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
Thunder Blitz & Take Apart Warriors in Dominant Game 3 Showing
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Oklahoma City Thunder were focused in Game 3. That would be one way to describe the events that transpired. In a thoroughly dominant dismantling of the Golden State...
NBA
REDEMPTION! Raptors Defeat Cavaliers 99-84 On Record Setting Night in Toronto
Image courtesy of the Toronto Raptors/Facebook . Kyle Lowry doesn’t give a damn about your approval. From the endless Michael Jordan crying face meme’s to the viral scolding’s he took from peers and fans alike,...
Interviews
Irving Roland: The Hidden Coach
Image courtesy of Irving Roland. Head coaches are in the limelight about as much as players are. But when it comes to assistants, training staff, and other personnel, all of these pieces get almost no...
NBA
The Underwhelming NBA Playoffs with the Ending We All Want
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube . The NBA playoffs haven’t been what we’re used to seeing. The seven-game thrillers, neck-and-neck competitive series, where every game could go either way. It just hasn’t been there...
NBA
Warriors Destroy Thunder in Critical Game 2 Victory
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Golden State Warriors had no problem destroying the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the West Finals, evening the series 1-1 in the process. The final score...
LifeStyle
Reebok Releases Classic Leather Ice
Brought to you by our friends at Reebok. Chill out and style up in the Classic Leather Ice. This timeless Reebok silhouette switches out its signature gum bottom for a crisp, ice-blue sole to keep...
Interviews
Former NBA Player Maurice Ager Talks Michigan State, Mark Cuban, His Grammy Nomination, Hoops School & More
Image courtesy of Maurice Ager/Twitter . Jeffrey Kee: Maurice, you were born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. You’re a graduate of Crockett High School. Talk about your upbringing a little bit. Maurice Ager: My childhood...
NBA
Thunder Take Game 1 With Strong 2nd Half
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Oklahoma City Thunder have, as is commonly said in a series of this nature, drawn first blood against the Golden State Warriors in the West Finals. Overcoming a...
NBA
2016 NBA Playoffs Legacy Watch
Image Courtesy of Golden State Warriors/Facebook We're down to the NBA's Final Four, and that means it's that point in the postseason where we can seriously begin considering all of the historical ramifications for every...
LifeStyle
Reebok / Allen Iverson AI Question-Mid 'Practice' Launch Announcement
Brought to you by our friends at Reebok. This Question Mid Practice release celebrates Allen Iverson 's infamous "Practice" rant (which you can see below) on May 7, 2002. This mainstream sports moment went viral...
