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
Blast From the Past: Watch Kobe Bryant Drop 36 in Summer League
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr . While there was always a great deal of hype surrounding Kobe Bryant's journey directly from high school to the NBA, no one could have ever predicted he would go...
LifeStyle
adidas changes the look of energy running as BOOST is launched in Color
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. Today adidas gives BOOST™ a bold new look by introducing it in color for the first time. Available in red and black, the highly anticipated color update...
Podcasts
PODCAST: Baseball Coach Jim Morris joins adidas Group´s Mark King
University of Miami Head Baseball Coach Jim Morris joins adidas Group’s Mark King on his podcast Extraordinary Happens. Jim’s first coaching job was more than 40 years ago and today, he continues to be one...
Culture of Hoops
Why Amar'e Stoudemire Should Be Remembered As A Knick Great
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . When Amar'e Stoudemire announced he was finally retiring there was a collective sigh of relief from anyone who rooted for him. His body had clearly given all that it...
Culture of Hoops
Russell Westbrook "Angry" With Kevin Durant
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Russell Westbrook is taking time not just to figure out his next steps, but also to lick his own wounds. Reports have come out suggesting Westbrook's style of play...
MLB
adidas Brings XENO to Baseball
adidas today launched the XENO cleat collection - the first baseball cleats to feature adidas' revolutionary XENO technology. As the pioneer of #CLEATHEAD culture, adidas continues to bring sneaker trends to cleats and the XENO...
Culture of Hoops
Sacramento Kings to Name Street After Ex-NBA Commissioner David Stern
The Kings will announce Tuesday that they are naming the street leading to the front door of the new downtown arena in honor of former NBA Commissioner David Stern, whose persistent, decades-long efforts helped keep...
Culture of Hoops
C.J. McCollum Agrees to $106M Max Extension
Image courtesy of the Portland Trail Blazers/Facebook. Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum has reached agreement on a four-year, $106 million maximum contract extension, league sources told The Vertical. The deal includes no player option,...
LifeStyle
Under Armour and Bryce Harper Unveil the Harper One Platinum Colorway
Brought to you by our friends at Under Armour. We are excited to share with you the latest colorway of the first signature baseball cleat from Under Armour and Bryce Harper , the Harper One...
LifeStyle
Look Closer presents... adidas PureBOOST X
Look Closer at the The BMF with Complex Media is all about giving you the opportunity to see the best footwear and sportswear in performance & lifestyle fashion in up-close and personal, high-quality portraiture served...
