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
BMF Style: adidas Originals Tubular Moc Runner Tonal Pack
In a revision of the Tubular Runner model, adidas Originals has created a new edition of the mid-cut silhouette – the Tubular MocRunner. Brand new for spring, the shoe debuts in a trio of muted...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Hoops: adidas NBA BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge 'City Lights' Unis
adidas and the NBA unveiled uniforms for the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge. The "City Lights" inspired uniforms feature a graphic print of New York City's iconic night skyline in black (World) and white (United...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Debut: adidas D Rose 5 Boost "Brenda"
The Brenda colorway of the adidas D Rose series is five years deep, having seen its manifestations in predominately red sneakers, as a sign of love for Derrick Rose's mother, Brenda Rose, and inspired by...
Culture of Hoops
Barclays Premier League Capsule: Gameweek 23
Image courtesy of Ronnie Macdonald/Flickr . Things are sweltering at the top of the table as we get set for a tight finish to the Premier League season. The relegation battle is wide-open as well,...
Culture of Hoops
NBA All-Star Selection Oddities of the Last 25 Years
Image courtesy of Rondo Estrello/Flickr . When it comes down to it, the NBA All-Star Game is all about the fans. It has no tangible bearing on anything during the season or postseason (like baseball)....
Culture of Hoops
Sacramento Kings Snap Losing Streak With Win Over Indiana Pacers
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . When DeMarcus Cousins plays poorly offensively, the Sacramento Kings have very little room to work with. The team is notoriously bad when their best player is off, which makes...
Culture of Hoops
Jacque Vaughn on Hot Seat: Orlando Magic Drop Their Eighth Straight Game
The Orlando Magic hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday evening. Amidst the circus, with Jacque Vaughn in the center of it all, the Magic would crumble once again at home, losing 108-93. As the saying...
Culture of Hoops
Lost NFL Conversations: Arizona Cardinals
Image courtesy of Michael Wifall/Flickr . Every year my buddy Ben and I talk football when the Super Bowl is long since over. We talk about the schedule ahead, the free agent market, the draft,...
Culture of Hoops
Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Super Bowl Edition
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Based on the media coverage surrounding the Super Bowl the past two weeks, it would easy for one to get the impression that Marshawn Lynch has been fined hundreds...
Culture of Hoops
Best Players to Never Win a Super Bowl
Image courtesy of Thomson20192/Flickr After the game on Sunday there will be a room full of people who are covering themselves in champagne, and a room full of people hanging their heads in dismay. For...
