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
Hennessy Presents Charlie Villanueva: NYC, Charity, and Connect 4
Image courtesy of Charlie Villanueva. Baller Mind Frame was invited to Charlie Villanueva 's All-Star Brunch on Valentine's Day at Sofrito NYC in Manhattan. The event was sponsored by Hennessy as part of their, "Never...
Culture of Hoops
Kobe Bryant Rips Today's Era of All-Stars
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . With his team essentially taking the season off, NBA superstar Kobe Bryant has had a lot of time to reflect on things that he doesn't like. Kobe previously, demolished...
Culture of Hoops
End of an Era: New York Knicks, Amar'e Stoudemire Agree to Buyout
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Late Sunday evening, news broke that the New York Knicks agreed to a buyout with forward Amar'e Stoudemire . Stoudemire, who was in the final season of a five-year,...
Culture of Hoops
NBA All-Star Game: Russell Westbrook Snags MVP and Win From LeBron James
LeBron James opened this year's 2015 NBA All-Star Game with an emphatic slam, but it was Russell Westbrook who stole the show with 41 points in 26 minutes and helped the Western conference pull out...
Culture of Hoops
Jack Nicklaus to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Image courtesy of Ed (supergolfdude)/Flickr . It’s been reported on March 24th of 2015 Jack Nicklaus will receive the Congressional Gold Medal . This is the highest civilian honor that Congress can award, and other...
Culture of Hoops
Former Players Suing NHL Over Head-Related injuries
Image courtesy of Marlon E/Flickr . A total of 29 former players have filed a concussion lawsuit against the NHL in Minnesota District Court . The suit claims that the NHL “failed to protect its...
Culture of Hoops
Derek Jeter Misses Induction to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Derek Jeter was unable to be inducted in the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame , as there were complications with his air travel. The state has already extended another...
Culture of Hoops
Riley Cooper is not the Face of Black History Month
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . When you think of Black History Month you do not think of Riley Cooper . The whiter than white bread on a paper plate wide receiver is the Philadelphia...
Culture of Hoops
Jordan Brand: 30 Years of Flight
Baller Mind Frame was fortunate to experience the Jordan Brand: 30 Years of Flight exhibit that took place during NBA All-Star Weekend. As a long-time Michael Jordan fan, it was mind-blowing to reminisce about basketball's...
Culture of Hoops
Raised NYC: Hoops in the Mecca
In the wake of the NBA All-Star Game being hosted here in New York City, a spotlight has been shining bright on basketball here in the city that never sleeps. Unfortunately, professional basketball in NYC...
