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
Los Angeles Clippers hold 76ers to 36 percent shooting in win
Image courtesy of Keith Allison On Monday night the Los Angeles Clippers continued their seven-game road trip against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking their fourth stop on the so-far frustrating road trip. Fresh from their loss...
Culture of Hoops
Mister King's NBA Court - Happy Holiday Edition Part 1
'Tis the season to be merry and happy. I wouldn't want to be a turkey around this time of year but I do appreciate the bird for its services. Two week's worth of action for...
Culture of Hoops
Memphis Grizzles grind out win over Orlando Magic
After a tough loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the injured Memphis Grizzlies welcomed the struggling Orlando Magic to town. Monday night saw the Grizzlies get a positive outcome, beating the visitors...
Culture of Hoops
Framing the NBA Pose
Image courtesy Keith Allison/Flickr A pose is a sustained posture for an artistic effect intended to impress (the fans) and/or embarrass (your opponent). During an 82-game NBA regular season, many situations can occur when a...
Culture of Hoops
John Wall emerging in fourth NBA season
The goal around the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. is clear for the 2013-14 season. It's playoffs or bust for the Washington Wizards. And that's not to say every team doesn't want to advance to...
Culture of Hoops
Short-handed Sacramento Kings outclass Dallas Mavericks in wake of trade
The new-look Sacramento Kings are off to a good start, and they’ve yet to even hit the floor with their recent acquisitions from Toronto. They may have been short-handed Monday night, but who they did...
Culture of Hoops
Weekly NBA power rankings from the Bassline: Week 7
If you’ve ever watched HBO’s "The Wire," you’ll know that it’s commonly referred to as one of the greatest shows in television history. You might also remember the quote “the king stays the king,” and...
Culture of Hoops
Kobe Bryant looks rusty in return loss to Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers game last night was bigger than usual. All season the Lakers have been a pretty fun team to watch, but it's just not the same without Kobe Bryant....
Culture of Hoops
Indiana Pacers are thunderstruck in Oklahoma City
Maybe it was jet lag. Maybe it was the last game of a grueling five-game road trip out west. Maybe it was a lack of defense. Maybe it was that the Oklahoma City Thunder are...
Culture of Hoops
Rudy Gay trade is low-risk and provides both teams guaranteed gains
The success of a trade is ultimately determined by time, but in the present it can be weighed on the scales of risk and reward. Sunday, the Sacramento Kings reportedly finalized a seven-player trade with...
