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.

Shaqtin' A Fool - January 23,2014
Culture of Hoops

Shaqtin' A Fool - January 23,2014

By Aaron Lanton • January 24, 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 . Check it often and absorb the knowledge we're dropping on...

Andrea Bargnani out indefinitely after epic dunk fail
Culture of Hoops

Andrea Bargnani out indefinitely after epic dunk fail

By Aaron Lanton • January 24, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/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...

Graffiti Bridge: The Nike LeBron 11 'Home'
Culture of Hoops

Graffiti Bridge: The Nike LeBron 11 'Home'

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Though they're being called the 'Graffiti' colorway, LeBron James has himself another version of his signature shoe -- the Nike LeBron 11 'Home'. Dating back to seven years before, various shoes in the LeBron series...

BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Tech Challenge II 'Hot Lava'
Culture of Hoops

BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Tech Challenge II 'Hot Lava'

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Courtesy of Nike: The Air Tech Challenge and the Air Tech Challenge II redefined tennis shoes. The ATC II’s synthetic leather upper allowed it to stand up to the rigorous back and forth, while also...

Trail Blazers speak out on LaMarcus Aldridge's All-Star starting snub
Culture of Hoops

Trail Blazers speak out on LaMarcus Aldridge's All-Star starting snub

By Aaron Lanton • January 24, 2014

Image courtesy of LaMarcus Aldridge/Twitter . 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...

BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Trainer 1 PB
Culture of Hoops

BMF Lifestyle: Nike Air Trainer 1 PB

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Though this model is specially made to honor the National Football League's 2014 Pro Bowl, the Nike Air Trainer 1 has a unique root to basketball. The first cross-trainer ever commercially and intently made for...

Kevin Love wins coveted NBA popularity contest
Culture of Hoops

Kevin Love wins coveted NBA popularity contest

By Damian Schaab • January 24, 2014

Image courtesy of nikk_la/Flickr . The NBA has finally validated what every fantasy basketball enthusiast already knew — Kevin Love is an All Star. The power forward ranks fourth in the league in scoring (25...

#KOBESYSTEM: The Nike Kobe Prelude VIII
Culture of Hoops

#KOBESYSTEM: The Nike Kobe Prelude VIII

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

Courtesy of Nike: Sitting atop designer Eric Avar’s KOBE 8 SYSTEM brief as he began designing the shoe: Kobe Bryant wanted a shoe that acted as an extension of his foot, mirroring his quick performance...

Kobe Bryant will not participate in All-Star Game
Culture of Hoops

Kobe Bryant will not participate in All-Star Game

By Aaron Lanton • January 24, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/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...

Today Was A Cool Day: Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Cool Grey'
Culture of Hoops

Today Was A Cool Day: Air Jordan 10 Retro 'Cool Grey'

By Sandy Dover • January 24, 2014

The Air Jordan X was one of the most famous shoes of the Air Jordan series. Originally a Nike shoe by name, the Air Jordan X was Michael Jordan’s initial comeback shoe and the precursor...