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.

Orlando Magic Magical NBA Draft Day Sidenotes
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Orlando Magic Magical NBA Draft Day Sidenotes

By Ryan BuynakJune 26, 2014

Oh man! I am so excited for tonight’s 2014 NBA Draft. I haven’t been this excited since Hollywood started making comic book movies. I have so many predictions. I'm going to write an article for...

Mocking the NBA Mock Draft
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Mocking the NBA Mock Draft

By Frankie BucketsJune 26, 2014

Welcome to the 2014 Baller Mind Frame NBA Mock Draft. Join us as 14 brave basketball addicted souls pretend to be NBA GM's and wheel and deal their way through the NBA Lottery picks. 1...

Chicago Bound: Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony?
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Chicago Bound: Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony?

By Mike BitangaJune 26, 2014

Image courtesy of Tony B/Flickr . Can the duo of Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony bring another championship banner to Chicago? There was a time long ago when the Chicago Bulls were the face of...

Baiting Carmelo: Dallas Mavericks’ front office playing a dangerous game
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Baiting Carmelo: Dallas Mavericks’ front office playing a dangerous game

By TJ MacíasJune 26, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . In the game of chess, key components have a plethora of moving parts, and it’s important to think ahead. Always picture what will occur later down the road, at...

Pretending to be John Hammond: Mock drafting as the Milwaukee Bucks
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Pretending to be John Hammond: Mock drafting as the Milwaukee Bucks

By Dennis VelascoJune 26, 2014

The Milwaukee Bucks started off the 2014 NBA Draft with the second overall pick, but pretending to be Bucks GM John Hammond, I wanted to re-make the team to something more athletic, as well as...

NBA Draft: Re-Drafting the 2000s
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NBA Draft: Re-Drafting the 2000s

By Sonny GiulianoJune 26, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr You’ve heard the phrase "hindsight is 20/20," right? Well, as is the story with most forms of history, the NBA Draft is a perfect opportunity for someone like me to...

The Dets: FILA Spaghetti 'Motor City'
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The Dets: FILA Spaghetti 'Motor City'

By Sandy DoverJune 26, 2014

The Dets at Baller Mind Frame: All visual details here, folks. Plenty to see here -- not much to read. Still, enjoy. Courtesy of FILA | featuring the FILA Spaghetti 'Motor City' >>> Fila has...

The Dets: FILA 95 'Motor City'
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The Dets: FILA 95 'Motor City'

By Sandy DoverJune 26, 2014

The Dets at Baller Mind Frame: All visual details here, folks. Plenty to see here -- not much to read. Still, enjoy. Courtesy of FILA | featuring the FILA 95 'Motor City' >>> Fila has...

BMF Debut: Nike KD7 35,000 Degrees
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BMF Debut: Nike KD7 35,000 Degrees

By Sandy DoverJune 25, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike KD7 35,000 Degrees >>> Legend has it that lightning never strikes the same place twice. Fact is, neither does Kevin Durant; he strikes from everywhere on the court....

The Dets: Cole Haan LunarGrand Long Wingtip 'Abstract' x Brush Footwear
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The Dets: Cole Haan LunarGrand Long Wingtip 'Abstract' x Brush Footwear

By Sandy DoverJune 25, 2014

The Dets at Baller Mind Frame: All visual details here, folks. Plenty to see here -- not much to read. Still, enjoy. Courtesy of Brush Footwear | featuring the Cole Haan LunarGrand Long Wingtip 'Abstract'...