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
Big3 Basketball Review: Week 1
Ice Cube's Big3, 3-on-3 basketball league featuring "The Answer", Allen Iverson , just kicked off it's season. With teams mainly consisting of ex-NBA stars and what some would consider draft busts, expectations weren't really all...
Culture of Hoops
Dirk Nowitzki's 2017 Celebrity Baseball Game
Without warning, the heat seemed to lift three hours before the first pitch of the game. It was a veritable sign that everything was supposed to run smoothly for veteran NBA star Dirk Nowitzki on...
Culture of Hoops
'Lob City' No More? Chris Paul and Blake Griffin Opt Out
Image courtesy of Mike Bitanga/ Hardwood&Hollywood. While it's much too early to speculate on the demise of this version of the Los Angeles Clippers, with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin both opting out of their...
LifeStyle
Under Armour Signs NBA Talent Josh Jackson
Under Armour , the official apparel supplier of the NBA Combine and sponsor of the Jr. NBA, has signed former One Nation grassroots team superstar and top NBA draft prospect Josh Jackson to a multi-year...
Culture of Hoops
Jimmy Butler Traded to the Timberwolves
Image courtesy of Shinya Suzuki/Flickr. Per League approval, the Chicago Bulls will trade Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Zach LaVine , Kris Dunn , and the No. 7 pick. This move looks to...
Culture of Hoops
Knicks Want No. 3 Pick, Jaylen Brown, & Jae Crowder for Porzingis
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. According to a Knicks source, Jackson is asking for the third overall pick in Thursday's draft as well as next year's Brooklyn pick along with the Celtics' 2016 first-round pick...
Culture of Hoops
Utah Jazz in Pursuit of Patrick Beverley
Image courtesy of Pkantz/Wikimedia. The Utah Jazz have made a trade inquiry on Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley , multiple sources told The Salt Lake Tribune on Wednesday morning. The Jazz are one of...
Culture of Hoops
LeBron James Sends Special Message to the 2017 NBA Draft Class
LeBron James is officially the "dad" of the NBA and his message to the 2017 NBA Draft Class proves it. . @KingJames has a special message for the 2017 #NBADraft class. pic.twitter.com/ppvOA78Ksh — UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted)...
Culture of Hoops
Everybody Loves Paul: Multiple Teams are Pursuing Paul George
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr. Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Indiana has been fielding offers (for Paul George ) around the league. I think almost every team in the league has checked in to see...
Culture of Hoops
Lamarcus On The Move: Spurs Looking For A Top-10 Pick In The Draft
Image courtesy of San Antonio Spurs/Facebook. The San Antonio Spurs, in pursuit of a top-10 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, have spoken to at least three teams about a possible trade involving power forward LaMarcus...
