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
Timberwolves' head coach Rick Adelman retires
Image courtesy of Joe Biewala/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 From cuts to the basket...
Culture of Hoops
Playoff Kicks: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Team
Courtesy of Nike -- featuring the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Team >> As basketball’s regular season winds down and the playoffs near, Nike’s vision for excellence hits a high point. The Nike Basketball Elite Series...
Culture of Hoops
New York Knicks fire Mike Woodson and his coaching staff
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 Phil Jackson’s first major move...
Culture of Hoops
Memphis Grizzlies halt Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 overtime fight
Image courtesy of Peggy Davis/Flickr . Yes, the Oklahoma City Thunder boast a couple of the best two-way players in the league in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, as well as defensive dynamo, Serge Ibaka....
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Clippers Trounce the Golden State Warriors in Game 2
Image courtesy of Kimberly N./Flickr . The Los Angeles Clippers were clearly set out on avenging Saturday's loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. In one of the most lopsided games of the...
Culture of Hoops
The growth of Orlando Magic youth
Image courtesy of Be.FutureProof/Flickr . There are multiple ways to become a championship-level contender in the NBA. Some team’s choose to do it mostly through the draft, like the Oklahoma City Thunder or Indiana Pacers,...
Culture of Hoops
Jumpman Playoff Pack: Air Jordan XX8 SE
Courtesy of Nike , featuring the Air Jordan XX8 SE 'Playoff Pack' >> Inspired by clutch sport moments when athletes turned to black apparel and footwear to show they meant business, Jordan Brand unveils this...
Culture of Hoops
Cleveland Cavaliers post-season Dundie awards
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . “Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” – Michael Scott (The Office). Unfortunately for...
Culture of Hoops
Jumpman Playoff Pack: Jordan Melo M10
Courtesy of Nike , featuring the Jordan Melo M10 >> Inspired by clutch sport moments when athletes turned to black apparel and footwear to show they meant business, Jordan Brand unveils this year’s playoff pack....
Culture of Hoops
Paul George wants to guard Jeff Teague in Game 2
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 All-Star Paul George acknowledged...
