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: Refs missed late goaltend in Mavs-Warriors
Culture of Hoops

NBA: Refs missed late goaltend in Mavs-Warriors

By Aaron LantonApril 03, 2014

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN07-dgxjrw The NBA office acknowledged that Golden State Warriors center Jermaine...

Sacramento Kings survive late scare with big offensive performances
Culture of Hoops

Sacramento Kings survive late scare with big offensive performances

By Steven CovellaApril 03, 2014

Image courtesy of RMTip21/Flickr Offense came easy to the Sacramento Kings against the decimated Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, but they found consistent defense more difficult to establish. Sacramento had five players in double figures,...

Chemistry and strength essential in Dallas Mavericks’ struggle to make playoffs
Culture of Hoops

Chemistry and strength essential in Dallas Mavericks’ struggle to make playoffs

By TJ MacíasApril 02, 2014

Image courtesy of TJ Macias The devil is in the details. Those pivotal tiny screws, that are essential in order to create the larger image that most see, are the keystone of accomplishing any idyllic...

Jumpshot Journey: Nike KD VI 'What The KD'
Culture of Hoops

Jumpshot Journey: Nike KD VI 'What The KD'

By Sandy DoverApril 02, 2014

Courtesy of Nike : Kevin Durant’s ascension to one of the world’s top athletes comes as no surprise to Nike Basketball, who signed Durant in 2007. His relentless work ethic, humility and drive to be...

Lion's Legacy: Nike LeBron 11 'What The LeBron'
Culture of Hoops

Lion's Legacy: Nike LeBron 11 'What The LeBron'

By Sandy DoverApril 02, 2014

Courtesy of Nike : Eleven years since its inception, LeBron James’s signature shoe fuses performance technology with inspiration. His remarkable career accomplishments – two–time world champ, four-time league MVP, two-time gold medalist – have paralleled...

Quick fixes for the Indiana Pacers
Culture of Hoops

Quick fixes for the Indiana Pacers

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesApril 02, 2014

Image courtesy of Joseph Glorioso Photography/Flickr . The Indiana Pacers are under pressure. For the first time this season they don’t stand at the top of the Eastern Conference. It’s been about a month and...

Damian Lillard, adidas close to signing new shoe deal
Culture of Hoops

Damian Lillard, adidas close to signing new shoe deal

By Aaron LantonApril 02, 2014

Image courtesy of nikk_la/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 Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard...

Houston Rockets sued by server for anti-gay remark
Culture of Hoops

Houston Rockets sued by server for anti-gay remark

By Aaron LantonApril 02, 2014

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 A gay Barclays Center food server claims that Houston Rockets basketball...

Pacers' Roy Hibbert rips his teammates
Culture of Hoops

Pacers' Roy Hibbert rips his teammates

By Aaron LantonApril 02, 2014

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 For the first time all...

BMF Training Debut: Nike Free OG
Culture of Hoops

BMF Training Debut: Nike Free OG

By Sandy DoverApril 01, 2014

Courtesy of Nike : Debuted in 2004, the Nike Free 5.0 introduced the concept of natural motion to Nike Footwear design. To celebrate 10 years of Nike Free, Nike Sportswear uses the technology of today...