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
5 Reasons Why LeBron Can't Match Up to Magic Johnson
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Before I get into this story, let me preface this by saying that I am not a LeBron James fan. I’ve come to find out that when you speak...
Culture of Hoops
Lance Stephenson Lands in Los Angeles
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube . It appears as if the Lance Stephenson experiment is over for the Charlotte Hornets. After signing a three-year, $27 million dollar contract last summer, Lance, was expected to...
Culture of Hoops
Warriors Win Game 5 Behind Stephen Curry's Explosion
Screen Capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube . The Golden State Warriors took Game 5 of the NBA Finals by a 104-91 score. This stands as the textbook "final score not indicative of the overall game" type...
Culture of Hoops
Eighth Inning Error Magic Ensues, Rangers Top Out With 6-2 Win
Image courtesy of Ryan Hyde/Flickr . Tied 2-2 with two outs and runners on second and third base, Prince Fielder emerged from the batter’s circle at the bottom of the eighth to face Minnesota Twins...
Culture of Hoops
adidas Originals Pride Pack wins in style & charity
Adidas is releasing the Pride Pack, which I think is very dope. Officially the adidas Originals Pride Pack, the collection looks good and isn't too colorful, but brings some sass to your style life. The...
Culture of Hoops
Nike Photosynthesis Pack is 'cute for women', 'interesting' for men
The name for this Nike collection is rather creative -- "Photosynthesis Pack". Officially the Nike Photosynthesis Pack, it's a floral-patterned collection of footwear and apparel adored with flowers (which do photosynthesis, you know?). Anyways, I...
Culture of Hoops
Ball Up Interview - Demetrius Spencer, Ball Up CEO
BMF Sports' Mister King had the opportunity to speak a bit with Ball Up CEO, Demetrius Spencer about the Ball Up Million Dollar Summer Challenge - its partnership with ESPN, where the idea came from,...
Culture of Hoops
Ball Up NYC Interview - Mr. Afrika
BMF Sports' Mister King interviews Ball Up's Anthony Pimble, AKA Mr. Afrika, one of the more underrated dunkers that ever laced them up on a basketball court, at Ball Up's Million Dollar Summer Challenge in...
Culture of Hoops
Ball Up NYC Interview - Avery Jirmnson
BMF Sports' Mister King had the opportunity to speak with Avery Jirmnson, former Virginia Union point guard, at Ball Up's NYC Opening Weekend on June 6, 2015. Jirmnson AKA Golden Child talked about how he...
Culture of Hoops
Iguodala Changes Pace in Game 4 Win, Cavaliers See Red
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube . With the help of newly-minted starter Andre Iguodala , the Golden State Warriors found their stride in a Game 4 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The past few...
