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.
NBA
Donovan Mitchell Slams the Competition to Win Dunk Contest
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Participants: Victor Oladipo (Pacers), Larry Nance Jr. (Cavaliers), Dennis Smith Jr. (Mavericks), Donovan Mitchell (Jazz). The Utah Jazz's, Donovan Mitchell, defeated Larry Nance Jr. to take home the Verizon...
NBA
Devin Booker Wins Three-Point Contest With Record Breaking Round
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Participants: Eric Gordon (Rockets), Klay Thompson (Warriors), Bradley Beal (Wizards), Paul George (Thunder), Kyle Lowry (Raptors), Devin Booker (Suns), Wayne Ellington (Heat), Tobias Harris (Clippers) The Phoenix Suns' sharpshooter,...
NBA
Spencer Dinwiddie Defeats Lauri Markkanen in Skills Challenge Finale
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Participants: Spencer Dinwiddie (Nets), Joel Embiid (76ers), Al Horford (Celtics), Lauri Markkanen (Bulls), Buddy Hield (Kings), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), * Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks), Andre Drummond (Pistons), Lou Williams (Clippers)....
Culture of Hoops
Every Michael Jordan Dunk Contest Dunk Ever
Image courtesy of cliff1066™/Flickr . The NBA's YouTube page just released this compilation video to celebrate Michael Jordan's 55th birthday, and All Star Saturday Night. Happy Birthday, Mike. Thanks for the dunks.
NBA
The World Dominates NBA Rising Stars Challenge 155-124
The 2018 NBA Rising Stars Challenge was an amalgam of athleticism, insane dunks, and very little defense being played. And you know what, it was ton of fun as it usually is. Instead of me...
NBA
Quavo Takes Home the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game MVP
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Quavo, one-third of the triumvirate that makes up the supergroup, Migos, took home the 2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP, after showing out with 19 points in Team Clippers'...
Culture of Hoops
2018 NCAA Bracketology: 2/17/18 Update
With only three weeks to go until Selection Sunday, make sure you're frequently checking back right here on Hardwood and Hollywood for my updated Bracketology projections. And be sure to compare my rankings with some...
LifeStyle
Marvel and New Balance Introduce the Black Panther Collection
Brought to you by our friends a New Balance and Marvel. Be the Hero: A hero of Wakanda comes to life in the new 990v4 Mid from New Balance, inspired by Marvel’s iconic character: Black...
NBA
NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule and Participants
Image courtesy of the NBA. Friday, Feb. 16 All times Eastern (ET) 12:30 p.m. | Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Practice | NBA TV 7 p.m. | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles |...
LifeStyle
adidas Unveils New UltraBOOST Colorways + Updated UltraBOOST X
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. adidas Running releases new colorways of pinnacle performance innovations, UltraBOOST and the updated UltraBOOST X, designed to push the boundaries of running technology and provide the ultimate...
