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
Ricky Rubio on pace to be worst shooter in modern NBA history
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...
Culture of Hoops
Gold-Plated Predator: The Nike Kobe Prelude VII
Courtesy of Nike: Launched originally in 2011, the Nike KOBE VII System maximized performance innovation with a customizable approach – giving athletes support and cushioning options. Beyond performance benefits, the KOBE VII System tells a...
Culture of Hoops
Robin Lopez: In the center of it all
Photo by Steven Covella | Baller Mind Frame . Robin Lopez during pregame warmups before Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings . Following shootaround, the mood was light, laughter abundant. It was unsurprising, really. At...
Culture of Hoops
Atomic Bomb: The Jordan Six Rings 'Atomic Orange'
Though a franchise that played heavily on its original near-neon orange hue, the Charlotte Bobcats have since not only suppressed the brightness of the color, but they've totally marginalized the hue entirely since Michael Jordan...
Culture of Hoops
Why is LeBron James jealous of Kevin Durant?
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr . Miami Heat superstar LeBron James is the best player in the world. He has won back to back NBA championships and four MVPs. For a man with as...
Culture of Hoops
JaVale McGee and family premiere a 'new-age Cosby Show' on Oprah Network
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...
Culture of Hoops
Turnin' 20: Reebok Classic releases The Kamikaze I
After nearly 20 long years, Reebok has decided to release one of the most historically popular shoes in the history of basketball footwear -- the Reebok Classic Kamikaze I OG . Worn by Shawn Kemp,...
Culture of Hoops
A Hip-Hop Recap of Nick Young's Ejection
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . “I move too fast on the gas don’t chase me” ( Clyde Carson – Slow Down ) is what Nick Young shouted before receiving a floor length outlet pass...
Culture of Hoops
Dwyane Wade debuts Li-Ning WoW 2 'Birthday' shoe
Dwyane Wade is one heck of a stylish guy, ain't he? Between the short pants and tight blazers that he's been seen around Miami practically voguing in, he's also become a trailblazer in the sneaker...
Culture of Hoops
2014 NBA All-Star Sleeved Jerseys!
Well, thanks to the always meticulous and reliable Paul Lukas , we have our look at the new NBA All-Star jerseys for the 2014 game, made by adidas. We'll save you a bunch of pretense...
