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.

Reebok Classic to re-release Shawn Kemp's Kamikaze
Culture of Hoops

Reebok Classic to re-release Shawn Kemp's Kamikaze

By Sandy Dover • January 02, 2014

Back in late 1994, when Shawn Kemp had steadily become mighty as the premier All-Star power forward of the Seattle SuperSonics, he finally arrived with a shoe that changed the game -- the Reebok Kamikaze....

Nike releases the LeBron 11 in 'Mica Green'
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Nike releases the LeBron 11 in 'Mica Green'

By Sandy Dover • January 02, 2014

Few shoes have been more beautiful than the Nike LeBron 11 and even fewer (if any) are as tech'ed out as the LeBron James signature (even if James himself has been slow to receiving the...

Nike christens 2014, Kyrie Irving with Zoom HyperRev
Culture of Hoops

Nike christens 2014, Kyrie Irving with Zoom HyperRev

By Sandy Dover • January 01, 2014

Kyrie Irving is one of the most talented and dynamic guards currently playing in the NBA. Though he's had a terrible time leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to any sort of on-court success (albeit trying as...

Indiana Pacers play strong fourth quarter in win against Cleveland Cavaliers
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Indiana Pacers play strong fourth quarter in win against Cleveland Cavaliers

By Thomas Lunay • January 01, 2014

Image courtesy of Peter Collins/Flickr . For a little over three quarters tonight at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, it seemed like the Cleveland Cavaliers were going to take the Indiana Pacers down to the wire in...

Our 1000th Post! Thank you for supporting Baller Mind Frame!
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Our 1000th Post! Thank you for supporting Baller Mind Frame!

By Dennis Velasco • January 01, 2014

Well, 1000 posts. Who would have ever thought we'd get this far? For myself, it was in doubt for a short period of time. Fortunately, Frankie Lloyd (Managing Editor) was around to pick up the...

Golden State Warriors dominate Orlando Magic
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Golden State Warriors dominate Orlando Magic

By Zach Oliver • January 01, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . After two of their better performances of the season, the Orlando Magic welcomed the Golden State Warriors to town to cap off a six-game home stand. The result was...

Sacramento Kings ring in the New Year with win over Houston Rockets
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Sacramento Kings ring in the New Year with win over Houston Rockets

By Steven Covella • January 01, 2014

DeMarcus Cousins knows how to ring in the New Year. His play on both ends of the floor at the conclusion of Tuesday night’s game, propelled the Sacramento Kings to a 110-106 win over the...

The adidas D Rose 4.5: Brenda
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Brenda

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

Just as beautiful as the black, the adidas D Rose 4.5 has also debuted in light scarlet -- most likely to honor Derrick Rose's mother, Brenda. It's a brilliant shoe that sparkles and shines and...

The adidas D Rose 4.5: Grey
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Grey

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

Unlike other recently debuted versions, the adidas D Rose 4.5 in grey is very revealing in its visual details, particularly in its lines upon the upper. There's a great mix of strange and beautiful going...

The adidas D Rose 4.5: Back In Black
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Back In Black

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

With all of the hubbub about Derrick Rose missing time , it's a wonder that anyone had thought about a second-series D. Rose shoe -- but that's what adidas is for. Adidas debuted the D...