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.

UFC 197 Fallout Rewind
Culture of Hoops

UFC 197 Fallout Rewind

By Mike DinellaMay 05, 2016

Screen capture courtesy of the UFC/YouTube. UFC 197 may have not had all the upsets I predicted, but it certainly met my expectations. Some fans may not agree with me due to the slow pace...

Warriors Late Push Results in Game 2 Victory
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Warriors Late Push Results in Game 2 Victory

By Tyler BirssMay 04, 2016

Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Golden State Warriors didn't appear ready to take a Game 2 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Losing throughout three quarters, it felt as though GSW would never...

Look Closer presents... Nike KD8 Suit
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Look Closer presents... Nike KD8 Suit

By Sandy DoverMay 04, 2016

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...

In Memoriam: The Eight Eliminated NBA Playoff Teams
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In Memoriam: The Eight Eliminated NBA Playoff Teams

By Sonny GiulianoMay 04, 2016

Image Courtesy of Houston Rockets/Facebook Just a few words about our fallen friends from Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Detroit Pistons Question of the Offseason: How much more will the Pistons young guns develop...

Look Closer: Reef Deckhand II TX & Deckhand Low
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Look Closer: Reef Deckhand II TX & Deckhand Low

By Sandy DoverMay 03, 2016

Look Closer at 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 with...

Internal Review: Related Garments impresses with 'refined' undergarments
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Internal Review: Related Garments impresses with 'refined' undergarments

By Sandy DoverMay 02, 2016

When brothers Mike and David Appel teamed up to start Related, they wanted to create a brand that was much more than matching socks with underwear, they wanted to introduce men to a new way...

Warriors Take Game 1 Behind Klay Thompson's 37 Points
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Warriors Take Game 1 Behind Klay Thompson's 37 Points

By Tyler BirssMay 02, 2016

Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. The Golden State Warriors defended its home court over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1. With Klay Thompson scoring 37 points and Draymond Green having a 23-13-11 line,...

The Curtain Draws on the 2015-16 Season for The Dallas Mavericks
Culture of Hoops

The Curtain Draws on the 2015-16 Season for The Dallas Mavericks

By TJ MacíasApril 29, 2016

Image courtesy of TJ Macias/The BMF . When I first faced him two years ago, he was simply a spec on the far end of a practice court, his larger-than-life frame faced toward the very...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Former NBA Player Jerrod Mustaf Discusses His Career, The NBA Lifestyle, Playing Overseas, Streetball, Community Involvement, & More
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Former NBA Player Jerrod Mustaf Discusses His Career, The NBA Lifestyle, Playing Overseas, Streetball, Community Involvement, & More

By Jeffrey KeeApril 29, 2016

All images courtesy of jerrodmustaf.com . Jeffrey Kee: Talk about your upbringing a little bit. As a kid who had just moved to Maryland from North Carolina, how did you get the attention of Morgan...

Reebok 'Alien Stomper' Announcement & Giveaway
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Reebok 'Alien Stomper' Announcement & Giveaway

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffApril 28, 2016

Brought to you by our friends at Reebok. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the James Cameron film, ALIENS, Reebok and Fox Consumer Products have teamed up to give fans a chance to own...