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.

Joel Embiid suffers foot injury
Culture of Hoops

Joel Embiid suffers foot injury

By Frankie BucketsJune 19, 2014

Image courtesy Kansas Men's Basketball/Facebook . Joel Embiid, considered the front-runner to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, has suffered a right foot injury, his agent and his mentor both confirmed...

BMF Training Debut: Nike LunarGlide 6 'Summer Solstice'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Training Debut: Nike LunarGlide 6 'Summer Solstice'

By Sandy DoverJune 19, 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...

Amar'e Stoudemire and Cousin Sal Prank Metta World Peace
Culture of Hoops

Amar'e Stoudemire and Cousin Sal Prank Metta World Peace

By Frankie BucketsJune 19, 2014

Jimmy Kimmel Live's cousin Sal teamed up with Amar'e Stoudemire to play a prank on Metta World Peace. "Stoudemire asked Metta to give a speech for a charity event that did not exist, and the...

BMF Style: Nike Elite Digital Ink Sock
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style: Nike Elite Digital Ink Sock

By Sandy DoverJune 19, 2014

BMF Style: Because balling 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 away from...

BMF Style: Air Jordan Future 'Iguana'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style: Air Jordan Future 'Iguana'

By Sandy DoverJune 19, 2014

BMF Style: Because balling 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 away from...

BMF Style: Air Jordan Future 'Black'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style: Air Jordan Future 'Black'

By Sandy DoverJune 19, 2014

BMF Style: Because balling 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 away from...

Pop Art: Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Influence'
Culture of Hoops

Pop Art: Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Influence'

By Sandy DoverJune 18, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Influence' Inspired by the wild designs of the Pop Art movement, the Kobe 9 Elite ‘Influence’ features one of the signature shoe’s boldest colorways ever....

NBA Finals MVP: Kawhi Leonard is the Man for the Spurs
Culture of Hoops

NBA Finals MVP: Kawhi Leonard is the Man for the Spurs

By Mike BitangaJune 18, 2014

Image courtesy of Kawhi Leonard/Facebook . Ready or not, here he comes, you can’t hide! Kawhi Leonard is the next main man to take the wheel of the San Antonio Spurs. Everyone has noticed the...

Fruit On Your Feet: Air Jordan 1 Retro '86 'Kumquat'
Culture of Hoops

Fruit On Your Feet: Air Jordan 1 Retro '86 'Kumquat'

By Sandy DoverJune 18, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Air Jordan 1 Retro '86 'Kumquat' >> Fresh off the tree and onto your feet, the newest color of the Air Jordan 1 Retro ’86 features a clean all-white...

5 potential blockbuster deals that could change the NBA
Culture of Hoops

5 potential blockbuster deals that could change the NBA

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesJune 18, 2014

Image courtesy of Josh Hallett/Flickr . Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues . The 2013-14 NBA campaign concluded with the San Antonio Spurs celebrating their fifth NBA championship and the...