Best Threads Ever?

[Bobfootball6]

Hello!
Went looking for some college basketball forums in research for an upcoming podcast. Came across DBR and was blown away at the community here - I think a lot of people on the outside have negative preconceptions on Duke fans and you guys are great. I wanted to to a podcast episode on the community here and some of the best posts of all time. If you guys have a list of some of the best threads/posts here I would appreciate if you shared them.

Thanks so much,
Harrison

P.S. Some great threads I have found in many hours of searching the archives
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?14274-Funny-story-dealing-with-the-rivalry!
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?23168-Decals-on-the-playing-surface
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?14780-Greivis-Vasquez-is-a-jerk
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?13687-Curry-Best-Passer-Ever

[gam7]

My favorite: Who Doesn't Love Lists? (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?23568-Who-Doesn-t-Love-Lists-Coach-K-s-Top-Wins-and-Toughest-Losses-at-Duke&highlight=doesn%27t+love+lists)

[dukelifer]

Hello!
Went looking for some college basketball forums in research for an upcoming podcast. Came across DBR and was blown away at the community here - I think a lot of people on the outside have negative preconceptions on Duke fans and you guys are great. I wanted to to a podcast episode on the community here and some of the best posts of all time. If you guys have a list of some of the best threads/posts here I would appreciate if you shared them.

Thanks so much,
Harrison

P.S. Some great threads I have found in many hours of searching the archives
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?14274-Funny-story-dealing-with-the-rivalry!
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?23168-Decals-on-the-playing-surface
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?14780-Greivis-Vasquez-is-a-jerk
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?13687-Curry-Best-Passer-Ever

Despite what you may have heard, Duke fans are great ;)

I found this from me in one of the threads you referenced

Hyperbole

Just as the 2008-2009 Tar Heels are the best college basketball team of all time, Curry is the best passer in college basketball history. He is a very good player and an underrated passer as most see him as a very good shooter. He can be a point guard at the next level- but as we saw in the Duke game- his decision making is not quite there yet. Curry has a lot of room for growth. He could be Steve Nash in a few years- a ball player with a high IQ and not a lot of leaping ability and explosiveness who made himself into one of the best in the game by working very, very hard.

Not too bad for an 11 year old prediction ;)

[Bobfootball6]

Despite what you may have heard, Duke fans are great ;)

I found this from me in one of the threads you referenced

Hyperbole

Just as the 2008-2009 Tar Heels are the best college basketball team of all time, Curry is the best passer in college basketball history. He is a very good player and an underrated passer as most see him as a very good shooter. He can be a point guard at the next level- but as we saw in the Duke game- his decision making is not quite there yet. Curry has a lot of room for growth. He could be Steve Nash in a few years- a ball player with a high IQ and not a lot of leaping ability and explosiveness who made himself into one of the best in the game by working very, very hard.

Not too bad for an 11 year old prediction ;)

I saw that - pretty impressive! It was pretty funny to read Steph being referred to as "Seth's Brother" like in this thread haha - https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?15496-AP-A-A-Gerald-3rd-team-Seth-s-brother-1st-team

[dukelifer]

I saw that - pretty impressive! It was pretty funny to read Steph being referred to as "Seth's Brother" like in this thread haha - https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?15496-AP-A-A-Gerald-3rd-team-Seth-s-brother-1st-team

Yes - a funny group here and many old timers with long memories. And if you don’t know your stuff or are not careful about your research - someone will call you out. This place makes you a better more knowledgeable basketball fan- not just a better Duke fan.

[Steven43]

Yes - a funny group here and many old timers with long memories. And if you don’t know your stuff or are not careful about your research - someone will call you out. This place makes you a better more knowledgeable basketball fan- not just a better Duke fan.

Everything you said is accurate. DBR is phenomenal. And I’m speaking from the point of view of someone who has been many times humbled on here. But I’ve learned a heckuva lot.

Speaking of all-time posts, I wish someone could dig up that series of posts by the DBR poster (whose name I forget) who about 9 or 10 years ago made the case for Brian Zoubek being some kind of transcendent center who understood and played the game on a higher level than just about anyone else.

