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
Orlando Magic Draft Primer: End of the Dwightmare Era
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . There is not a lot of optimism these days as far as the Orlando Magic are concerned, but fear not! This optimist believes that between the upcoming NBA Draft...
NBA
What Teams Could Prevent Another Cavs/Warriors NBA Finals?
Image Courtesy of NBA on ESPN/Facebook Though it seems many years off and like an impossibility at this particular point in time, there will in fact be a day when the Golden State Warriors and...
NBA
Warriors Roll in 132-113 Game 2 Victory
Image Courtesy of Reuters The Golden State Warriors turned what was once a competitive Game 2 matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers into a bloodbath. Down by merely three points at halftime, the Cavs ended up...
LifeStyle
adidas Supports LGBT Equality with Pride Month Pack
adidas calls all creators to reinvent their place in history by continuing the support of LGBT equality. This month, adidas will release four exclusive styles throughout Pride Month and continue to support the Rainbow Laces...
Culture of Hoops
Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry Own Game 1 of NBA Finals for the Warriors
Screen Capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube. The Golden State Warriors smoked the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Although the 113-91 final score indicates a blowout, it's striking to consider that the Warriors...
LifeStyle
Stephen Curry & Under Armour to Return to Asia this Summer
For the third straight year, Stephen Curry will headline a summer tour with Under Armour beginning July 22 . The two-time league MVP will once again interact with global fans and help players around the...
NBA
LeBron James Passes The GOAT & Continues Reign Over East
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. Death, taxes, and LeBron James in the Finals. The last time LeBron wasn't in the Finals Instagram, SnapChat, and Tinder weren't around. No one knew what Uber was. Drake was...
LifeStyle
adidas x Parley Host Run For the Oceans Global Movement
adidas and Parley for the Oceans announced their first global initiative with the launch of adidas x Parley Run for the Oceans, a global celebration that will take place during World Oceans Day week (...
NBA
San Antonio Spurs Humbled, Golden State Warriors Enter NBA Finals
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr. Any hope the San Antonio Spurs had nurtured for a potential win after the Boston Celtics’ recent unexpected victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 wilted when they finally...
NBA
Kyrie Cooks Celtics In Game 4 Comeback
Image Courtesy of Denver Post Ok We’ve been waiting for the Kyrie game all postseason and Tuesday night we got it. The Cleveland Cavaliers took control of the series once again with a 112-99 comeback...
