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 NBA's All-Fool's Gold Squad
Image Courtesy of Houston Rockets/Facebook Now that fantasy basketball drafts have passed us by and we all regretfully have taken on a few too many teams yet again, a buddy and I recently began exchanging...
Culture of Hoops
Top 50 NBA Players of the 21st Century - #6 Kevin Garnett
Image Courtesy of Elise Amendola/Associated Press Well hello there! Welcome to my fifth annual Top 50 NBA Players Countdown! In case you are new here, or if you haven’t heard what will be different this...
NBA
Kings Toughen Up in Toronto, Salvage Road Trip
Image courtesy of TJ Macias/Hardwood and Hollywood. Against all odds, the Sacramento Kings (3-5) managed to salvage what had been a putrid five-game road trip with a 96-91 win over the Toronto Raptors (4-2). After...
NBA
Ego Is His Enemy: Phil Jackson Should Return To The Sideline
Image courtesy of Phil Jackson/Twitter. If Knicks fans think they’ve seen this movie before it’s because they have. Coming off an offseason of many moves and cockeyed optimism, the team wasted no time bringing everyone...
NBA
Kings Routed by Bucks as Road Woes Continue
Image courtesy of Sacramento Kings/Facebook. It was a tough Saturday night for the Sacramento Kings (2-5) before the opening tip was even tossed as they entered Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (4-2) without their...
Culture of Hoops
Top 50 NBA Players of the 21st Century - #7 Dwyane Wade
Image Courtesy of Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports Well hello there! Welcome to my fifth annual Top 50 NBA Players Countdown! In case you are new here, or if you haven’t heard what will be different...
LifeStyle
adidas Football Unveils the Young Patriot Pack for Veterans Day
Inspired by patriotism and influenced by street culture, adidas Football today unveiled the 'Young Patriot' pack to honor the nation's active duty members and veterans. The new pack features the adizero 5-Star 6.0 x KEVLAR®,...
NBA
Cousins Can't Carry Kings Past Magic
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr. The Sacramento Kings fell short of yet another road win in Orlando on Thursday night as the Magic took control late and won by a final score of 102-94. The...
Culture of Hoops
Rudy Gay Off to Hot Start for Kings; Trade Rumors Heat Up
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr. T he Sacramento Kings are off to a mediocre 2-3 record early in the season but their small forward Rudy Gay has gotten off to a hot start, increasing his...
Culture of Hoops
Top 50 NBA Players of the 21st Century - #8 Kevin Durant
Image Courtesy of Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press Well hello there! Welcome to my fifth annual Top 50 NBA Players Countdown! In case you are new here, or if you haven’t heard what will be different this...
