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 Hoops: Air Jordan XX9 Weekend Launch
Courtesy of Nike Following a full summer championing performance basketball across North America and around the world, the brand hosted a celebration of flight in New York and Los Angeles as consumers lined up for...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Hoops: Preview of The Nike LeBron 12
Courtesy of Nike The Nike LEBRON 12 was designed with personal insight and inspiration from 10-time All-Star LeBron James. Engineered to match James’s explosive playing style, the LEBRON 12 combines technical benefits and deep storytelling...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Hoops: The Conclusion of Nike WBF 2014 Barcelona
Courtesy of Nike The Nike World Basketball Festival (WBF) 2014 concluded on Sunday with the World’s Baddest Pick Up Game final in Barcelona. The team captained by All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving defeated Anthony Davis’s...
Culture of Hoops
Blake Griffin Does #SlamDunkPoetry 'Beautifully Simple'
Hey Los Angeles Clippers fans -- don't hold your breath about anticipating a new, bright and sunshiny season. Blake Griffin's stepping out on the poetry circuit. I know. Devastating news, right? See the release below...
Culture of Hoops
adidas and Foot Locker Create 'The a Standard'
Courtesy of adidas Today adidas and Foot Locker introduce The a Standard, the first shop-in-shop retail concept within the world’s leading specialty athletic retailer. The a Standard offers premium product from adidas’ sport performance and...
Culture of Hoops
The Weight on Jon Lester's Left Arm
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The fate of the Oakland A's season might be determined by Jon Lester's left arm. Despite criticism regarding the trade that put him in an A's uniform and took...
Culture of Hoops
Should Danny Ferry Be Fired for his Comments Regarding Luol Deng?
Image courtesy of Atlanta Hawks/Facebook. Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues . The NBA has found itself in another racial scandal this year. And while the Donald Sterling saga is...
Culture of Hoops
Frank Gore's Successor, Carlos Hyde, Has Arrived
Photo courtesy of John Martinez Pavliga/Flickr Frank Gore will always be the beating heart of this San Francisco 49ers offense; however, at age 31, the nine-year NFL veteran will eventually have to hand down the...
Culture of Hoops
Hometown Boy, Brian Hoyer Vs. Boy Wonder, Johnny Manziel
Photo courtesy of Erik Drost/Flicker Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel had the college football career that dreams are made of: millions of adoring fans, Heisman Trophy winner, media and celebrities all abuzz. After drafting...
Culture of Hoops
So Much for Team USA vs. Spain
Image courtesy of Emmanuel Milou/Flickr . A Boris Diaw-led France squad defeated Spain, 65-52, in their FIBA World Cup quarterfinal game, leaving the entire basketball world with questions and observations. We’ve been led to believe,...
