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.
NBA
Why the Cavs Signing Dwyane Wade Is an Incredibly Smart Move
The Cleveland Cavaliers have undoubtedly proven themselves as masters at the acquisition game this offseason, first by trading Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic and...
NBA
"Stick To Sports": The Death Rattle of Common Sense
Image: Kathy Willens/Associated Press. Common sense – noun 1. sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence. The bough breaks and a martinet referred to as common...
Culture of Hoops
Thunder Move All In, Knicks Move On With Carmelo Anthony Trade
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. It is finally over. The Carmelo Anthony-New York Knicks drama dragged on longer than the air strip scene from Fast & Furious 6, but a resolution was finally reached. Melo...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Offseason Breakdown - Who will be more Watchable Between the Knicks & Nets?
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. It's easy to watch what transpired this summer and look at the Eastern Conference as a wasteland. Paul George and Jimmy Butler were shipped West for little return. LeBron...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Offseason Breakdown - Are the Timberwolves Finally for Real?
Image courtesy of Basket Streaming/Flickr. The mightiest beast sits atop the Western throne, an already historical force who only grew in strength and title glory with the signing of Kevin Durant. Yes, I'm talking about...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Offseason Breakdown - Can the Wizards Rise the Ranks of the East?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. It's easy to watch what transpired this summer and look at the Eastern Conference as a wasteland. Paul George and Jimmy Butler were shipped West for little return. LeBron James...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Offseason Breakdown - Why do Kevin Durant's Haters Keep Hating?
Screen Capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube. The mightiest beast sits atop the Western throne, an already historical force who only grew in strength and title glory with the signing of Kevin Durant. Yes, I'm talking about...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Offseason Breakdown - How Will Russell Westbrook & Paul George Perform as a Duo?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. The mightiest beast sits atop the Western throne, an already historical force who only grew in strength and title glory with the signing of Kevin Durant. Yes, I'm talking about...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Offseason Breakdown - Is the Process Complete in Philadelphia?
Image Courtesy of Philadelphia 76ers/Facebook It's easy to watch what transpired this summer and look at the Eastern Conference as a wasteland. Paul George and Jimmy Butler were shipped West for little return. LeBron James...
Culture of Hoops
Cavs Are Quiet: Is Isaiah Thomas' Injury Career Threatening?
It was fitting that Isaiah Thomas would be positioned in the center of things; that’s what he is, after all. The undersized point guard was the only person almost everyone in attendance — as well...
