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
What Is Wrong With USA Basketball?
Screen capture courtesy of USA Basketball/YouTube. A fter some close calls during the opening week of the Olympic games, just what is wrong with Team USA’s Men’s Basketball Team? Nothing. This is just who they...
LifeStyle
MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE 2016 FIRST OVERALL PICK MYLES JONES JOINS ADIDAS
adidas today announced a multiyear partnership with Major League Lacrosse's 2016 draft number one overall draft pick, midfielder Myles Jones of the Chesapeake Bayhawks. Widely considered one of the marquee players in North America's fastest...
Culture of Hoops
America's Olympics
T he Summer Olympic Games should be the most prestigious and compelling event in the world every four years. Some of my generation’s first major sports memories growing up were from the 1996 Centennial Games...
NBA
One Man Band: Russell Westbrook Re-Ups With OKC Thunder
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr. Oklahoma City can finally breathe easy. After watching three of their core four skip town, Russell Westbrook , has risen as the prodigal son who stayed. For now. Westbrook and...
NBA
Is a Derek Fisher Player Comeback in the Near Future?
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . OK, so what if he was initially kicked to the curb by the New York Knicks after going an abysmal 1-9 as their head coach? Does that mean former...
LifeStyle
Under Armour Announces 2016 Stephen Curry Asia Tour
Stephen Curry will embark on his second annual summer tour with Under Armour beginning on September 2. The reigning league MVP will once again share his commitment to helping players everywhere realize their potential both...
LifeStyle
ICYMI: Skullcandy teams with Athletigen in athletic research partnership
Studies have been shown that music dramatically affects the human brain in a variety of ways...but how does music affect the brain during sports competition? That's something we're all going to find through the Skullcandy...
NBA
Russell's Revenge: How Russell Westbrook Can Get Back At Kevin Durant
Image courtesy of Erik Daniel Drost/Flickr. When Kevin Durant announced he was joining his biggest foe, the Golden State Warriors , it said two things—I want a championship ring as soon as possible and I...
NBA
Current NBA Players Break New Ground by Choosing to Fund Health Insurance for Retired NBA Players
Image courtesy o the NBPA. The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today that its player representatives have voted unanimously to fund health insurance for all retired NBA players with at least three years of...
Culture of Hoops
Karl-Anthony Towns Hopes to Spend His Entire Career With Timberwolves
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Karl-Anthony Towns grew up in New Jersey. He loves it there. But it’s not home anymore. “A lot of times, I talk to my friends and family and I’m...
