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 Style: Air Jordan 1 Retro KO High OG 'Sport Blue'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style: Air Jordan 1 Retro KO High OG 'Sport Blue'

By Sandy DoverAugust 18, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Air Jordan 1 Retro KO High OG 'Sport Blue' Back in 1985, the Air Jordan 1 KO was released to complement the leather Air Jordan 1. The canvas upper...

The Dets: SUPRA Miner Pack
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The Dets: SUPRA Miner Pack

By Sandy DoverAugust 18, 2014

Courtesy of SUPRA Now arriving in rich gold and black textile redolent of the craggy veins of gold mined from the earth are the new Falcon, Vaider LX, and Skytop II of the Miner Pack....

The Complete History of Carmelo Anthony Part 5: The Myth of Mr. Big Shot
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The Complete History of Carmelo Anthony Part 5: The Myth of Mr. Big Shot

By Drew CreasmanAugust 18, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Four games. Three referees. Two in-bound passes. And Chauncey Billups. They love Chauncey Billups in Denver. He is one of their own. The basketball gym at CU (where I...

BMF Training: Nike Tech Windrunner
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BMF Training: Nike Tech Windrunner

By Sandy DoverAugust 18, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Tech Windrunner Fleece is the foundation of athletic wear and by reexamining material and construction time and time again, even a basic can become the embodiment of pure...

Sleeper Status: Can the Denver Nuggets be the 2014-15 version of the Phoenix Suns?
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Sleeper Status: Can the Denver Nuggets be the 2014-15 version of the Phoenix Suns?

By Brian SprowlAugust 18, 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 |...

Top 10 NBA Rookies to Watch in 2014-15
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Top 10 NBA Rookies to Watch in 2014-15

By Corey BingAugust 18, 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 |...

Watch Joel Anthony Score 100 Points (...in NBA2K14)
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Watch Joel Anthony Score 100 Points (...in NBA2K14)

By Bryan BrandomAugust 18, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Have you ever wanted to see Joel Anthony drop 100 points, but you just don't think you can fit two straight years of watching basketball into your schedule? Of...

NBPA Makes History with the Election of Michele Roberts as Executive Director
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NBPA Makes History with the Election of Michele Roberts as Executive Director

By Aaron LantonAugust 18, 2014

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 dropping on you! In the...

Shawn Marion Showing the Power of LeBron James
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Shawn Marion Showing the Power of LeBron James

By Dennis VelascoAugust 17, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . It's being reported that Shawn Marion will be joining the Cleveland Cavaliers to fulfill his desire to play for a contender. The former Dallas Mavericks forward will be signing...

For A Grey Day: Nike KD7 Calm Before The Storm
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For A Grey Day: Nike KD7 Calm Before The Storm

By Sandy DoverAugust 15, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike KD7 Calm Before The Storm Like the deceptive calm before a storm, Kevin Durant can strike unpredictably and from anywhere on the court. At one moment he may...