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
Marshawn Lynch: I'm Just Here for the Money?
Image courtesy of Matt McGee/Flickr Marshawn Lynch is officially a true entrepreneur in the mold of Donald Trump. No, Lynch isn’t trying to build multi-million dollar high-rises or turn his hair into a walking joke,...
Culture of Hoops
Hakim Emmanuel Bowls 36 Strikes in a Row
I have never been one to look at Bowling as a sport. Don’t get me wrong, the game requires skill, I have just always been one to baffle at the rare combinations of skill and...
Culture of Hoops
Cricket: Chris Gayle Becomes Fifth Player in History to Record a “Double Century” in a Single Day Match
Image courtesy of Percita/Flickr . If you’re not a fan of cricket, then you’re in the majority of people in North America, but the rest of the world takes note of this sport that was...
Culture of Hoops
Adrian Peterson: Money, Respect, or Both?
Image courtesy of Joe Bielawa/Flickr . It’s not just players that can go off the deep end at times. There have been mixed reports for months surrounding whether or not Adrian Peterson will return to...
Culture of Hoops
Jordan Brand Extends Outside of Hoops with Flight Runner 2
Jordan Brand is extending its line of non-basketball shoes and releases another runner -- the Jordan Flight Runner 2. Nothing too wild, it's a runner for everyone who relies on Jordan during non-basketball sports activity....
Culture of Hoops
Opinion: Reebok Classic x Antonia Ventilator Is 'Special'
First of all, can we please take a moment to appreciate the fact that Reebok is releasing another women's sneaker that was born thanks to a collab? Thank you Reebok. Another collaboration is dropping and...
Culture of Hoops
HearSee A/V: adidas Ultra Boost
The adidas Ultra Boost, next to the adidas Yeezy 750 Boost, has been the most talked-about sneaker (which I've affectionately called the Pre-Yeezy #preYEEZYBOOST) from The Brand With The Three Stripes this year. We at...
Culture of Hoops
Derrick Rose Will Never be Great Again
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Baller Mind Frame's No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check it out and absorb the knowledge...
Culture of Hoops
Toronto Raptors: No Need to Panic…YET!
Image courtesy of Matthew Addie/Flickr . The Toronto Raptors were doing pretty well going into the All-Star break. A win over a tough Washington Wizards team had many people in the city of Toronto optimistic...
Culture of Hoops
Dallas Mavericks: RondoGate, Round 2 (or 3, or 4, or… Ah, Screw It)
Image courtesy of TJ Macias/Baller Mind Frame. As if to foreshadow an event that would occur at a later time, Dallas was plagued with a nasty ice storm that secluded Texans in their own little...
