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
The March Madness Manifesto: Version 2.0
Image Courtesy of bp6316/Flickr Last year I decided that it was my duty to, in the spirit of Bill Simmons' NFL Playoffs Manifesto, pen a March Madness Manifesto ; a guide to how to correctly...
Culture of Hoops
Former Bulls' Player Jack Haley Dies At 51
Screen capture courtesy of WGNTV . Former Chicago Bulls' reserve died last night at the young age of 51. Haley played nine seasons in the NBA including a reserve role on the Chicago Bulls' 1996...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Debut: adidas mi Boston Supernova Glide Boost 7
adidas' Boost technology has really lit up the footwear industry, and enthusiasts of sports, especially. As The Boston Marathon comes upon us, adidas has created a new customizable version of its latest Boost runner --...
Culture of Hoops
adidas debuts Pibe de Barr10 cleat for Lionel Messi
adidas unveiled the Pibe de Barr10, inspired by the Barrio of Las Heras, Rosario, where Messi learned to play the game. Designed in collaboration with Rosario-born graphic artist Ignacio Valenti, the Pibe de Barr10 pays...
Culture of Hoops
WATCH: Dallas Mavericks Breakdown Their Win over the Oklahoma City Thunder
Image courtesy of TJ Macias/Baller Mind Frame . Despite a couple hindering technical fouls (and one questionable flagrant on a very disgruntled Tyson Chandler ), the Dallas Mavericks prevail against Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma...
Culture of Hoops
Flashback: Chris Farley Reenacted the Christian Laettner Shot for ESPN Ad
With the NCAA Tournament right around the corner and the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary starring Christian Laettner fresh on everyone's mind, let's take a trip back in the time to the '90, when Duke...
Culture of Hoops
Toronto Blue Jays: The Curse is Real!
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . I joked that the Toronto Blue Jays were cursed this season, and it appears as though that joke was nothing to sneeze at, unless you want to get injured....
Culture of Hoops
Dion Phaneuf Could Still Be Motor City Bound
At the trade deadline there were a number of rumors swirling about the possible trade of Dion Phaneuf. One of the more intriguing teams interested in securing his talents were the Detroit Red wings, who...
Culture of Hoops
Evander Holyfield to Fight Mitt Romney for Charity Event
Image courtesy of Cliff/Flickr . Mitt Romney lost his bid for president in 2012, but he hopes to change his luck in the ring. Nick Schwartz of USA Today reported late Monday that the former...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Lakers Asked Steve Nash Not to Retire
Image courtesy of Scott Mecum/Flickr . The Los Angeles Lakers were poised to free up mountains of cap space in the hope to land some big time free agents and make another playoff push. This...
