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.

Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem opt out
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Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem opt out

By Frankie BucketsJune 28, 2014

Miami Heat President, Pat Riley, released the following statement regarding Dwyane Wade's and Udonis Haslem's intentions to opt out of their current contracts. “Today we were notified of Dwyane’s intention to opt-out of his contract...

NBA Draft: Meet the Orlando Magic Trio
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NBA Draft: Meet the Orlando Magic Trio

By Corey BingJune 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Baller Mind Frame. The 2014 NBA Draft was a night filled with much anticipation, cheers and boos as one would expect from a crazy night. That goes doubly for the Orlando Magic...

BMF Style: Nike Tiempo 94 Gold
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BMF Style: Nike Tiempo 94 Gold

By Sandy DoverJune 27, 2014

BMF Style: The Baller Mind Frame is more than the roundball – it’s the lifestyle that surrounds the ball. BMF Style brings you the best styles in sportswear, fashion apparel, and accessories for when you’re...

The 5 most memorable suits of the 2014 NBA Draft
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The 5 most memorable suits of the 2014 NBA Draft

By Aaron LantonJune 27, 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! As none...

Old Kobe, New 'Crazy': adidas Crazy 2
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Old Kobe, New 'Crazy': adidas Crazy 2

By Sandy DoverJune 27, 2014

Courtesy of adidas | featuring the adidas Crazy 2 >>> adidas today reintroduces the Crazy 2 basketball shoe. More than a decade after its original 1998 release, the Crazy 2’s unique design and exaggerated features...

An Outside Shot: Sacramento Kings Draft Nik Stauskas
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An Outside Shot: Sacramento Kings Draft Nik Stauskas

By Nirvan SorooshianJune 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Baller Mind Frame. In a 2014 NBA Draft with the first-round depth to bring a slew of superstars with it, the Sacramento Kings held an eighth pick which meant the possibility of...

BMF Training Debut: adidas Response Boost
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BMF Training Debut: adidas Response Boost

By Sandy DoverJune 27, 2014

BMF Training: Being a baller isn’t just about what you do on the court – it’s about how you prepare to ball when you’re away from it. BMF Training is about bringing you the latest...

The Many Winners of the 2014 NBA Draft
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The Many Winners of the 2014 NBA Draft

By Sonny GiulianoJune 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Baller Mind Frame . Early Thursday evening I was on the phone with my girlfriend and she made the mistake of asking me what I was planning on doing the rest of...

Steal of the Draft: Isaiah Austin drafted by the NBA
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Steal of the Draft: Isaiah Austin drafted by the NBA

By Frankie BucketsJune 26, 2014

Between the 15th and 16th picks in Thursday night's draft came a very special selection by the NBA. Commissioner Adam Silver announced at that point that the NBA would let Isaiah Austin fulfill the dream...

Orlando Magic trade Arron Afflalo to Denver Nuggets
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Orlando Magic trade Arron Afflalo to Denver Nuggets

By Frankie BucketsJune 26, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Denver Nuggets have traded Evan Fournier and a second round pick to the Orlando Magic in return for Arron Afflalo, who will begin his second stint with Denver....