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.

An Impromptu NBA Power Poll: Part 2
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An Impromptu NBA Power Poll: Part 2

By Sonny GiulianoFebruary 12, 2015

Image courtesy of Flickr/Keith Allison Get yourself a drink and something to snack on, because you’re gonna be here for a while. I promise you it will be worth it though. After trudging through the...

Barclays Premier League Capsule: Gameweek 25
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Barclays Premier League Capsule: Gameweek 25

By Karzan SulaivanyFebruary 12, 2015

Image courtesy of Ben Sutherland/Flickr . Chelsea is racing toward the title after late drama at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester City gets its first victory after going winless in its last four matches. Elsewhere, there...

Too Close for Comfort: Dallas Mavericks Barely Muffle Utah Jazz
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Too Close for Comfort: Dallas Mavericks Barely Muffle Utah Jazz

By TJ MacíasFebruary 12, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . A collective gasp sounded inside the American Airlines Center on Monday evening when, in only the first quarter of their game against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks...

BMF Running: #UltraBOOST Gets Exclusive adidas.com Release
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BMF Running: #UltraBOOST Gets Exclusive adidas.com Release

By Sandy DoverFebruary 11, 2015

If you know about the adidas Ultra Boost, you likely saw it here first . Now, it's finally available widely to the public via adidas.com. See the #ultraBOOST details below, courtesy of our friends at...

Kanye, Pharrell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lead adidas 2015 NBA All-Star Events
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Kanye, Pharrell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lead adidas 2015 NBA All-Star Events

By Sandy DoverFebruary 11, 2015

Courtesy of adidas: adidas today announces its full event line-up leading up to the NBA All-Star game 2015 in New York City. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 11, adidas will give fans exclusive opportunities to meet adidas...

The Nike Air Max Premium Is Jordan-'Bred'
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The Nike Air Max Premium Is Jordan-'Bred'

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 11, 2015

There Nike goes again, adapting a classic Air Jordan colorway to one of the most classic retro running silhouettes the company has to offer. The Nike Air Max 1, which is one of legendary Nike...

How to Bench David Clarkson and Not Get Fired
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How to Bench David Clarkson and Not Get Fired

By John AndersonFebruary 11, 2015

Screenshot courtesy of Toronto Maple Leafs/Youtube The Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a team record 11-game losing streak this past Saturday with a convincing 5 – 1 victory over the hopeless Edmonton Oilers. These days, a...

Nike KD VII EXT Floral Goes 'Big' on Color
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Nike KD VII EXT Floral Goes 'Big' on Color

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 11, 2015

I used to be a big fan of the Nike KD VI EXT Floral, I'm not too sure about the KD7 application, and here's some reasons why. The base color happens to be a navy...

Live! From The Couch Podcast: Can Mike Conley Get Some Love?
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Live! From The Couch Podcast: Can Mike Conley Get Some Love?

By Brandon AllenFebruary 11, 2015

Image courtesy of Sean Davis/Flickr . BMF Contributor, Brandon Allen Harrison, and newcomer Jonathan 'JC' Collins bring you the most unabashedly biased basketball talk live from the couch in Los Angeles, California. The Rundown 2:00...

'Constellation Collection' Nike Air Foamposite One AS Gets Chromed-Out
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'Constellation Collection' Nike Air Foamposite One AS Gets Chromed-Out

By Piera MonteneroFebruary 11, 2015

The Nike Air Foamposite One AS in Black/Black/Silver is part of the Nike Sportswear 2015 Constellation Collection which is a tribute to the NBA All-Star Weekend and is inspired by New York's "embrace of the...