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
Mayweather/Pacquiao: Celebs Asked to Wear Ads in Exchange for Ring-Side Seats
Image courtesy of Dane Alegana/Flickr. I have good news and some bad news for those trying to go see Floyd Mayweather take on Manny Pacquiao May 2nd in Las Vegas. Good news, the match will...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Debut: Under Armour Presents Roots of Fight Ali Boxing Collection
Muhammed Ali is probably the most polarizing athlete that America has ever produced. A tantalizing talent who was the greatest boxer of his time, and according to him, the greatest of all time, and his...
Culture of Hoops
Paging Chandler Parsons: Dallas Mavericks Bend to Portland Trail Blazers
Image courtesy of TJ Macias/Baller Mind Frame . So many things can be held accountable for the Dallas Mavericks’ 94-75 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers: The fact that they were still on snooze from...
Culture of Hoops
Albert Haynesworth has Free-Agent Advice for Ndamukong Suh
Image courtesy of Mike Morbeck/Flickr . Ndamukong Suh is the biggest name on the NFL free-agent market. The massive defensive tackle will likely break the bank when he signs his new contract. The biggest question...
Culture of Hoops
Florida Panthers: Put in the Coach, He's Ready to Play
Image courtesy of Doug Kerr/Flickr . It seems as though the only way the Toronto Maple Leafs can win games is when they are potentially facing goaltenders that aren't even technically on the roster, and...
Culture of Hoops
The Bird's Nest: Atlanta Hawks Fans Opine on the Surprise Team of the Year
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . If you ever wanted to know how fans in Atlanta feel about their sports teams, your best bet is to listen to any one of the sports radio stations...
Culture of Hoops
Dez Bryant Was Already Amazing in High School
Image courtesy of Arnie Kuenn/Flickr . Recent Franchise Tag recipient Dez Bryant had some footage of his high school highlights surface. In a bizarre twist these videos do not hurt the credibility of the often...
Culture of Hoops
Chip Kelly's Risky Trade May Come Back to Haunt Him
Image courtesy of Matthew Straubmuller/Flickr . Trading All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for injured linebacker Kiko Alonso was move that shocked even those of us that dislike the Philadelphia...
Culture of Hoops
Twitter Beef Erupts Between Cyborg and Ronda Rousey's Mom
Image courtesy of Zennie Abraham/Flickr . Ronda Rousey, the recent repeat women’s MMA champion received a an interesting request via twitter recently. (The letter of the day is “R”.) @criscyborg @MMARoasted @RondaRousey I'll give you...
Culture of Hoops
Chicago Bears: Former Coaches Never had Faith in Jay Cutler
Image courtesy of Mike Morbeck/Flickr . A recent survey of former Chicago Bears staffers from different coaching regimes has revealed that very few believed that the Bears could actually win a Super Bowl with Jay...
