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: To tank or not to tank?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/FLickr . The Atlanta Hawks put up a good fight against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, but fell short 109-108 in the final seconds en route to their 14th loss...
Culture of Hoops
Neutral Zone: The Nike KD VI 'Neutral'
It's been as clear as day to those of you who have being following Kevin Durant and his performance footwear series -- the sixth signature shoe of KD (a.k.a "Durantula a.k.a. "The Slim Reaper") is...
Culture of Hoops
Cleveland Cavaliers honor Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . On Saturday night Zydrunas Ilgauskas became just the seventh player in Cleveland Cavaliers history to have his number retired. A two-time All-Star, “Z” was one of the NBA’s most...
Culture of Hoops
Are the Philadelphia 76ers the least talented team ever assembled?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . The Philadelphia 76ers have come under fire this season for unabashedly tanking, particularly at this season’s trade deadline after trading two of their best players and former lottery picks,...
Culture of Hoops
Weekend Rewind: Nike LeBron 11 'Court Purple'
Weekend Rewind: Need to catch another look at the top weekend releases in basketball footwear or just catching up in general? BMF’s Weekend Rewind gives you a brief recap in the best performance and lifestyle...
Culture of Hoops
Will Royce White find salvation in Sacramento?
Image courtesy of SD Dirk/Flickr. It seems inherently wrong and even mean as a whole, but it is fact regardless: Royce White, a forward who was dropped from his place in the NBA because of...
Culture of Hoops
76ers' rookie Nerlens Noel to play this season
Image courtesy of Bryan Horowitz/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 . Check it often and...
Culture of Hoops
Kings' Carl Landry out for remainder of season
Image courtesy of Keith Allsison/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 . Check it often and...
Culture of Hoops
NBA2K14: The greatest players in history
Image courtesy of Jimmy Baikovicius/Flickr . The NBA: where one-name recognition happens. Michael, Russell, Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Hakeem, Kobe, LeBron, the Doctor. Some of the greatest athletes in the history of the world have graced...
Culture of Hoops
Brooklyn Nets top Sacramento Kings with defensive prowess
Image courtesy of RMTip21/Flickr . The NBA is a league in which one team and one organization can turn their playoff hopes into realities within a single, solitary month of stellar basketball. It's a long...