I would read those posts thinking I was either hallucinating or perhaps just did not understand the game of basketball at all. It was awesome, nonetheless. Please, someone find those posts.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Everything you said is accurate. DBR is phenomenal. And I’m speaking from the point of view of someone who has been many times humbled on here. But I’ve learned a heckuva lot.

Speaking of all-time posts, I wish someone could dig up that series of posts by the DBR poster (whose name I forget) who about 9 or 10 years ago made the case for Brian Zoubek being some kind of transcendent center who understood and played the game on a higher level than just about anyone else.

I would read those posts thinking I was either hallucinating or perhaps just did not understand the game of basketball at all. It was awesome, nonetheless. Please, someone find those posts.

I do give you props for being a newish poster who adjusted well to feedback - sometimes less polite than others. I claim responsibility for giving you a hard time early on. Some of us long timers get a little territorial about our soace.

[Steven43]

I do give you props for being a newish poster who adjusted well to feedback - sometimes less polite than others. I claim responsibility for giving you a hard time early on. Some of us long timers get a little territorial about our soace.

Hey, I get that; it’s only fair. It’s sink or swim on DBR. You’d better bring it with legit commentary backed up convincingly or you will pay the price. I accept that and have actually learned to love it, even when I get put in my place. And you are one of the better posters, by the way.

[Bobfootball6]

Everything you said is accurate. DBR is phenomenal. And I’m speaking from the point of view of someone who has been many times humbled on here. But I’ve learned a heckuva lot.

Speaking of all-time posts, I wish someone could dig up that series of posts by the DBR poster (whose name I forget) who about 9 or 10 years ago made the case for Brian Zoubek being some kind of transcendent center who understood and played the game on a higher level than just about anyone else.

I would read those posts thinking I was either hallucinating or perhaps just did not understand the game of basketball at all. It was awesome, nonetheless. Please, someone find those posts.

Is it this?
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?19492-Brian-Zoubek-NBA-player&highlight=Zouperman

[MarkD83]

You can not put together a list of top threads on DBR without this thread

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44886-Duke-v-Kentucky&highlight=kentucky

Folks are always surprised by the content, but it has some of the best restaurant recommendations I have ever seen.

[Bobfootball6]

You can not put together a list of top threads on DBR without this thread

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44886-Duke-v-Kentucky&highlight=kentucky

Folks are always surprised by the content, but it has some of the best restaurant recommendations I have ever seen.

That's a classic - I'm officially hungry

[Neals384]

Hello!
Went looking for some college basketball forums in research for an upcoming podcast. Came across DBR and was blown away at the community here - I think a lot of people on the outside have negative preconceptions on Duke fans and you guys are great. I wanted to to a podcast episode on the community here and some of the best posts of all time. If you guys have a list of some of the best threads/posts here I would appreciate if you shared them.

Thanks so much,
Harrison

P.S. Some great threads I have found in many hours of searching the archives
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?14274-Funny-story-dealing-with-the-rivalry!
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?23168-Decals-on-the-playing-surface
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?14780-Greivis-Vasquez-is-a-jerk
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?13687-Curry-Best-Passer-Ever

one thing I’ve learned to appreciate: when someone starts a thread, everyone who has anything to say on that topic posts to that thread. At other forums that shall remain nameless, you can find, for example, half a dozen threads about the result of one game.

best thread ever on dbr has to be the Coronavirus thread (select “off-topic” forum first). It may well save your life. It’s truly amazing to discover that we have multiple Drs with relevant experience.

[devildeac]

You can not put together a list of top threads on DBR without this thread

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44886-Duke-v-Kentucky&highlight=kentucky

Folks are always surprised by the content, but it has some of the best restaurant recommendations I have ever seen.

And that thread should always be followed with a thirst-quenching reference to this one:

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?3840-Ymm-Beer

Pull up a chair/barstool and join us some evening/weekend.

[dukelifer]

Everything you said is accurate. DBR is phenomenal. And I’m speaking from the point of view of someone who has been many times humbled on here. But I’ve learned a heckuva lot.

Speaking of all-time posts, I wish someone could dig up that series of posts by the DBR poster (whose name I forget) who about 9 or 10 years ago made the case for Brian Zoubek being some kind of transcendent center who understood and played the game on a higher level than just about anyone else.

