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.
Culture of Hoops
San Antonio Spurs left reeling after Serge Ibaka’s return
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. San Antonio Spurs head coach, Gregg Popovich made it very clear to the press a week ago that he wasn’t going to assume that Oklahoma City Thunder power forward, Serge...
Culture of Hoops
Barring setbacks, Serge Ibaka to play in Game 3
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Thunder forward Serge Ibaka participated in shootaround Sunday and said, barring any setbacks, he will play against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals....
Culture of Hoops
NBA Coaching Carousel Roundup
Image courtesy of Josh Hallett/Flickr . Los Angeles Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue will interview for the Cleveland Cavaliers' head-coaching job late next week, league sources told Yahoo Sports. The Cavaliers had closely examined the college...
Culture of Hoops
Miami Heat take Game 3 versus the Indiana Pacers
Image courtesy of Matt Velazquez/Flickr . After a Game 1 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat are showing signs of asserting themselves. The Heat took Game 3, as well as a 2-1 series...
Culture of Hoops
Fellow draftees name Jabari Parker as No. 1 overall pick
Image courtesy of Adam Glanzman/Flickr . At last week’s pre-draft camp in Chicago, I posed the following question to 31 draft-eligible players: If you were a general manager and had the No. 1 pick in...
Culture of Hoops
Playoff Kicks | Nike Kobe 9 EM PRM 'Philippines'
Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium 'Philippines' >> Inspired by the basketball culture of parts of Southeast Asia, the Kobe 9 Premium features a distinct blue and red color pattern...
Culture of Hoops
Deron Williams will have surgery on both ankles
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Baller Mind Frame's No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories on the web mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check it often and...
Culture of Hoops
The San Antonio Spurs are the Team to Beat
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The San Antonio Spurs are not the team to beat the Miami Heat; they’re the team to beat, period. The truth is, the Spurs have been an elite team...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Style | Converse Maison Martin Margiela First String Collection
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 and fashion apparel for when you’re away from the...
Culture of Hoops
Rajon Rondo still the Celtics' most valuable asset
Image courtesy of Kowarski/Flickr . The fact he can be a free agent next summer makes this a bit tricky. Ainge remains one of his most ardent fans, but the president of basketball operations has...
