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.
NBA
NBA All-Star Weekend Predictions: Rising Stars Challenge
Courtesy of the NBA. Some of Hardwood & Hollywood's greatest basketball minds (and me) got together to talk everything NBA All-Star Weekend and make our predictions for this weekend's events. I'm joined by our New...
NCAA Basketball
2017 March Madness - Bracketology Update #2
Image courtesy of Marianne O'Leary/Flickr. We're just a month or so away from the NCAA Tournament, and that means for the first time all year, Bracketology Projections are actually relevant. I've been doing Bracketology for...
LifeStyle
adidas Introduces alphabounce Refresh in Athlete Packed Running Campaign
Today adidas Running unveils the second generation of alphabounce with Aramis inspired print technology in a new campaign featuring athletes more focused on offense and defense than pace or laps. The :60 film – including...
LifeStyle
adidas Unveils Dame 3 Lights Out Edition
Joining elite company as just the 10th player in league history to record 8,000 points and 2,000 assists in his first five seasons, Damian Lillard has made a name for himself as one of the...
NBA
What Kevin Love's Injury Means For The Eastern Conference's Elite
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr. It was only a matter of time. Whenever it seems like a like an NBA Finals matchup looks set prior to the season it’s like the Sports Gods do everything...
Culture of Hoops
Knicks lift ban on Charles Oakley
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The New York Knicks lifted their ban on former player Charles Oakley on Tuesday, sources told ESPN, but Oakley says he just wants an apology. "It's not about being...
NBA
Big Willy Style: Hernangomez's Development Can Salvage A Lost Season For The Knicks
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. There has not been much to look forward to this season at Madison Square Garden. Phil Jackson ’s vendetta against Carmelo Anthony has taken center stage. James Dolan’s petty...
Culture of Hoops
Serge Ibaka Headed to Toronto
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Something needed to be done. And after weeks of seeing their defensive efficiency take an absolute beating, the Toronto Raptors hope they have found a solution by reportedly trading...
NBA
2017 NBA All-Star Valentines Day Dunk Fest
Image courtesy of the NBA. Valentines Day, is a day where love is meant to be (bought) shared. Whether the gesture consists of a glittery bedazzled card, flowers that will die too soon, dinner at...
LifeStyle
adidas Football Unveils 2017 Uncaged Collection
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. adidas recently unveiled the 2017 Uncaged Collection, featuring the adizero 5-Star 6.0 and FREAK x KEVLAR® football cleats. The new collection features a Cheetah, Dragon, Falcon, Lion,...
