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 Exclusive: New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Trail
Culture of Hoops

BMF Exclusive: New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Trail

By Sandy DoverSeptember 05, 2014

The Fresh Foam technology is one of the purest takes on cushioning that’s been seen in the last few years. As things go, especially in athletic footwear, cushioning is always tinkered with, often with two...

Kobe Bryant Keeps It Simple: Two Moves Equal Success
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Kobe Bryant Keeps It Simple: Two Moves Equal Success

By Dennis VelascoSeptember 05, 2014

Kobe Bryant is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to have ever laced them up on the hardwood. No question. In fact, he's arguably the best two-guard behind Michael Jordan all-time, although, when it comes...

NFL Kickoff Preview: Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers
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NFL Kickoff Preview: Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers

By Steve KubitzaSeptember 04, 2014

Image courtesy of Mike Morbeck/Flickr . After one of the most dominating performances in Super Bowl history, the Seattle Seahawks open up the season against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Just picture Roman...

LeBron James made of Nike swooshes
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LeBron James made of Nike swooshes

By Dennis VelascoSeptember 04, 2014

From Andy Gellenberg LeBron James has been with Nike for such a long time, he's starting to morph into a being composed entirely of Nike swooshes! Of course that's ridiculous, but what isn't, is Andy...

BMF Style: SUPRA Skytop II 'Snakeskin'
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BMF Style: SUPRA Skytop II 'Snakeskin'

By Sandy DoverSeptember 04, 2014

Courtesy of SUPRA It’s rare that a sequel is as good as the original, but in the case of the Skytop II, it’s a given. The streamlined second generation Skytops are composed of smooth, premium...

Who Can Unseat Kevin Durant as 2015 NBA MVP?
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Who Can Unseat Kevin Durant as 2015 NBA MVP?

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesSeptember 04, 2014

Image courtesy of aaronisnotcool/Flickr . Brought to you our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues . The 2015 NBA season is still some two months away, but favorites have already been installed to win the...

BMF Hoops: Nike LeBron 11 Max Low 'Mystic Green'
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BMF Hoops: Nike LeBron 11 Max Low 'Mystic Green'

By Sandy DoverSeptember 04, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike LeBron 11 Max Low 'Mystic Green' Low-cut and sleek, the LeBron 11 Low represents an evolution of James’ signature shoe, with a full-length Max Air bag for optimum...

Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 1
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Steve's Weekly NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 1

By Steve KubitzaSeptember 04, 2014

Image courtesy of Matt McGee/Flickr . So it begins. Today ends the long, cold time known for its lack of NFL regular season games. The Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks will once again start...

BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium 'Game Royal'
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BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium 'Game Royal'

By Sandy DoverSeptember 03, 2014

Courtesy of Nike Three new colors of the Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium—Gorge Green, Gym Red and Game Royal— feature a geometric fade pattern on the Engineered Mesh uppers. The speckled midsoles feature a Kobe...

BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium 'Gym Red'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Hoops: Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium 'Gym Red'

By Sandy DoverSeptember 03, 2014

Courtesy of Nike Three new colors of the Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium — Gorge Green, Gym Red and Game Royal — feature a geometric fade pattern on the Engineered Mesh uppers. The speckled midsoles...