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
Dr. Seuss' Bold NBA Predictions
Image courtesy of Josh Hallett/Flickr . With nearly half a season left to play, I’m going to bring some bold predictions your way. There is so much time off during the All-Star break, perhaps I’ll...
Culture of Hoops
NHL: Gary Bettman's Vegas Vacation
Image courtesy of Adam Glanzman/Flickr . NHL league commissioner Gary Bettman toured an arena that is currently under construction in Las Vegas that has hopes of being home to an NHL franchise someday. Bettman commented...
Culture of Hoops
Nike KD7 Premium 'Aunt Pearl' Has 'Deeper Meaning'
When I take a look around at the people I'm surrounded with, there is almost no one I know who hasn't had cancer in his or her family or peers. The fact that something so...
Culture of Hoops
Peter Horachek: The What Meter?
Screenshot courtesy of Toronto Maple Leafs/Youtube . Following the Toronto Maple Leafs 13th loss in 12 games, Toronto head coach Peter Horachek said at a press conference “ The give-a-#*@% meter needs to be higher...
Culture of Hoops
Opinion: Air Jordan XX Laser Lacks Appeal
Hands down, I'm not a fan of the Air Jordan XX (and it doesn't change with the Laser edition). Yes, I know that it's a Tinker Hatfield design, and I know that it's some kind...
Culture of Hoops
St. Andrews Golf Club to Admit Female Members
Image courtesy of Michael Coghlan/Flickr . St. Andrews Golf Club, the Royal and Ancient, referred to by many as the birthplace of golf, has voted and will now accept female members . This marks a...
Culture of Hoops
Nike Skates 'Three Feet High' with Dunk High PRM SB 'De La Soul'
After ten years passed since the Nike Dunk Low 'De La Soul' released, Nike is bringing back a high-top version. The Nike Dunk High Premium SB 'De La Soul' comes with a white premium leather/vinyl...
Culture of Hoops
Ryan Tannehill: The $100 Million Dollar Man?
Image courtesy of June Rivera/Flickr . Ryan Tannehill is scheduled to be the next NFL player to join the $100 million club . Reports are surfacing that the Miami Dolphins are looking to sign Ryan...
Culture of Hoops
Can Andrew Wiggins be the next LeBron James?
Image courtesy of Basketball Elite/Flickr . The comparisons were made when Andrew Wiggins was in high school in Canada. His length, his skills, his speed; he was to be the next LeBron James . Coming...
Culture of Hoops
Former Knicks Star Anthony Mason Fighting For His Life
Image courtesy of Tamieka (@theotherblair)/Twitter . The basketball world is collectively holding its breath right now after news broke that Anthony Mason is clinging to life in a New York hospital after suffering complications from...
