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
Darnell Dockett Takes Less Money to Sign With the 49ers
Image courtesy of Michael Wifall/Flickr In the ultimate “screw you” move of the NFL off-season, Darnell Dockett has signed a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers for $7.5 million . Dockett has been the...
Culture of Hoops
Dope, Sick & Sexy: Jordan Brand Holiday 2015 Retro Lineup
Sneakerheads that are really into Jordan Brand always excited get about the holidays. The reason? The releases! This year won't be different. Jordan Brand will release three pairs of Air Jordan 8 Retros, a pair...
Culture of Hoops
Maurice Jones-Drew Announces Retirement
Image courtesy of Parker Anderson/Flickr . Maurice Jones-Drew (better known as MJD) is calling it quits after nine glorious seasons in the NFL. MJD made his claim to fame in Jacksonville, where the diminutive running...
Culture of Hoops
Does "Swallowing the Whistle" Hurt the NBA?
Image courtesy of Michael E. Lee/Flickr . As someone who has performed referee duties, I am not one to constantly second guess officials. I know that as a human being you're going to make mistakes,...
Culture of Hoops
Denver Broncos: Peyton Manning Takes Pay Cut
Image courtesy of Craig Hawkins/Flickr . In a move that is shocking no one (except Peyton Manning ’s accountant) the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning appear to have agreed on a salary reduction that would...
Culture of Hoops
Adrian Peterson Meets With Vikings' Coach and GM
Image courtesy of Joe Bielawa/Flickr. Adrian Peterson concluded a four-hour meeting with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman in his Texas home. "I appreciate Rick and Coach Zimmer coming down...
Culture of Hoops
March Madness: Bracketology Update
What a big Saturday we have on our hands today folks! As you will see below, there are ten games on the schedule between teams who both have a realistic shot of making the NCAA...
Culture of Hoops
Shorthanded Orlando Magic Hold Off Sacramento Kings, 119-115
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . The Orlando Magic entered tonight's matchup against the Sacramento Kings on a four-game losing streak. To add injury to insult, they were going to be severely undermanned with Evan...
Culture of Hoops
'Straight Fire': Sneakersnstuff x Reebok Ventilator Bees & Honey
Sneakersnstuff is putting out another one. There's no other store that puts out as many collabs as the Stockholm-based shop. Every single one of the SNS x Reebok collaborations has been straight fire and unique...
Culture of Hoops
Opinion: Nike KOBE X Vino 'Pops' With Color
Wine gets better as it ages, just like Kobe Bryant and his signature shoes. The Nike KOBE X Vino, inspired by the green grapes used to make wine, is complex in its simplicity -- paradoxical,...
