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.

Memphis Grizzlies Beat Sacramento Kings on Game-Winner With .03 Seconds Left
Culture of Hoops

Memphis Grizzlies Beat Sacramento Kings on Game-Winner With .03 Seconds Left

By Nirvan SorooshianNovember 14, 2014

Image courtesy of Sean Davis/Flickr . This was a historically bad loss. The Sacramento Kings led the Memphis Grizzlies by 22-points in the first quarter before allowing them to slowly make their way back and...

Damian Lillard Debuts His 'NBA Swingman' by adidas
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Damian Lillard Debuts His 'NBA Swingman' by adidas

By Sandy DoverNovember 13, 2014

Courtesy of adidas adidas and the NBA today debut a new TV commercial featuring NBA All-Star Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers. View the spot here: http://youtu.be/lV4d2WFUloc . The spot is the latest installment...

BMF Style: Nike Air Trainer SC II 'Faded Olive'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style: Nike Air Trainer SC II 'Faded Olive'

By Sandy DoverNovember 13, 2014

Courtesy of Nike AIR TRAINER SC II: BO’S BOW AND ARROWS Known for his unparalleled athletic ability and multi-sport skills, Bo Jackson now channels his competitive nature outside the lines. He’s traded in baseball bats...

Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 11
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Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 11

By Steve KubitzaNovember 13, 2014

Image courtesy of Marianne O'Leary/Flickr . Hope has returned. To my Baller Mind Frame fantasy football league playoff hopes. After a six-game losing streak of pure torture, I finally pulled out a victory. Not that...

Exclusive: SUPRA Laser-Etched Pack
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Exclusive: SUPRA Laser-Etched Pack

By Sandy DoverNovember 13, 2014

The SUPRA Skytop IV and SUPRA Pistol are not strangers to the Baller Mind Frame Style portal, but they're back in a whole new way -- as part of the SUPRA Laser-Etched Pack, the Skytop...

The Dilemma of a Chicago Bears Fan (Plus Week 11 NFL Picks)
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The Dilemma of a Chicago Bears Fan (Plus Week 11 NFL Picks)

By Sonny GiulianoNovember 13, 2014

Image courtesy of Sonny Giuliano's mom. At some point during the first half of the Green Bay Packers' thrashing of the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football last weekend, my girlfriend Maria asked my Dad...

Evan Fournier's Career Night Leads to Magic Victory Over Knicks
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Evan Fournier's Career Night Leads to Magic Victory Over Knicks

By Corey BingNovember 13, 2014

Image courtesy of Evan Fournier/Twitter. The Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier has been a revelation for the team so far this season. Not many people expected him to have this much impact in his first season...

BMF Debut: adidas D Rose 5 Boost 'Woven Blues'
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BMF Debut: adidas D Rose 5 Boost 'Woven Blues'

By Sandy DoverNovember 12, 2014

Courtesy of adidas adidas today unveiled the next two colorways of the D Rose 5 Boost signature basketball shoe. The D Rose 5 Boost is the first basketball shoe to offer full length Boost cushioning...

BMF Debut: adidas D Rose 5 Boost 'Chicago Ice'
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BMF Debut: adidas D Rose 5 Boost 'Chicago Ice'

By Sandy DoverNovember 12, 2014

Courtesy of adidas adidas today unveiled the next two colorways of the D Rose 5 Boost signature basketball shoe. The D Rose 5 Boost is the first basketball shoe to offer full length Boost cushioning...

HearSee A/V: Under Armour ClutchFit Drive 'Elite 24'
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HearSee A/V: Under Armour ClutchFit Drive 'Elite 24'

By Sandy DoverNovember 12, 2014

It's the best basketball shoe that Under Armour has made. It has to be, at least from what this editor has experienced. The Under Armour ClutchFit Drive is the pseudo-signature shoe of Stephen Curry and...