I would read those posts thinking I was either hallucinating or perhaps just did not understand the game of basketball at all. It was awesome, nonetheless. Please, someone find those posts.

Maybe this thread- greybeard was a fan

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?6429-Could-Zoubek-be-the-Final-Piece-to-this-team&highlight=Zoubek

Also - we have all taken our lumps at some point.

[Bobfootball6]

one thing I’ve learned to appreciate: when someone starts a thread, everyone who has anything to say on that topic posts to that thread. At other forums that shall remain nameless, you can find, for example, half a dozen threads about the result of one game.

best thread ever on dbr has to be the Coronavirus thread (select “off-topic” forum first). It may well save your life. It’s truly amazing to discover that we have multiple Drs with relevant experience.

Ill have to check it out thanks for the heads up!

[UrinalCake]

Not sure if this was on your original list, but a hallmark moment in DBR fame was when Shane Battier himself made an appearance and posted a message or two on the board.

Also the cinderblock discussion (which centered around the recruitment of Tyler Adams and trying to estimate his wingspan based on the number of cinderblocks in the wall behind him) was great and pretty indicative of the types of wild tangents that our readers often follow.

[Bobfootball6]

Forgot to mention that if anybody would be willing to talk for a few min about DBR on a podcast please DM me - thanks so much!

[Acymetric]

You can not put together a list of top threads on DBR without this thread

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44886-Duke-v-Kentucky&highlight=kentucky

Folks are always surprised by the content, but it has some of the best restaurant recommendations I have ever seen.


That's a classic - I'm officially hungry

Does anyone know how far back the Duke v Kentucky thread history goes? I know its a pretty long standing thing (with the linked thread being the most recent incarnation).

[devildeac]

Does anyone know how far back the Duke v Kentucky thread history goes? I know its a pretty long standing thing (with the linked thread being the most recent incarnation).

Yea, I've searched on several occasions and *think* I've found several Duke vs Kentucky threads but, if -jk or Devil84, each of whom have far, far, far better search skills than what I'm equipped with, desire/can perform a mega-merge, then we might all be happier folks discussing 'cue on DBR...

[sagegrouse]

Does anyone know how far back the Duke v Kentucky thread history goes? I know its a pretty long standing thing (with the linked thread being the most recent incarnation).

It was alive during the James Armstrong and Sagarmatha days. Maybe 15 years ago? Dunno -- time flies far too fast for me!

[sagegrouse]

"I'm not Going to Jinx It" thread, where alerts to potential upsets are mysteries to avoid mentioning the game explicitly. It's an amazing thread, although I usually don't know what the references are.

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44306-The-quot-I-m-Not-Going-to-Jinx-It-quot-Thread-2019-20-College-Basketball-Edition&highlight=upset+thread

[OldPhiKap]

Yea, I've searched on several occasions and *think* I've found several Duke vs Kentucky threads but, if -jk or Devil84, each of whom have far, far, far better search skills than what I'm equipped with, desire/can perform a mega-merge, then we might all be happier folks discussing 'cue on DBR...

This. It’s the combined thread we need in these dark times.

[CameronBornAndBred]

I got nuthin', other than that it's true; Greivis was a jerk.

[devildeac]

I got nuthin', other than that it's true; Greivis was a jerk.

"Nuestra Casa"

[brevity]

The Best Threads Ever are probably part of Nolan Smith's wardrobe.

10487

Seriously though, while I thought the OP's thread choices were a bit random, I did like seeing posts there from the late Olympic Fan and Cavlaw.

One project on my permanent back burner is a reference guide to Olympic Fan's posts on DBR. A topic will come up on occasion, and my first thought will be, "We've discussed this before, and Olympic Fan had a very strong opinion or perspective." Like his version of how Coach K was hired, or Sandy Koufax, or whatever.

Maybe this could be a shared project now that a bunch of people on DBR have free time on their hands.

[OldPhiKap]

The Best Threads Ever are probably part of Nolan Smith's wardrobe.

10487

Seriously though, while I thought the OP's thread choices were a bit random, I did like seeing posts there from the late Olympic Fan and Cavlaw.

