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
Warriors Win Game 5, Advance Over Blazers
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Golden State Warriors didn't look its strongest during much of Game 5. Nevertheless, a Klay Thompson explosion and recently announced MVP, Stephen Curry, arriving late made it enough...
LifeStyle
Under Armour Celebrates Stephen Curry’s Second Consecutive NBA MVP Award with NBA 2K16 & Limited Edition Back-to-Back Shoe Pack
Brought to you by our friends at Under Armour. Stephen Curry ’s impression on the sport of basketball is a lesson in the power of perseverance, through sheer will and hard work. In the 2014-2015...
LifeStyle
Under Armour Helps Stephen Curry #BreakTheGame With NBA 2K Ratings Boost
Brought to you by our friends at Under Armour. As ridiculous as Stephen Curry ’s season has been, many have mentioned throughout the year that he’s been even better than a video game. To prove...
LifeStyle
Under Armour & Bryce Harper Announce Multi-Year Partnership Extension
Brought to you by our friends at Under Armour. Baseball’s brightest and one of the most the marketable young stars, Bryce Harper , and leading sports and innovation brand, Under Armour, announce today a multi-year...
NBA
Steph Curry Returns and Rises in Warriors Game 4 OT Win
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers played a Game 4 that was nothing short of mesmerizing. Allow me to throw out a few plot lines that came...
Culture of Hoops
Blazers Take Game 3 as Damian Lillard Drops 40
Image courtesy of nikk_la/Flickr . The Portland Trail Blazers did what was necessary in Game 3 - they received an explosion from Damian Lillard and contributions from multiple players. This led to a 120-108 Game...
LifeStyle
adidas debuts player-only adizero Afterburner 2.0 Mother's Day Cleats
Ever see a pretty baseball cleat? Well, you can see one here today, by adidas of all brands -- especially for the love of moms everywhere, the adidas adizero Afterburner 2.0 Mother's Day Cleats. Here's...
LifeStyle
adidas Supports Damian Lillard and Rip City
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. To welcome Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers back to Moda Center and support the team's playoff run, adidas raised two inspirational billboards in the Rose...
Culture of Hoops
Canelo Vs Khan - What Matters is What's Next
Image courtesy of HBO Sports. May 7 promises to be a great night in Las Vegas as the first boxing event hosted by the T-Mobile Arena at the MGM Grand commences. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, boxing’s...
LifeStyle
Look Closer presents... Clear Weather CONVX
Look Closer 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 with a side of expert commentary. Inspired...
