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.

Is Daniel Levy the New Roman Abramovich?
Culture of Hoops

Is Daniel Levy the New Roman Abramovich?

By Karzan SulaivanyAugust 25, 2014

Image courtesy of DSP/Flickr . Some football managers leave behind legacies that are admired for years after they depart their clubs—boots that are hard to fill. Others leave by mutual consent, respectfully. But it seems...

BMF Style & Retro: Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Sport Blue'
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BMF Style & Retro: Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Sport Blue'

By Sandy DoverAugust 25, 2014

Courtesy of Nike The original ‘Sport Blue’ Air Jordan 6 colorway is back for the first time, with an all-white leather upper and bold Sport Blue accents. The Air Jordan 6 Retro features a visible...

Watch: Every Beautiful Boris Diaw Pass from the 2014 NBA Finals
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Watch: Every Beautiful Boris Diaw Pass from the 2014 NBA Finals

By Bryan BrandomAugust 25, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Boris Diaw of the San Antonio Spurs is an inspiration to pickup basketball players everywhere. He's a testament to how much someone can affect an NBA Finals without being...

Kobe Bryant Has High Expectations for His 19th Season
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Kobe Bryant Has High Expectations for His 19th Season

By Aaron LantonAugust 25, 2014

Image courtesy of cliff1066™/Flickr . Baller Mind Frame's No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check it often and absorb the knowledge we're...

2014 NFL Preview: 5 Wide Receivers Poised for Breakout Years
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2014 NFL Preview: 5 Wide Receivers Poised for Breakout Years

By Bryan BrandomAugust 25, 2014

NFL PREVIEW AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | AFC West | NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West Storylines | Players to Watch | Players in New Places...

Fantasy Football: Things Looking 'Shady' In Philly
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Fantasy Football: Things Looking 'Shady' In Philly

By Modi RamosAugust 24, 2014

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Matthew Straubmuller We all know who No. 25 is in the City of Brotherly Love. LeSean McCoy AKA "Shady" is a name that speaks for itself. He was a man of legend...

Fantasy Basketball: The Cavs and the Cav-Nots
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Fantasy Basketball: The Cavs and the Cav-Nots

By Erik OngAugust 24, 2014

2014-15 NBA SEASON PREVIEW CONTENT LIST Atlantic: Celtics | Nets | Knicks | 76ers | Raptors | Division Preview Central: Bulls | Cavaliers | Pistons | Pacers | Bucks | Division Preview Southeast: Hawks |...

#smashthesilence: Novak Djokovic Plays Director in adidas Barricade 7
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#smashthesilence: Novak Djokovic Plays Director in adidas Barricade 7

By Sandy DoverAugust 22, 2014

Courtesy of adidas Ahead of the US Open, adidas unveils the latest #smashthesilence campaign directed by Novak Djokovic. Before he steps on the court wearing his exclusive Barricade 7 sneaker Novak took some time to...

BMF Style & Retro: Converse CONS Weapon Remastered
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BMF Style & Retro: Converse CONS Weapon Remastered

By Sandy DoverAugust 22, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Converse CONS Weapon Remastered Today, CONVERSE Inc. announces the launch of the new Converse CONS Weapon sneaker, a modern interpretation of the classic silhouette, enhanced with new and improved...

Damian Lillard Shows The BOOST in adidas Crazylight Boost
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Damian Lillard Shows The BOOST in adidas Crazylight Boost

By Sandy DoverAugust 22, 2014

Courtesy of adidas adidas today debuts a video showcasing the game-changing elements of the adidas Crazylight Boost basketball shoe, launching September 1 at Foot Locker and adidas.com. View the film here: http://youtu.be/LjV0BrEDlfc The video features...