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
Will the Portland Trail Blazers “Win Now” Trade Pay Off?
Among a flurry of trades within the hours leading up to the NBA trade deadline, the Portland Trail Blazers made a win-now move, trading Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood to the Toronto Raptors for...
Culture of Hoops
What Makes a Team Successful in the NBA?
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube The National Basketball Association, (NBA) has been established since 1946. Now in its 75th season, fans have witnessed many great teams rise through the ranks and claim the title....
Culture of Hoops
The Better of the NBA Rookie of the Year Candidates
LaMelo Ball 's recent wrist surgery seemingly closes the door on his hold over the NBA Rookie of the Year award. It was clearly his to lose up to this point, and his play was...
Culture of Hoops
LeBron James and His Case for More NBA MVP Awards
EDITOR'S NOTE: In the middle of writing this article, the Atlanta Hawks' Solomon Hill accidentally rolled onto LeBron James ' ankle. James is currently listed as out indefinitely, which means that LeBron's chase for a...
Culture of Hoops
Three Moves the Boston Celtics Should Make Before the NBA Trade Deadline
After losing five of their past seven games, something just isn't working for the Boston Celtics. Here are three potential NBA Trade Deadline moves to help boost their chances at an extended playoff run. Trade...
Culture of Hoops
The Collapse of the Minnesota Timberwolves: What Went Wrong?
Out of all the teams currently struggling their way through the 2020-21 NBA season, there are arguably few teams that have had as rough a time as the Minnesota Timberwolves have. With a disappointing start...
Culture of Hoops
Brooklyn Nets Continue to Dominate Without Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant has been watching his teammates from the Brooklyn Nets bench cruise past all challengers as he recovers from a torn hamstring injury he sustained on February 13. Without Durant, the Nets are 13-1...
Culture of Hoops
Brooklyn Nets: A Sense of Urgency And A Need To Chill
The Brooklyn Nets are in a good place. Obviously. Currently, they're tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for being Dat Beast in the east. The Nets have won 14 of their last 15 after a string...
Culture of Hoops
Stay Or Go Now: NBA Teams Chasing the 10th Seed
Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble And if I stay it will be double So come on and...
Culture of Hoops
Nets Vs. Knicks: Who\'s Winning The Battle of the Basketball Boroughs?
For the start of the 2012-13 NBA season, the Brooklyn Nets settled into their new home, Barclays Center, in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. They were armed with literal street cred with BK's own Jay-Z...
