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.

LeBron James keeps quiet on free agent front
Culture of Hoops

LeBron James keeps quiet on free agent front

By Frankie BucketsMay 23, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flick r. A reporter asked LeBron James how he had been able to avoid answering questions about free agency this time around, as Anthony couldn't seem to do the same. Long...

Donald Sterling agrees to forced sale of Los Angeles Clippers
Culture of Hoops

Donald Sterling agrees to forced sale of Los Angeles Clippers

By Frankie BucketsMay 23, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has agreed to allow his wife, Shelly, to negotiate a forced sale of the team, sources with knowledge of the situation told...

BMF Style | Converse Vintage Flag Chuck Taylor All Star '70
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style | Converse Vintage Flag Chuck Taylor All Star '70

By Sandy DoverMay 23, 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 and fashion apparel for when you’re away from the...

Serge Ibaka listed as day to day for Game 3
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Serge Ibaka listed as day to day for Game 3

By Frankie BucketsMay 23, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Oklahoma City Thunder have changed the status of forward Serge Ibaka from being out of the playoffs to day to day, thereby unofficially announcing that there's a chance...

Playoff Kicks: Nike KD VI 'Light Lucid Green'
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Playoff Kicks: Nike KD VI 'Light Lucid Green'

By Sandy DoverMay 22, 2014

The Nike KD VI ‘Light Lucid Green’ reminds a bit of an earlier version of Kevin Durant’s ‘Bamboo’-themed shoe from late in 2013. It’s a great shoe, highlighting the sharp bolts on the lateral sole,...

Lakers interview Mike Dunleavy, Byron Scott for head coach
Culture of Hoops

Lakers interview Mike Dunleavy, Byron Scott for head coach

By Aaron LantonMay 22, 2014

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...

Expectations for the 2014-15 Washington Wizards
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Expectations for the 2014-15 Washington Wizards

By Brian SprowlMay 22, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . After a 44-win season that encompassed a second-round playoff visit, the Washington Wizards were one of the biggest success stories of the 2013-14 NBA season. Led by the “...

Maxin' Out: Nike LeBron 11 Max Low 'Turbo Green'
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Maxin' Out: Nike LeBron 11 Max Low 'Turbo Green'

By Sandy DoverMay 22, 2014

It’s a shame that LeBron James isn’t one to wear lows, because the Nike LeBron 11 Max Low ‘Turbo Green’ is a real beauty. As disappointing as its been to not see LeBron James play...

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Silent Thunder: San Antonio Spurs humiliate Oklahoma City

By TJ MacíasMay 22, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . There was a point late in the second quarter, as Oklahoma City Thunder stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook exchanged words on the court after Durant fatuously left San...

BMF Style: Nike Magista Collection
Culture of Hoops

BMF Style: Nike Magista Collection

By Sandy DoverMay 22, 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 and fashion apparel for when you’re away from the...