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.

BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low 'University Red'
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BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low 'University Red'

By Sandy DoverSeptember 11, 2014

Courtesy of Nike Kobe Bryant demands provocative design innovation. Aesthetics aside, his appetite for the most revolutionary footwear technologies, materials and fit have fueled a special connection with Nike designer Eric Avar. The two have...

BMF Hoops: Nike's Motion Capture Lab
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BMF Hoops: Nike's Motion Capture Lab

By Sandy DoverSeptember 11, 2014

Courtesy of Nike To continue delivering proven scientific insights that help drive performance innovations across the Nike Brand, the Nike Explore Team Sport Research Lab recently added a state-of-the-art motion capture facility to its nearly...

The Fantasy Football Jam: Restructuring After Rice
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The Fantasy Football Jam: Restructuring After Rice

By Terra KohutSeptember 11, 2014

Every week, Terra Kohut AKA “T-Killa” brings to you The Fantasy Football Jam! It’s expert advice regarding what to do, what not to do, and how to get your fantasy football team set up proper,...

32 Takeaways from Week 1 in the NFL
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32 Takeaways from Week 1 in the NFL

By Ken GraceSeptember 11, 2014

With Week 1 of the NFL officially in the books and the season underway, here are 32 things we can take away and ponder as Week 2 approaches. Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . AFC...

Wade Davis: A Journey into the Eighth Inning
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Wade Davis: A Journey into the Eighth Inning

By Tyler BirssSeptember 11, 2014

Image courtesy of Joel Dinda/Flickr . Wade Davis has experienced an MLB career of adjustments and reinvention. He no longer throws sliders or change-ups, but most importantly, he no longer enters games as a starting...

Sonny's NFL Picks: Week 2
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Sonny's NFL Picks: Week 2

By Sonny GiulianoSeptember 11, 2014

Image courtesy of Matt McGee/Flickr . Forget the foreplay ... let’s get right down to business. Week 2 NFL picks, coming at ya! BALTIMORE RAVENS over Pittsburgh Steelers An interesting statistic: The Pittsburgh Steelers are...

BMF Style: SUPRA White Pack '14
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BMF Style: SUPRA White Pack '14

By Sandy DoverSeptember 10, 2014

Courtesy of SUPRA Several of SUPRA’s classic high tops are now arriving in new, tonal white uppers of durably constructed materials. Chad Muska’s iconic Skytop is composed of white tumbled leather with white hardware while...

adidas Teases John Wall's 'J Wall 1' for Halloween
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adidas Teases John Wall's 'J Wall 1' for Halloween

By Sandy DoverSeptember 10, 2014

The adidas J Wall 1 is coming, the first official adidas Basketball shoe of John Wall, All-Star point guard of the Washington Wizards. Halloween 2014. Stay woke. Courtesy of adidas

BMF Style: Reebok Classic Ventilator 'Night Vision' Pack
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BMF Style: Reebok Classic Ventilator 'Night Vision' Pack

By Sandy DoverSeptember 10, 2014

Courtesy of Reebok Classic Born during the golden era of Reebok design and technology innovation, the Ventilator was a game-changing runner when it was first introduced in 1990. The first Reebok lightweight runner with a...

Atlanta Hawks Organist Sir Foster: NBA Treasure
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Atlanta Hawks Organist Sir Foster: NBA Treasure

By Clint PetersonSeptember 10, 2014

Image courtesy of Sir Foster/Twitter . The news out of the 404 was devastating. On the heels of the Donald Sterling racial scandal came to light a revelation of a leaked email of Atlanta Hawks...