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
Ebony & Ivory: adidas Originals Mutombo
Dikembe Mutombo, without doubt, is one of the greatest players in the history of basketball. Known primarily as a dominant defensive force in the NBA, he was also one of the biggest personalities and one...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Clippers lose to Brooklyn Nets, fall to 7-7 on the road
The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Brooklyn Nets last night at the Barclays Center, 102-93. After the loss to the struggling Brooklyn Nets, Jared Dudley tweeted: “I will continue to stay in the gym...
Culture of Hoops
'Reign'-y Day: Reebok Kamikaze II "Trail Blazers"
Shawn Kemp came to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade after spending two prior seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers. A perennial All-Star, "The Reignman" didn't quite work out in Oregon, for a number of...
Culture of Hoops
Air Jordan No. 12 returns as a Retro in "Taxi"
The original Air Jordan XII was a beacon from Nike that change was inevitable and it was going to continue. After Michael Jordan proved to the world that he could return from retirement and dominate...
Culture of Hoops
Can DeMarcus Cousins handle the addition of Rudy Gay?
Is there enough room in for two "stars"? Image courtesy of Matthew Addie/HeelSports . The Sacramento Kings have pumped new life into an otherwise declining season, accepting a trade with the Toronto Raptors that sends...
Culture of Hoops
Nike debuts the Kobe Prelude II
Upon their initial release, the second Nike name signature shoe of Kobe Bean Bryant, the then-Zoom Kobe II, was one of the most unique sneakers of the time. The first to incorporate Nike's Free technology...
Culture of Hoops
Doc Rivers returns to Boston for an emotional night
In the 1991 Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers strolled into the Boston Garden for a Game 5 fight in which Celtics fans would gasp in unison and lose hope for a brief moment. A...
Culture of Hoops
The Charlotte Bobcats shoot poorly in loss to Orlando Magic
The Charlotte Bobcats were looking to get back to the .500 mark after an exciting victory Monday night over the Golden State Warriors. But the Bobcats would not have the same result against the Orlando...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Clippers picking it up on D with Doc Rivers
The secret to winning it all in basketball isn’t even much of a secret. Offense wins games, and defense wins championships. Everybody and their mothers know that. The concept is simple, but the execution can...
Culture of Hoops
Orlando Magic take down Charlotte Bobcats
Coming in as losers of six straight, the Orlando Magic were looking to finish their six-game road trip with a bang against the Charlotte Bobcats. What ensued was some sloppy basketball, but the Magic fought...
