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
'Spired by Spurs: Reebok The Rail 'San Antonio'
Courtesy of Reebok >> For years, Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson was known for his dominant presence on the court. His silky smooth jumper made him a headache for opposing teams and his hard-nosed style of...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Hip Hop Lyric of the Week: Kurtis Blow “Basketball”
Image courtesy of Pavel Medzyun/Flickr . Basketball is my favorite sport I like the way they dribble up and down the court Just like I’m the king on the microphone so is Dr. J and...
Culture of Hoops
In Case You Forgot, LaMarcus Aldridge Is Very, Very Good
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Wikimedia . The NBA today is lucky enough to enjoy a glut of skilled power forwards, all coming in a variety of shapes and sizes with diverse skill sets and team...
Culture of Hoops
Reebok announces 'IVERSON' doc with 'White Noise'
Courtesy of Reebok >> Allen Iverson always turned the voices of haters into white noise, and now Reebok is flipping that into a white shoe that’s sure to make noise of its own. The Reebok...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Clippers Hold Off Golden State Warriors Late Run, Take Game 3
Image courtesy of Sean Davis/Flickr The Los Angeles Clippers were able to fend off a furious late rally from the Golden State Warriors for a crucial Game 3 victory for a final score of 98-96....
Culture of Hoops
Memphis Grizzlies defeat Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime
Image courtesy of Sean Davis/Flickr . No team in the NBA rivals the Oklahoma City Thunder’s endless raid of offense and malice and neglect for opposing defenses while in transition. No team in the NBA...
Culture of Hoops
Playoff Kicks: Nike KD VI Elite Gold
Courtesy of Nike -- featuring the Nike KD VI Elite Gold >> LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant represent Nike Basketball’s gold standard. Their collective commitment, work ethic and winning ways have resulted in...
Culture of Hoops
Ballin' out of control: The LaMarcus Aldridge Show
Image courtesy of LaMarcus Aldridge/Twitter . LaMarcus Aldridge has never been the sexy pick. Blake Griffin is a walking highlight reel and warms the ladies’ hearts with his quirky KIA commercials. Taco Bell’s Kevin Love...
Culture of Hoops
Playoff Kicks: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Gold
Courtesy of Nike -- featuring the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Gold >> LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant represent Nike Basketball’s gold standard. Their collective commitment, work ethic and winning ways have resulted in...
Culture of Hoops
Suns' Goran Dragic wins Most Improved Award
Image courtesy of Joseph Glorioso Photography/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 Goran Dragic, whose breakout...
