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.

adidas Running x Marc Ter Stegen Unveil Ultraboost Parley LTD
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adidas Running x Marc Ter Stegen Unveil Ultraboost Parley LTD

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffApril 16, 2018

Brought to you by our friends at adidas. As part of its long-standing collaboration with environmental initiative, Parley for the Oceans , adidas Running and FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen have revealed a limited...

Sonny Talks Sports Podcast - 2018 NBA Playoffs Preview
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Sonny Talks Sports Podcast - 2018 NBA Playoffs Preview

By Sonny GiulianoApril 14, 2018

Image courtesy of the NBA. The NBA Playoffs begin today, and that means my cousin Paul Clark had to call in so we could deep-dive all eight 1st Round Playoff series on the Sonny Talks...

2018 NBA Playoffs: 1st Round Primer
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2018 NBA Playoffs: 1st Round Primer

By Sonny GiulianoApril 14, 2018

Image courtesy of the NBA. Today marks the beginning of the single best two month stretch of the calendar year. Today, the NBA Playoffs begin. Before the games get started in a few hours, take...

Sonny Talks Sports Podcast: San Antonio Spurs Drama and NBA Awards
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Sonny Talks Sports Podcast: San Antonio Spurs Drama and NBA Awards

By Sonny GiulianoApril 12, 2018

Image Courtesy of San Antonio Spurs/Facebook With the NBA season coming to a close, my cousin/San Antonio Spurs fan Gianni Zambito called in to the Podcast to discuss a number of topics, including: What's the...

2017-18 NBA End of Year Award Ballot
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2017-18 NBA End of Year Award Ballot

By Sonny GiulianoApril 12, 2018

Most Valuable Player 1. James Harden 2. LeBron James 3. Anthony Davis 4. Damian Lillard 5. Giannis Antetokounmpo James Harden as the 2017-18 MVP pick shouldn't come as much of a surprise here. The Beard...

Donovan Mitchell Helps Ben Simmons With His Vocab Homework
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Donovan Mitchell Helps Ben Simmons With His Vocab Homework

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffApril 11, 2018

The Rookie of the Year voting is so close that the leading candidates, Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons have taken to trolling each other through the media. And we are grateful for it. While Ben...

adidas Boosts the Game with the Revolutionary FREAK Ultra Football Cleats
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adidas Boosts the Game with the Revolutionary FREAK Ultra Football Cleats

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffApril 11, 2018

Brought to you by our friends at adidas. adidas Football recently unveiled the evolution of the mid-cut football cleat with the introduction of the FREAK Ultra. With a unique silhouette designed to provide mid-cut support...

adidas Announces Release of Ultraboost Clima at Pop Up for Coachella Travelers
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adidas Announces Release of Ultraboost Clima at Pop Up for Coachella Travelers

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffApril 09, 2018

adidas announces the early drop of Ultraboost Clima , the first Ultraboost silhouette to feature moisture-wicking Clima yarns in key sweat zones within an open structure Primeknit upper. A breathable cage made of the same...

Crazy Idea to Fix the NBA Draft
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Crazy Idea to Fix the NBA Draft

By Chris CorsoApril 05, 2018

Image courtesy of the NBA. What sets the NBA apart from the other major sports in terms of competition? Tanking. Sure, it still happens in those other leagues, but not to the extent that it...

Step Back to Lift Off: adidas & James Harden Drop New Harden Vol. 2 Colorways
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Step Back to Lift Off: adidas & James Harden Drop New Harden Vol. 2 Colorways

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffApril 05, 2018

Brought to you by our friends at adidas. STEP BACK Past meets present. adidas and James Harden step back to the late 90s with a remix to one of Houston’s most iconic uniforms. Harden Vol....