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
Atlanta Hawks still have Indiana Pacers number in playoff opener
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Atlanta Hawks rolled into Indianapolis and stunned the Indiana Pacers, 101-93 to take Game 1 from the top seed in the Eastern Conference. During the regular season, the...
Culture of Hoops
Golden State Warriors Steal Game One From Los Angeles Clippers
Image courtesy of Matthew Addie/Flickr . The Golden State Warriors managed to go into Staples Center and take Game 1 away from the Los Angeles Clippers in dramatic fashion. Golden State was not only able...
Culture of Hoops
Brooklyn vs Toronto Game 1: The Truth and Iso-Joe punish the Raptors
Game one, to borrow a cliché is "a feeling out process." The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors played like two teams feeling each other out, akin to boxers just throwing jabs in the middle of...
Culture of Hoops
Miami Heat taking the hard road to the NBA Finals
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Miami Heat have been dominant the last four years. They have been to the Finals three years in a row, and have won the last two championships. But...
Culture of Hoops
Beating plowshares into swords: Dallas Mavericks look ahead to Sunday
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . There is a famous Latin saying by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca: “ignis aurum probat” which translates to “fire tests gold”. This happens to be the motto of many sophisticated...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Hip Hop Lyric of the Week: Action Bronson's Blue Chips 2
NEW YORK - Eastern Conference semifinals 1995: The New York Knicks are down by two points (97-95) to the Indiana Pacers with five seconds left and the ball in Patrick Ewing's hands...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywR6vWbU6cg Flushing, Queens...
Culture of Hoops
BMF Debut: 2014 Jordan Brand Classic Collection
Courtesy of Nike >> This time of year eyes around the world turn to the hardwood as the best players at all levels compete to determine who is the greatest . On April 18, Brooklyn,...
Culture of Hoops
Jersey Boy: iloveswoosh talks kicks & 'Pimps'
During Tuesday night’s Bacardi Mango Fusion event , King Harrison and I had a chance to speak with iloveswoosh who was displaying part of his collection with Sneaker Pimps . He was gracious enough to...
Culture of Hoops
Camo For Bunnies: Nike KD VI 'Easter'
Courtesy of Nike >> With Spring in the air and Easter weekend on the horizon, Nike Basketball brings the spirit of the holiday to its new Easter collection. Driven by performance, the three low-cut signature...
NBA
The rebuilding process continues for Rob Hennigan in Orlando
Screen grab courtesy of Orlando Magic Daily . Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan concluded his second season at the franchise’s helm by addressing the media during the team’s exit interviews on Thursday. While his...
