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
Orlando Magic Fend Off Late Surge to Defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 103-98
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Orlando Magic have been playing some solid basketball under interim head coach, James Borrego. Since he took over, the Magic have held opponents under 100 points in five...
Culture of Hoops
Carmelo Anthony Played With Partial Tear in Knee
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Speculation of Carmelo Anthony shutting it down for the season due to the New York Knicks' dreadful record have been making headlines almost all season. It turns out, that...
Culture of Hoops
WWE Fastlane 2015: Make or Break Mania
WWE's newest February event, Fastlane , seems like an afterthought between the Royal Rumble and the spectacle of WrestleMania , but it can also become WWE's saving grace. The aftermath of the Royal Rumble match...
Culture of Hoops
The Rabbit Punch: Dallas Mavericks No Longer Wish to be the Weak Juggernaut
Image courtesy of TJ Macias/Baller Mind Frame . Isolation ensues for each player on the Dallas Mavericks as the ashes of the All-Star break settle in an exasperated huff. The final stretch of the season...
Culture of Hoops
Sacramento Kings Top Boston Celtics in George Karl's Coaching Debut
Image courtesy of Nirvan Sorooshian - Baller Mind Frame. George Karl's debut as head coach of the Sacramento Kings brought immediate improvements to what had been a team in decline, as he orchestrated a 109-101...
Culture of Hoops
Nike KOBE X 'Blackout': 'I work out until I black out'
First of all, how badass is the inspiration for this colorway of the Nike KOBE X 'Blackout'? Said Kobe Bryant , “When I’m really feeling it … I work out until I black out.” I...
Culture of Hoops
Opinion: Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Tech Grey' is Sobering
So, the Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Ore-', my bad, 'Tech Grey' is coming at us. One of the most anticipated pairs of shoes to drop, since the sneakerheads got to know about its release, and...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Pushes Rewind: Kevin Garnett Returns to the Minnesota Timberwolves
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-acquired veteran forward Kevin Garnett at the NBA trade deadline. The Wolves shipped Thaddeus Young to the Brooklyn Nets in an attempt to have Garnett...
Culture of Hoops
NHL Expansion: Puckless in Seattle?
Image courtesy of the Seattle Metropolitans . There are rumors circulating that the NHL is interested in putting a team into the Seattle area. "The folks at the hockey league, they're excited about Seattle," Seattle...
Culture of Hoops
Orlando Magic Knock Off New Orleans Pelicans, 95-84
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . After making it to the All-star week with a win against the New York Knicks, and having players represent the team in various activities throughout the week, the Orlando...
