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
HoopDimes Podcast - Episode 1: NBA MVP Contenders
DV and Frankie Buckets team up for their first podcast together, ever, as well as the premiere HoopDimes podcast episode. They pick their NBA MVP, as well as mention the contenders and pretenders so far....
Culture of Hoops
The Portland Trail Blazers Defense Needs To Change
The Portland Trail Blazers defense has been atrocious this season and will hold back any chance they have to win a title. In order to show just how bad it’s been, here is a couple...
Culture of Hoops
The Zion 1: Zion Williamson’s First Signature Sneaker Debuts
New Orleans Pelicans star, Zion Williamson is finally coming out with his own signature sneaker. Having been a part of Jordan Brand since his NBA journey began last season, Williamson will debut the Zion 1...
Culture of Hoops
Hoop Dimes Alley Oop: Zion Williamson to the New York Knicks?
Recently, Zion Williamson mentioned how much he loved playing in the New York Knicks' building, Madison Square Garden. In fact, he was visibly elated. Could this be a sign of things to come? Watch the...
Culture of Hoops
LaMarcus Aldridge: A Career of What-Ifs
On April 15th, LaMarcus Aldridge released shocking news that due to issues with his heart, he would need to immediately retire from the game of basketball. He was a great player that was underrated throughout...
Culture of Hoops
How Injuries Opened the Floodgates for the NBA MVP Conversation
For most of the current NBA season, the favorite for the NBA MVP award has been interchangeable between three players: LeBron James , Joel Embiid , and Nikola Jokić . And with how things were...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Super Teams Since 2000: Much Ado About Nothing?
The Brooklyn Nets have been a polarizing team this 2020-21 NBA season, and that really began in January when they traded for James Harden from the Houston Rockets to join fellow superstars, Kyrie Irving and...
Culture of Hoops
Who Will Be the 2020-2021 NBA MVP?
Time passes as fast as the action on the court plays out, and already we’re into the second half of the NBA season. The stars have returned fresh from the recent NBA All-Star break, following...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Trade Deadline Grades: Western Conference
Jan 11, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Toronto Raptors shooting guard Norman Powell (24) drives to the basket while defended by Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. (2) during the second half at Moda...
Culture of Hoops
NBA Trade Deadline Grades: Eastern Conference
The NBA trade deadline is always a harried and hurried day as teams attempt to get better in anticipation of the upcoming NBA playoffs or to go the longer view route, acquiring young players that...
