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.
LifeStyle
adidas Unveils First Silhouette Crafted at SPEEDFACTORY
As part of adidas’ journey to reinvent where, why and how product is created, adidas unveils Futurecraft M.F.G. (Made for Germany). The brand new running silhouette is born out of adidas’ first SPEEDFACTORY endeavor in...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy Basketball Draft Prep: Schedule Analysis
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . I’ve been playing fantasy basketball for over a decade and each year I learn something new. In recent years, I have begun to pay more and more attention to...
LifeStyle
Hype x Pokémon Collaboration
Streetwear fashion favorite HYPE announce their release of a new collaboration bringing the fun and excitement of Pokémon to one of the UK’s most distinctive fashion brands. The new collaboration features the iconic Pokémon Pikachu,...
LifeStyle
adidas AlphaBOUNCE Triple Black Available Now
Introducing adidas AlphaBOUNCE Triple Black. AlphaBOUNCE is an innovative running shoe that offers an adaptive fit and feel for runners and versatile athletes. The combination of BOUNCE cushioning in the midsole with a seamless upper...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy Basketball Cheat Sheet: Top 20 by Stat
Screen Capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube. Here is a useful resource I wanted to share that has been pretty useful to me through the years. As I build my fantasy basketball team on draft day, whether...
NBA
Derrick Rose on Trial: Will the Results Determine the Fate of Phil Jackson?
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Derrick Rose wasted no time joining the problematic guard tradition of the New York Knicks. Joining names like Stephon Marbury , Latrell Sprewell , and Raymond Felton , Rose...
NBA
Rudy Gay, Kings Destined for a Breakup
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . A ccording to multiple sources around the league, Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay has informed the team that he'll opt out of his 2017-2018 player option and likely leave...
LifeStyle
adidas and Damian Lillard Strike with Shark Black Edition
An offensive force at the top of the NBA food chain, Damian Lillard continues to grind during offseason workouts as he prepares for his fifth year in the league. Representing Dame's primal on-court instinct and...
Culture of Hoops
Fantasy Players of Interest: Karl-Anthony Towns
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The 2016-17 NBA season is right around the corner and I’m already crazy-excited! To help everyone prepare for fantasy basketball we will be doing a series of posts on...
LifeStyle
adidas Adds Eight to Already Impressive 2016 Rookie Class
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. adidas Basketball welcomes eight new members to the hoops family, adding to an already impressive 2016 Rookie Class. Thon Maker of the Milwaukie Bucks, Taurean Prince of...
