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.

BMF Hoops: Air Jordan XX9 'Ultimate Gift of Flight'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Hoops: Air Jordan XX9 'Ultimate Gift of Flight'

By Sandy DoverDecember 17, 2014

The Jordan Ultimate Gift of Flight pack features the newest Air Jordan and one of the best Air Jordans ever, celebrating performance, innovation and Legend Blue. Released back in 1996, the Air Jordan XI was...

BMF Hoops: Nike Air Flight Huarache Premium 'Fab Five'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Hoops: Nike Air Flight Huarache Premium 'Fab Five'

By Sandy DoverDecember 17, 2014

NIKE AIR FLIGHT HUARACHE: WALK THE TALK It’s not all about skill on the hardwood. It takes guts, drive and mental toughness to take down your opponents. Back in 1992, the legendary Nike Air Flight...

BMF Hoops: Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Ultimate Gift of Flight'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Hoops: Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Ultimate Gift of Flight'

By Sandy DoverDecember 17, 2014

The Jordan Ultimate Gift of Flight pack features the newest Air Jordan and one of the best Air Jordans ever, celebrating performance, innovation and Legend Blue. Released back in 1996, the Air Jordan XI was...

Top 10 NBA Stories of 2014
Culture of Hoops

Top 10 NBA Stories of 2014

By Sonny GiulianoDecember 17, 2014

Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr. I’ve taken on the tough task of figuring out the ten biggest NBA stories in the year 2014. As with every other year, there was no shortage of events to...

BMF Skate: Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski Premium 'Lockwood'
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BMF Skate: Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski Premium 'Lockwood'

By Sandy DoverDecember 17, 2014

TUXEDO STYLE For the latest support your local collaboration Nike SB linked up with a pinnacle Belgian mainstay. Lockwood Skateshop has helped the Antwerp skate scene stay as vibrant as ever since doors opened back...

The Dets: Nike KD7 Wild West NIKEiD
Culture of Hoops

The Dets: Nike KD7 Wild West NIKEiD

By Sandy DoverDecember 17, 2014

The Dets at Baller Mind Frame: All visual details here, folks. Plenty to see here -- not much to read. Still, enjoy. Different, right? The graphic on the Nike KD7 Wild West NIKEiD is a...

Dallas Mavericks Bounce Back with Easy Win Over New York
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Dallas Mavericks Bounce Back with Easy Win Over New York

By TJ MacíasDecember 17, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . At the start of the game between the white-hot Dallas Mavericks and the drowning New York Knicks, a common speculator wouldn’t be able to tell that Dallas small forward...

BMF Style: adidas Originals King Push x EQT Running Guidance 93
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BMF Style: adidas Originals King Push x EQT Running Guidance 93

By Sandy DoverDecember 16, 2014

In anticipation of King Push x EQT Running Guidance 93 dropping December 23, 2014, Pusha T celebrated the collaboration with an intimate performance at the 138 Wooster St in SOHO, New York. Inspired by Pusha...

BMF Debut: Jordan Melo M11 Concrete Island
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BMF Debut: Jordan Melo M11 Concrete Island

By Sandy DoverDecember 16, 2014

TAKING FLIGHT The Jordan Melo M11 is Jordan Brand’s latest performance model, incorporating the brand’s pinnacle technology created for the basketball court: FlightPlate. Designed to harness and return energy from every step for explosive liftoff,...

adidas Supplants Nike as Arizona State's Official Athletic Outfitter
Culture of Hoops

adidas Supplants Nike as Arizona State's Official Athletic Outfitter

By Sandy DoverDecember 16, 2014

Courtesy of adidas adidas and Arizona State University today announced an eight-year partnership in which the Portland, Ore., based company will be the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Sun Devils through...