One project on my permanent back burner is a reference guide to Olympic Fan's posts on DBR. A topic will come up on occasion, and my first thought will be, "We've discussed this before, and Olympic Fan had a very strong opinion or perspective." Like his version of how Coach K was hired, or Sandy Koufax, or whatever.

Maybe this could be a shared project now that a bunch of people on DBR have free time on their hands.

I remember making an off-hand comment about Woodrow Wilson, and Oly jumped on me with both feet. And DBR has never been the same.

Cavlaw was a great poster with great insight and a quick wit.

Miss them both.

[martydoesntfoul]

This one was pretty damn good:
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?38782-Favorite-All-Time-Great-Rock-Songs&p=1183853#post1183853

[martydoesntfoul]

One more: The 2014 Nike Hoops Summit thread (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?33681-2014-Nike-Hoops-Summit-Game/page3). And that’s because it contains by far my best post ever (that’s not saying much, but still).

OK, so I'm back from the game and dinner and the kids are in bed, so I'll add to the discussion what I can. Since I was in the 10th row halfway between the basket and the end line, I had a really good vantage point. So these are my initial thoughts...

Justise: It's just one game, but man was he impressive. He battled down low, finished around the rim, and of course hit the three before halftime. But more than that, he showed he could handle the ball (I think he brought it up on one possession), and made some great passes that should have resulted in several more assists. And on one play where Tyus went down hard, he ran across the court to be the first one to help him up. Given his defense, athleticism, ability to drive, and passing and dribbling skills, I really see him getting big minutes next year.

Jahlil: I think he's going to be great. First, he got stronger as the game went on (perhaps some of that was wearing down Towns and the subsequent foul trouble that went along with it). Second, he has great footwork and can get very quickly to the basket where he has a nice touch on his shot. Third, he's physically very mature and doesn't get pushed around. Fourth, he appears to have good hands and showed that he could play the inside-outside game with Tyus. Fifth, he plays really hard with a lot of intensity on both ends of the floor; for instance, when he got whistled for a BS call in the first half he yelled in frustration. In summary, I think he 's the real deal.

Tyus: I came away with similar views to the ones expressed on this thread. There's something about him that just instills confidence in his teammates when he has the ball. He spent the first 85 percent of the game patiently getting everyone involved (though I wish we could have seen more work with Myles). His quickness wasn't really evident though he did play good D. And then, with 5 minutes to go, BAM! He just took over, effortlessly blowing past people and finishing. I say he starts next year. He has a calmness and a leadership capability that we missed from our guards this season. Tyus just might be the key...

Myles: Would be great to get him, but I didn't see him as dominant as I expected him to be. He really does look more comfortable at the 4 (good news for us), and did show some range. Hopefully the injury, which looked from my vantage point to be an ankle sprain, isn't serious.

Other: Cliff Alexander is a man-child... someone behind me asked, rather incredulously, if he was really still in high school... I give him the Greg Oden Award as a result. Oubre was also impressive... kind of scary to think of these guys with Myles at Kansas, so I for one hope it doesn't happen. Theo Pinson appeared lightning quick in flashes. Stanley Johnson also looks to have star potential. For the World Team, to which I was paying less attention, Mudiay really stood out as a freak athlete who can light it up... keep an eye on him and SMU next year.

Of note: It was pretty cool to see so many Blazers scattered throughout the front rows, including Damian Lillard, Nicolas Batum, Wesley Matthews and Dorell Wright.

Warmups: It was hard to see much that stood out. The drills were pretty standard.

In conclusion: I'm really excited about our Big 3 (not to mention Grayson). They seem like good kids who are super-talented and who play hard and enjoy being around one other. I can't wait!

[bedeviled]

Maybe this thread- greybeard was a fanI frequently miss reading greybeard's comments about post moves and injury recovery from a Feldenkrais perspective.


Seriously though, while I thought the OP's thread choices were a bit random, I did like seeing posts there from the late Olympic Fan and CavlawMy first thought of meaningful threads was the one initiated by cavlaw's wife, hamster, letting the community know about our untimely loss (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?29028-Cavlaw-Clinton-McHugh-(1980-2012)).

