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.

A hollow victory: The Donald Sterling ruling
Culture of Hoops

A hollow victory: The Donald Sterling ruling

By Aaron LantonJuly 29, 2014

Image courtesy of Zennie Abraham/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...

BMF Style Debut: SUPRA Hammer Run
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style Debut: SUPRA Hammer Run

By Sandy DoverJuly 29, 2014

Courtesy of SUPRA SUPRA Footwear announces the release of the new runner-inspired low top, the Hammer Run. Featuring the streamlined silhouette of Jim Greco’s signature Hammer skate shoe, the Hammer Run is a simple, full...

AEBL regular season ends with a bang: buzzer beaters and last second miracles!
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AEBL regular season ends with a bang: buzzer beaters and last second miracles!

By MehkavelliJuly 29, 2014

Image courtesy of Iana Simmons. The Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League (AEBL) ended their regular season this past weekend with full slate of games on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday kicked off with a battle of...

BMF Style: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star DC Comics Collection
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BMF Style: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star DC Comics Collection

By Sandy DoverJuly 29, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star DC Comics Collection Converse Inc. announces the new Fall 2014 Chuck Taylor All Star DC Comics sneaker collection. The limited-edition collection features Batman, Superman,...

Los Angeles Lakers: Can Byron Scott coach Kobe to another championship?
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Los Angeles Lakers: Can Byron Scott coach Kobe to another championship?

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesJuly 29, 2014

Image courtesy of Unhappy Scott/Flickr . Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues . After slowly filling in the roster slots, the Los Angeles Lakers now look to fill their head...

adidas launches Boost basketball shoes for D. Rose, Lillard
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adidas launches Boost basketball shoes for D. Rose, Lillard

By Sandy DoverJuly 28, 2014

Courtesy of adidas adidas today introduced its game-changing Boost cushioning technology to basketball with the all-new Crazylight Boost and D Rose 5 Boost performance basketball shoes. Boost is an industry-first cushioning technology designed to deliver...

BMF Style: Nike LeBron Elite Digital Ink Sock
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BMF Style: Nike LeBron Elite Digital Ink Sock

By Sandy DoverJuly 28, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike LeBron Elite Digital Ink Sock Low-cut and sleek, the LeBron 11 Low represents an evolution of James’ signature shoe, with a full-length Max Air bag for optimum cushioning...

GUM-shoes: Nike LeBron 11 Max Low 'Gum'
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GUM-shoes: Nike LeBron 11 Max Low 'Gum'

By Sandy DoverJuly 28, 2014

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

Do Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol form the best frontcourt in the NBA?
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Do Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol form the best frontcourt in the NBA?

By Mike BitangaJuly 28, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Let’s face it - there just aren’t enough notable big men in the league today to make a fuss about, let alone frontcourt duos that pose a threat. Well,...

Championship Pack: Nike LeBron 11 Max Low SE 'Multicolor'
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Championship Pack: Nike LeBron 11 Max Low SE 'Multicolor'

By Sandy DoverJuly 28, 2014

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