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 Debut: adidas Basketball "Bad Dreams Collection"
Courtesy of adidas adidas today unveiled a new footwear collection for adidas athletes to wear during the NBA’s Christmas Day games. Dubbed the “Bad Dreams Collection,” the shoes features holiday colors, a unique a mix...
Culture of Hoops
Barclays Premier League Capsule
Image courtesy of Dom Fellowes/Flickr . Premier League Capsule There were several significant results in Gameweek 13 of the Barclay’s Premier League. A goal-less draw that surprised many, a five-goal thriller, and more are in...
Culture of Hoops
Cleveland Cavaliers: Dion Waiters on the Trading Block
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues . With LeBron James , Kevin Love , and Kyrie Irving playing together, the Cleveland Cavaliers can...
Culture of Hoops
5 Ways to Shorten NBA Games Without Ruining Basketball
Image courtesy of Michael E. Lee/Flickr . Let me begin by applauding Adam Silver for his clear and present willingness to think outside the box and approach previously undiscussed issues surrounding the NBA as an...
Culture of Hoops
Andrew Luck vs. RG3: The Rivalry That Ended Before it Even Started
Image courtesy of NFLfan18/Flickr . It’s crazy what can happen in just three years. Robert Griffin III ( RG3 ) was winning the Heisman Trophy and lighting it up with the Washington Redskins, while Andrew...
Culture of Hoops
Shorthanded Sacramento Kings Fall to Memphis Grizzlies, 85-97
Image courtesy of Sean Davis/Flickr . There aren't many NBA players who have an impact on their team quite like DeMarcus Cousins has on the Sacramento Kings. With Cousins sidelined in Sunday night's game with...
Culture of Hoops
Magic Hold off Suns 93-90 to End Four-Game skid
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . It may be a small one, but the Orlando Magic reached a milestone in their contest against the Phoenix Suns. Letting a double-digit lead slip in the waning minutes...
Culture of Hoops
Yin and Yang: Division Disparity in the NFL
Image courtesy of 55th Street/Flickr . Around Week 7 of the NFL season I wrote an article on the NFC South. It centered around how none of the teams had winning records, and how each...
Culture of Hoops
NFL: A Game of Snakes & Ladders
Image courtesy of Matt McGee/Flickr . A game I remember from when I was a kid was “Snakes & Ladders” or “Shutes & Ladders”. The concept of the game is simple enough. Get from the...
Culture of Hoops
Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler is a Beast in the East
Image courtesy of Joseph Glorioso Photography/Flickr . So far in the NBA season, Jimmy Butler has been amazing for the Chicago Bulls. With all the talk about how Derrick Rose ’s fragile body, it might...
