants Real Madrid have re-signed former keeper Kiko Casilla as his replacement for £4.2 million. The 28-year-old goalkeeper...
Culture of Hoops
Sacramento Kings Void Luc Mbah a Moute's Contract After Failed Physical
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Sacramento Kings voided the contract of forward Luc Mbah a Moute on Thursday after he failed a team physical. The announcement by the Kings came two days after...
Culture of Hoops
ABC to Debut Saturday Night NBA Coverage
Image courtesy of NBA/ABC. ABC will add to its NBA coverage next season with the debut of a Saturday night game in January. "Saturday Night NBA on ABC" will begin Jan. 23 and be the...
Culture of Hoops
Jerry Jones: No 'Dez Rules' in New Contract
Image courtesy of Arnie Kuenn/Flickr. Jerry Jones cleared the air regarding any behavior restrictions in the recently signed five-year, 70 million dollar contract between Dez Bryant and the Dallas Cowboys. The contract has no "Dez...
