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.

Inconsistencies Rise for Sacramento Kings in 118-108 Loss to Denver Nuggets
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Inconsistencies Rise for Sacramento Kings in 118-108 Loss to Denver Nuggets

By Nirvan SorooshianJanuary 10, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Sacramento Kings came off of a convincing, 104-83 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder that seemed to quiet any doubts of the team’s ability to perform. A win...

Sonny’s NFL Picks: Divisional Round Edition
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Sonny’s NFL Picks: Divisional Round Edition

By Sonny GiulianoJanuary 10, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Sonny's NFL Picks is back with a look at each NFL Divisional Round game going down this weekend. Right off the bat, let me make something very clear: In...

adidas Supplants Nike In Partnership with University of Miami
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adidas Supplants Nike In Partnership with University of Miami

By Sandy DoverJanuary 09, 2015

adidas and the University of Miami today announced a landmark 12-year partnership making adidas the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Hurricanes through June 2027. "The University of Miami was the first...

The Dets: Nike KYRIE 1 'Deceptive Red'
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The Dets: Nike KYRIE 1 'Deceptive Red'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 09, 2015

The Dets at Baller Mind Frame: All visual details here, folks. Plenty to see here -- not much to read. Still, enjoy. INNOVATION MEETS INSPIRATION When designer Leo Chang and team began the design process...

BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'What The'
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BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'What The'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 09, 2015

The Kobe 9 Elite’s provocative design immediately shook up the sneaker world and to commemorate this game-changing shoe, Nike Basketball’s design team has created the Kobe 9 Elite ‘What The’ featuring a mashup of color...

BMF Skate: SUPRA Estaban 'Cookies & Cream'
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BMF Skate: SUPRA Estaban 'Cookies & Cream'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 09, 2015

The Dets at Baller Mind Frame: All visual details here, folks. Plenty to see here -- not much to read. Still, enjoy. Now arriving in a combination of white leather and tumbled leather is Stevie...

BMF Hoops: Nike KD7 EXT 'Longhorn State'
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BMF Hoops: Nike KD7 EXT 'Longhorn State'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 09, 2015

KD 7 EXT: THE LONGHORN STATE Austin, Texas will always be a special place to Kevin Durant. It’s where his Maryland upbringings welcomed unfamiliar southern flare. It’s where the freshman baller registered an award-winning season....

The Dets: Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Legend Blue'
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The Dets: Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Legend Blue'

By Sandy DoverJanuary 09, 2015

The Dets at Baller Mind Frame: All visual details here, folks. Plenty to see here -- not much to read. Still, enjoy. Originally released back in 1999, this Air Jordan 4 Retro colorway returns, remastered....

Kobe Bryant's Place in Lakers' History
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Kobe Bryant's Place in Lakers' History

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesJanuary 09, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues . When it comes to the total points made in the NBA history, Kobe Bryant , officially ranks...

Thank God It's Flashback Friday: New Jersey Nets at Boston Celtics
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Thank God It's Flashback Friday: New Jersey Nets at Boston Celtics

By Sonny GiulianoJanuary 09, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . I certainly hope everyone had a delightful holiday season. It’s been quite a while since we’ve flashed back to a classic game in NBA history, and I’m more than...