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
The Ultimate Brooklyn Nets Bandwagon Test
As it is with any team that gets an influx of great players, said franchise also gets a bunch of new fans to support them. While any fanbase welcomes new fans with open arms, they...
NBA
The Next NBA Legends: Way Too Early Edition
I mulled over what the first post of Hoop Dimes should be for a bit. Okay, for more than a bit. I was clearly overthinking this because I eventually brought on a raging headache that...
Culture of Hoops
The 2021 NBA All-Star Break Was Borderline Sickening
The NBA’s annual All-Star weekend is a joy many basketball fans look forward to every season. From the celebrities sitting courtside to the rim-shattering dunks from the Dunk Contest, what’s not to love? Well, this...
Culture of Hoops
The All-Time Points Leaders in NBA History
Image Courtesy of Kevork Djansezian/AP Regardless of why you love the NBA, there is no better sight than seeing your favorite player sink basket after basket. It's the points that win your team games. As...
Culture of Hoops
Are The Utah Jazz Finally The Real Deal?
At the beginning of January, just a few weeks after the 2020-21 NBA season started, the Utah Jazz were sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with a record of 4-4.Their lackluster efforts in...
NBA
James Harden Has Evolved the Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets went all in on championship aspirations when they acquired former MVP James Harden to go alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving . There were many skeptics about how this trio would work...
NBA
Nikola Jokić Versus Joel Embiid is a Flash to the Past
In recent years, the NBA has seen the center position fall out of the preferred style of play. Teams have opted for smaller, better shooting teams. This year however, there are two centers at the...
Culture of Hoops
Basketball Heroes: Five of the Best Former Florida Gators
The NBA is the cream of the crop in the basketball world. The East Conference and the West Conference is watched avidly by million of fans around the world. The East Conference is currently undergoing...
Culture of Hoops
NBA All-Star Weekend: Bad Idea or Necessary Evil?
In normal circumstances, players are usually excited heading into NBA All-Star weekend. However, this isn't normal circumstances, and players are less receptive to playing in an All-Star game this year. If the league wants to...
Culture of Hoops
The Run | Ep. 7 | NBA All-Star Reserves and Snubs
In a brand new episode of The Run presented by Hardwood & Hollywood, co-hosts Chris Thomas and Holden Velasco discuss the NBA All-Star game selections and who got snubbed. The co-hosts...
