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
Liverpool Close to Christian Benteke Signing
Image Courtesy of Ben Sutherland/Flickr Premier League side Liverpool have triggered a £32.5 million release clause for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, as they aim to bring the forward to Anfield for the start...
Culture of Hoops
Josh Smith to the Clippers: Are They Now Too Deep?
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA. Josh Smith has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Wow. Clearly, the Clips are stacking up on both talent and depth to keep with Western Conference teams...
Culture of Hoops
adidas celebrates #X15, #Ace15 cleats with #BeTheDifference LA party
Few things can make a new thing feel good than the new thing having a party in its honor. In the case of adidas, bringing its new soccer cleat footwear, the X15 and Ace15, meant...
Culture of Hoops
'If it's not blue, it will be': adidas debuts Chelsea Soccer Club Home Blue Kit
There are few things that feel better than wearing a new shirt. It's crisp, it's light, and it's new! Even dark colors are bright in deep saturation when they're new, and the feeling is only...
Culture of Hoops
Rosters Announced for NBA Africa Game
Image courtesy of the NBA. JOHANNESBURG — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today the full rosters for the first NBA game in Africa, which will take place...
Culture of Hoops
Dallas Cowboys Show Dez Bryant "The Money"
Image courtesy of AJ Guel Photography/Flickr . To say that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took Dez Bryant 's threats about missing games seriously is an understatement. At least that's what we're led to believe...
Culture of Hoops
MLB Network to Honor "Greatest Living Players"
Screen Capture courtesy of MLB.com . Four of baseball's all-time greats -- Hank Aaron , Johnny Bench , Sandy Koufax and Willie Mays -- who were announced this week as the Franchise Four "Greatest Living...
Culture of Hoops
Mike Trout: The All-Star Amongst All-Stars
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Amongst Italian mob bosses there’s an expression, “Capo di Tutti Capi” which means “the boss of all the bosses” or “Godfather.” Mike Trout is baseball’s Godfather. After winning his...
Culture of Hoops
Former Bearcat hooper reveals 'Shining Star' Air Jordan XX Retro 'Black Cat'
This is basically common knowledge now for Michael Jordan aficionados -- MJ was often called the "Black Cat" amongst his teammates and closest friends in basketball. Of course, complexion and race set aside for a...
Culture of Hoops
Angel Di Maria Set for Paris Saint-Germain
Image Courtesy of Jan S0L0/Flickr After spending a single season in the Premier League, it seems as though Angel Di Maria’s time is up with reports suggesting that the Argentinian winger is on his way...
