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
NBA Playoffs: Legacy Watch
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr . We're down to the NBA's Final Four -- a foursome that is equally as predictable as it is surprising, if that makes any bit of sense -- and that...
Culture of Hoops
Warriors Snag Game 1 of West Finals, 110-106
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube . Game 1 of the West finals was a competitive, back-and-forth battle. The Golden State Warriors emerged on the winning end over the Houston Rockets, protecting home court by...
Culture of Hoops
It's not 'True Red', it's BRED: Air Jordan 11 Retro Low
Listen, I don't care what fancy name Jordan Brand gave the color red now (which is "True Red", and I will ignore it throughout this post). The Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'BRED' is dropping...
Culture of Hoops
#BETHEDIFFERENCE in adidas Soccer's 'Football Revolution'
adidas Soccer always has surprises in store for soccer football lovers. And the legendary Leo Messi is beckoning for your attention, with the brand with the three stripes ending some legendary footwear lines, but creating...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Debut: adidas 5-Star 4.0 Primeknit
For adidas, its Primeknit technology for its footwear uppers has been a godsend to the company. Looking to improve fit in lifestyle and performance across a variety of sports and activities, it has arrived to...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Debut: adidas Ultra Boost 'Kanye West All-White'
Shoes in all-white are always somewhat difficult. Difficult to maintain, difficult to clean, and always sensitive enough to make you anxious about having an attack of further anxiety should the shoes change from anything but...
Culture of Hoops
The Greatest NBA Playoffs Shots of the 2000s: Part 2
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. In case you missed Part 1 of The Greatest NBA Playoffs Shots of the 2000s , check it out here for the criteria, honorable mention, and shots 10-6. Onto...
Culture of Hoops
What Team Will Most Regret NOT Drafting Leonard Williams
Image courtesy of James Santelli/Flickr . While there was little debate about who would be the first overall pick in the draft, equally little discussion covered who would become the best pro. Leonard Williams has...
Culture of Hoops
Clippers vs. Rockets Game 7: Houston Texas Toast
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Los Angeles Clippers had a commanding lead of the series against the Houston Rockets, but blew it in a 100-113 Game 7 loss. There's an old saying that...
Culture of Hoops
Hawks survive more Pierce heroics
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube . Rough week, Washington. First the Capitals choked on a 3-1 lead over the Rangers and were eliminated from Stanley Cup contention and now the Wizards have been eliminated...
