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 who? Dallas Mavericks spank top-seeded Spurs
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . San Antonio Spurs head coach and iconic legend Gregg Popovich accepted his third NBA Coach of the Year achievement in a jubilant fashion… which is oddly horrifying for anyone...
Culture of Hoops
Playoff Kicks: Nike LeBron 11 Elite Gold
Courtesy of Nike -- featuring the Nike LeBron 11 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 seven...
Culture of Hoops
The Miami Heat go up 2-0 against the Charlotte Bobcats
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Miami Heat improved to 2-0 in their series against the Charlotte Bobcats. Lebron James had a stellar game, finishing with 32 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and four...
Culture of Hoops
LaMarcus Aldridge Blazes Trail to Victory Over Houston Rockets
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Wikimedia . Another day, another monster game for LaMarcus Aldridge. After putting up 46 in the Portland Trail Blazers' Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, LaMarcus Balldridge decided...
Culture of Hoops
What is it going to take for a Detroit Pistons turnaround?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . For the Detroit Pistons to turn the ship around in 2014-15, they first need to reset their team philosophy. They ranked in the middle of the pack or worse...
Culture of Hoops
Playoff Kicks: Nike LeBron 11 Elite Hero
Courtesy of Nike -- featuring the Nike LeBron 11 Elite Hero >> Fictional heroes take on superhuman characteristics in comics, films, books and television. From speed, strength, vision and intellect, these heroes rise to the...
Culture of Hoops
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors Game 2: This is Getting Good
In the immortal words of Rasheed Wallace, "both teams played hard." Game 2 between the Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors wasn't the prettiest game. Hell there were periods during the first three quarters where the...
Culture of Hoops
Spurs' Gregg Popovich wins Coach of the Year award
Image courtesy of Aaron Vazquez/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 The San Antonio Spurs' Gregg...
Culture of Hoops
Playoff Kicks: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Hero
Courtesy of Nike -- featuring the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Hero >> Fictional heroes take on superhuman characteristics in comics, films, books and television. From speed, strength, vision and intellect, these heroes rise to the...
Culture of Hoops
Bradley Beal and Nene soar as Washington Wizards defeat Chicago Bulls in OT
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. This game almost fell through the cracks for the Washington Wizards, until a late rally helped send the game into overtime and secure the win against the Chicago Bulls, taking...
