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
Video: Introducing the new JJ I sneaker from J.J. Watt and Reebok
Brought to you by our friends at Reebok. Reebok has officially launched the JJ I , the first signature training sneaker from explosive Texans’ defensive end, J.J. Watt . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqMoHbY0GpU The JJ I provides the...
LifeStyle
adidas Releases Limited Edition Update of World’s Lightest Soccer Boot
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. adidas has showcased its on-going commitment to industry leading product innovation with the launch of a limited edition update of the adidas adizero 99g, the world’s lightest...
NBA
Team USA Proves the World Right, Prevails
Screen capture courtesy of USA Basketball/YouTube. "They are who we thought they were," as the recently late, great Dennis Green famously stated. T hat about sums up Team USA as well as anyone could put...
Culture of Hoops
Why Olympic Melo Cements Carmelo Anthony's Hall Of Fame Career
Screen capture courtesy of USA Basketball/YouTube. Carmelo Anthony has never gotten the praise he deserves. For 13 years Carmelo has lived up to the billing of a star player. He has been one of the...
LifeStyle
Reebok and Jadakiss Launch Question-Mid A5
Brought to you by our friends at Reebok. Reebok, Allen Iverson and Jadakiss have had a long and colorful history together. In 2001, the three parties came together to shoot a game-changing commercial for Iverson's...
LifeStyle
Reebok Classic & Kendrick Lamar launch new spoken word video for 'Perfect Split' campaign
Brought to you by our friends at Reebok. Following the launch of Reebok Classic’s Perfect Split photography campaign, in which globally acclaimed director Nabil captured Kendrick Lamar in a series of powerful and raw black-and-white...
LifeStyle
adidas Launches the Creator Studio Giving Fans the Chance to Design Kits for World’s Biggest Clubs
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. adidas has launched an initiative giving soccer fans around the world a unique chance to design the third jersey for some of the world’s biggest clubs. Called...
LifeStyle
adidas Releases Limited Edition UltraBOOST Metallic Pack
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. adidas unveils three unique limited edition versions of its leading UltraBOOST running shoe with the launch of the Metallic Pack. The shoes feature a striking metallic styling,...
Music
Former NBA Player Larry Sanders Produced on PARTYNEXTDOOR's New Album 'P3'
Former Milwaukee Bucks center, Larry Sanders , sat down with Complex to tell the story behind how he became a producer on PARTYNEXTDOOR's new album. Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . How did you connect...
NBA
Interview: Kobe Bryant Interested in Mentoring Young Lakers
In a recent interview with TWC Sportsnet, the newly retired, Kobe Bryant , expressed an interest in a mentoring role with the Los Angeles Lakers. “I would love to come by. I’ve spoken with Luke...
