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 Mock Draft 3.0: The Rookie Combine Aftermath
Image courtesy of Zennie Abraham/Flickr . The NFL Rookie Combine is over with and several people changed their values with impeccable workouts and stellar times. In the same breath some guys saw their draft stock...
Culture of Hoops
Let The March Madness Begin: NCAA Bracketology
It's March. You know what that means? The Shamrock Shake makes its annual return to McDonald's. Of all annual food returns, the Shamrock Shake ranks just ahead of Thanksgiving leftovers in late-November and candy corn...
Culture of Hoops
Third-Quarter Surge Propels Charlotte Hornets Over Orlando Magic, 98-83
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . After suffering another loss by the Atlanta Hawks' balanced attack, the Orlando Magic would suffer the same fate at the hands of Mo Williams and the Charlotte Hornets, thanks...
Culture of Hoops
Dallas Cowboys Confirm Plans to Use the Franchise Tag on Dez Bryant
Image courtesy of Arnie Kuenn/Flickr . The Dallas Cowboys have figured out how to handle their biggest free-agent. Dallas Cowboys' Executive Vice President, Stephen Jones, confirmed that the team plans on applying the franchise tag...
Culture of Hoops
Manny Pacquiao Records His Own Entrance Music For His Showdown With Floyd Mayweather
Image courtesy of Roger Alcantara/Flickr . Las Vegas Nevada will play host to the biggest boxing match that fans have seen in decades when Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao. Manny Pacquiao is confident that...
Culture of Hoops
Well, That Was Embarrassing: Dallas Mavericks Fall to Brooklyn Nets
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . There are more than enough times when it’s acceptable for a strong team to surrender up a loss to an equally as powerful team or one that is even...
Culture of Hoops
Charlotte Hornets Player Takes Homeless Man To Dinner
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Knowing that professional athletes make millions and millions of dollars for playing a sport that most would play for free, we forget that they are humans just like everybody...
Culture of Hoops
Former Knick Anthony Mason Dies at Age 48
Image courtesy of Tamieka (@theotherblair)/Twitter . Thirteen-year NBA vet and New York Knicks' legend Anthony Mason passed away late last night from congenital heart failure. Mason has been suffering from issues with his heart for...
Culture of Hoops
Rex Ryan Gets Buffalo Bills Logo on His Truck
Rex Ryan has always been one to throw all his chips in. Remember when he solidified himself with the New York Jets fans base with his tattoo ? He's no longer head coach of the...
Culture of Hoops
Earl Lloyd: The First Black Player to Ever Grace the NBA Hardwood Passes
Image courtesy of Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin/Wikimedia Earl Lloyd , the first black player to play in the NBA, died on Thursday at the age of 86. Tom Leyden of WXYZ in Detroit confirmed. His...