For a more light-hearted choice, I might nominate the Walton Belt thread (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44490-The-Walton-Belt-(2019-20-edition))s, which can be traced back to an in-game comment by Bill Walton, noted by Olympic Fan. In this year's thread iteration, mkirsh aptly states (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44490-The-Walton-Belt-(2019-20-edition)&p=1203713#post1203713):
This is such an unbelievably dumb concept. It is my favorite recurring thread on DBR.

[dukelifer]

One more: The 2014 Nike Hoops Summit thread (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?33681-2014-Nike-Hoops-Summit-Game/page3). And that’s because it contains by far my best post ever (that’s not saying much, but still).

OK, so I'm back from the game and dinner and the kids are in bed, so I'll add to the discussion what I can. Since I was in the 10th row halfway between the basket and the end line, I had a really good vantage point. So these are my initial thoughts...

Justise: It's just one game, but man was he impressive. He battled down low, finished around the rim, and of course hit the three before halftime. But more than that, he showed he could handle the ball (I think he brought it up on one possession), and made some great passes that should have resulted in several more assists. And on one play where Tyus went down hard, he ran across the court to be the first one to help him up. Given his defense, athleticism, ability to drive, and passing and dribbling skills, I really see him getting big minutes next year.

Jahlil: I think he's going to be great. First, he got stronger as the game went on (perhaps some of that was wearing down Towns and the subsequent foul trouble that went along with it). Second, he has great footwork and can get very quickly to the basket where he has a nice touch on his shot. Third, he's physically very mature and doesn't get pushed around. Fourth, he appears to have good hands and showed that he could play the inside-outside game with Tyus. Fifth, he plays really hard with a lot of intensity on both ends of the floor; for instance, when he got whistled for a BS call in the first half he yelled in frustration. In summary, I think he 's the real deal.

Tyus: I came away with similar views to the ones expressed on this thread. There's something about him that just instills confidence in his teammates when he has the ball. He spent the first 85 percent of the game patiently getting everyone involved (though I wish we could have seen more work with Myles). His quickness wasn't really evident though he did play good D. And then, with 5 minutes to go, BAM! He just took over, effortlessly blowing past people and finishing. I say he starts next year. He has a calmness and a leadership capability that we missed from our guards this season. Tyus just might be the key...

Myles: Would be great to get him, but I didn't see him as dominant as I expected him to be. He really does look more comfortable at the 4 (good news for us), and did show some range. Hopefully the injury, which looked from my vantage point to be an ankle sprain, isn't serious.

Other: Cliff Alexander is a man-child... someone behind me asked, rather incredulously, if he was really still in high school... I give him the Greg Oden Award as a result. Oubre was also impressive... kind of scary to think of these guys with Myles at Kansas, so I for one hope it doesn't happen. Theo Pinson appeared lightning quick in flashes. Stanley Johnson also looks to have star potential. For the World Team, to which I was paying less attention, Mudiay really stood out as a freak athlete who can light it up... keep an eye on him and SMU next year.

Of note: It was pretty cool to see so many Blazers scattered throughout the front rows, including Damian Lillard, Nicolas Batum, Wesley Matthews and Dorell Wright.

Warmups: It was hard to see much that stood out. The drills were pretty standard.

In conclusion: I'm really excited about our Big 3 (not to mention Grayson). They seem like good kids who are super-talented and who play hard and enjoy being around one other. I can't wait!

In that thread I had these nuggets

Jones taking over late. Hmmm. Seems to like crunch time.

Yes he did- yes he did

And this

You are right that these kids are not finished products. D will remain a big concern for Duke. Jones like Cook is not big so he will struggle to handle certain guards. Winslow has the potential to be a great defender - and as such will need to play a lot. He can guard multiple positions. His O is streaky- but he is an athlete's athlete. Okafor is big and strong. He has great feet and if he gets the ball- he is hard to stop. But he is not explosive. If he develops a face up game - he will be very good. But he has much work ahead of him to be NBA ready. He will need good mentoring and guidance.

[Bobfootball6]

In that thread I had these nuggets

Jones taking over late. Hmmm. Seems to like crunch time.

