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
NFL Free Agency Free-for-All
Image courtesy of Dallas Cowboys/Twitter . I've been glued to the NFL for a very long time. Not only have I actively involved myself in the draft and free agency since before I needed to...
Culture of Hoops
Manute Bol's Son, Bol Bol Has Height and Skill to be a Force in the NBA
For those of you hoping for another Manute Bol , you just might get one. Manute was a rare player in the NBA world. A 7’ 7” shot blocker who had staunch defensive presence with...
Culture of Hoops
Manny Pacquiao: Ronda Rousey is 'Strong Enough to Beat Floyd Mayweather'
Image courtesy of Dane Alegana/Flickr. It's official! The fight of the century between Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will go down in Las Vegas on May 2nd. The announcement was made weeks ago, but...
Culture of Hoops
Michael Jordan Game-Worn Shoes Go to Auction
Image courtesy of SCP Auctions. Sneaker heads everywhere are foaming at the mouth after news that the holy fail of kicks is going up for auction. A pair of Nike basketball shoes, believed to be...
Culture of Hoops
March Madness: Bracketology Update
We're just four days out from Selection Sunday, and this is where things start to get really interesting. Up until now, we've mainly been watching teams from one-bid leagues duke it out for a chance...
Culture of Hoops
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: First Press Conference Quiet, but Exciting
Screen capture courtesy of Showtime Sports . Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao had their first press conference in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre and it was oddly entertaining. Perhaps it’s because many never...
Culture of Hoops
Ndamukong Suh Cashes In
Image courtesy of Mike Morbeck/Flickr . One of the largest (physical and impactful) free agents, Ndamukong Suh , is heading from the dismal Detroit Lions to the much better Miami Dolphins. Suh has agreed to...
Culture of Hoops
LeBron James Keeps Breaking Records
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . LeBron James notched his 4,207 th career assist in a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform in a 127–94 crushing of the Dallas Mavericks. With that King James becomes the owner of...
Culture of Hoops
Marshawn Lynch Sets the Running Back Free-Agent Market
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Marshawn Lynch broke the mold for running backs in 2015, and then he broke the free-agent banks signing a two year $24 million dollar deal ($12 million a season)...
Culture of Hoops
Steven Jackson Releases PSA for the Every Down Back
Image courtesy of John Martinez Pavliga/Flickr . There is a trend in the NFL these days that sees the use of situational players more often than an every down one. The issue has become so...
