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.

Creepin' On The Low: Nike Kobe 9 EM
Culture of Hoops

Creepin' On The Low: Nike Kobe 9 EM

By Sandy DoverMarch 27, 2014

As great as the Nike Kobe 9 Elite has proven to be from an aesthetic and performance standpoint, it’s really an evolution of an extreme that Kobe Bryant first made concerning the shoe’s cut. While...

Is Mark Jackson Intimidated by Brian Scalabrine?
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Is Mark Jackson Intimidated by Brian Scalabrine?

By Colin FlosiMarch 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Kieth Allison/Flickr . News has leaked recently that Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson forced the reassignment of popular coach and former superstar Brian Scalabrine. While this isn't the first story...

Rajon Rondo to be guest analyst for Celtics' game
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Rajon Rondo to be guest analyst for Celtics' game

By Aaron LantonMarch 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Kowarski/Flickr< /em>. 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 Rajon Rondo's job security as the...

Joel Embiid to declare for NBA draft
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Joel Embiid to declare for NBA draft

By Aaron LantonMarch 27, 2014

Image courtesy Kansas Men's Basketball/Facebook . 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 Kansas star Joel Embiid –...

Taj Gibson deserves NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
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Taj Gibson deserves NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award

By Mike BitangaMarch 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Shinya Suzuki/Flickr The Chicago Bulls’ Taj Gibson has always been a spark off the bench, bringing high energy to the hardwood whenever his name is called. However, this season his numbers have...

BMF Style: adidas Originals Streetball 2
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BMF Style: adidas Originals Streetball 2

By Sandy DoverMarch 27, 2014

BMF Style: Because balling is more than the roundball – it’s the lifestyle that surrounds the ball. BMF Style brings you the best styles in sportswear and fashion apparel for when you’re away from the...

Fashion Fouls: NBA's Top 5 Offenders
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Fashion Fouls: NBA's Top 5 Offenders

By Anthony FarrisMarch 27, 2014

“And take off that vest. You look like Aladdin!” – Superbad, 2007 McLovin wasn’t the first person whose threads caused a stir, and he won’t be the last. NBA players have been committing fashion fouls...

Indiana Pacers defeat Miami Heat by one point in nail biter
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Indiana Pacers defeat Miami Heat by one point in nail biter

By Aaron LantonMarch 27, 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=V4EP6NVKKLc This months-long focus on home-court advantage between the Indiana Pacers...

New York Knicks outpace Sacramento Kings with relentless attack
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New York Knicks outpace Sacramento Kings with relentless attack

By Steven CovellaMarch 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Each time the Sacramento Kings questioned the New York Knicks’ resolve Wednesday, J.R. Smith provided the answer. After falling behind by as many as 24 points, the Kings mounted...

Bob Knight says NBA raping college basketball
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Bob Knight says NBA raping college basketball

By Aaron LantonMarch 26, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Fujimoto/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 Bobby Knight's mouth is getting...