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
The New Derrick Rose Is All The Knicks Need
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. When Derrick Rose arrived in New York City it was the dawning of a new era for the Knicks and the final chapter in the book of D. Rose....
NBA
Turnovers Doom Kings in the Nation's Capitol
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Sacramento Kings (7-11) headed into Washington to take on the also-lowly Wizards (6-10) with high hopes coming off of a big win in Brooklyn a night earlier. But...
NBA
NBA Academy to Start Operating in India in 2017
If anyone had any doubts about the NBA’s determination to capitalize on their rising popularity abroad, recent news about the organization’s plans to open a sports academy in India next year should put those doubts...
NBA
Could LeBron James Ultimately Surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr We all know that LeBron James is among the best players in NBA history, especially just from watching his remarkable performances over the years. Last season, LeBron and the rest...
NBA
Kings Go Small, Come Up Big
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Sacramento Kings (5-9) Head Coach Dave Joerger finally followed the trend of today's NBA and decided to play small ball in attempt to get their season on the right...
NBA
Maximizing Joakim Noah
Image courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. If you had told me four years ago the Knicks would have Carmelo Anthony , Derrick Rose , Joakim Noah , a 21-year-old hoops saiyan , and Brandon Jennings I...
NBA
(So Not) Worth the Wait: Chandler Parsons Returns to Dallas
Around this time last year, the leaves on those fickle North Texas trees were finally starting to change and there was a brisk nip in the air (or it was still brutally humid because, well,...
LifeStyle
FANCHEST is the Perfect Gift for All Sports Fans This Holiday Season
Brought to you by our friends at FANCHEST. At FANCHEST we love our favorite teams, but absolutely hate shopping for gifts for the sports fans in our lives. Going to a big box sporting goods...
NBA
#FREEBOOGIE2K17: 5 Teams That Can Save DeMarcus Cousins
There are a few constants of a NBA season– LeBron James making the finals, the Knicks doing something stupid, and DeMarcus Cousins ’ name coming up in trade rumors. Cousins trade rumors have become an...
NBA
24 Hours Only: Panini Celebrates Westbrook's 40th Triple-Double With Commemorative Card
Courtesy of our friends at Panini. Starting Monday, November 14th, at 3:00 p.m. ET , for the next 24 hours, Panini America has released a special Russell Westbrook trading card on PaniniInstant.com to commemorate his...