Yes he did- yes he did

And this

You are right that these kids are not finished products. D will remain a big concern for Duke. Jones like Cook is not big so he will struggle to handle certain guards. Winslow has the potential to be a great defender - and as such will need to play a lot. He can guard multiple positions. His O is streaky- but he is an athlete's athlete. Okafor is big and strong. He has great feet and if he gets the ball- he is hard to stop. But he is not explosive. If he develops a face up game - he will be very good. But he has much work ahead of him to be NBA ready. He will need good mentoring and guidance.

Ha! Remember thinking the same thing on Winslow - even going as far as to say the Heat absolutely made the right move by not accepting four 1st round picks for him.

[Bobfootball6]

I frequently miss reading greybeard's comments about post moves and injury recovery from a Feldenkrais perspective.

My first thought of meaningful threads was the one initiated by cavlaw's wife, hamster, letting the community know about our untimely loss (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?29028-Cavlaw-Clinton-McHugh-(1980-2012)).

For a more light-hearted choice, I might nominate the Walton Belt thread (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44490-The-Walton-Belt-(2019-20-edition))s, which can be traced back to an in-game comment by Bill Walton, noted by Olympic Fan. In this year's thread iteration, mkirsh aptly states (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44490-The-Walton-Belt-(2019-20-edition)&p=1203713#post1203713):

Very sobering to read about Cavlaw... seemed like a very genuine and positive guy in reading through some of his threads.
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?2448-Coolest-Wife-Ever
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?12707-EA-Sports-NCAA-Basketball-09
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?20889-Sad-News-From-UNC-Law
https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?9008-Mario-Kart

Love the Walton Belt concept - I know he is somewhat controversial in the CBB community but I think he adds a lot levity to the game (which we could certainly use right now)

[dukelifer]

We just had a thread where we pretended to have DBR in 1991- looking forward to the 1991 tourney when Duke won its first championship. We pretended not to know the future but made predictions because we already knew them- a little shelter-at-home entertainment- even getting some of us to rewatch the games from almost 30 years ago. That said- it would be interesting to look through some of the predictions of players based on our impressions from the McDonald's games and the Blue and White Scrimmage - to see who was right and who was very wrong. Yes- I am looking for sports entertainment wherever I can find it these days.

[Steven43]

Ha! Remember thinking the same thing on Winslow - even going as far as to say the Heat absolutely made the right move by not accepting four 1st round picks for him.

In retrospect did the Heat, in your opinion, make the right move in not accepting those draft picks for Winslow? And who was it that offered those four 1st-round picks for him?

[Bobfootball6]

In retrospect did the Heat, in your opinion, make the right move in not accepting those draft picks for Winslow? And who was it that offered those four 1st-round picks for him?

I believe the Heat should have taken those picks - Winslow has been a solid role player but has not come close to returning the value four first round picks the Celtics offered for him (additional fun fact - Jordan's hornets also turned down the same offer to take Frank Kaminsky)

[Acymetric]

(additional fun fact - Jordan's hornets also turned down the same offer to take Frank Kaminsky)

Ugh, thanks for reminding me.

[dukelifer]

In retrospect did the Heat, in your opinion, make the right move in not accepting those draft picks for Winslow? And who was it that offered those four 1st-round picks for him?

Celtics, apparently

https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-4-first-rounders-justise-winslow-2015/

[Native]

No mention of “It’s Over?”

The 2015 Optimist Thread was also a gem.

[Bobfootball6]

No mention of “It’s Over?”

The 2015 Optimist Thread was also a gem.

Do you have links to those? Thanks!

[dukelifer]

Do you have links to those? Thanks!

Here is one

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?34968-Optimist-Thread&highlight=Optimist

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

No mention of “It’s Over?”

The 2015 Optimist Thread was also a gem.

Hey, that's me!

*Bows*

I'd like the thank the academy.

Seriously though, it was a heartfelt post that I felt needed to happen. This board has become increasingly knee-jerk in the last several years, and I understand some of the underlying reasons for it, but I still don't like seeing our guys get trashed after a loss. I wanted to buoy support for a really good team, and I wanted a safe space away from the negativity.

Getting to say "I told you so" was a really nice bonus!

[weezie]

I think the best threads at the ones I get sporks from.

The rest of the threads are just filler.

[lotusland]

There was a thread where posters explained their user names that I thought was interesting. I’m bad at thread search or I would link it.

[sagegrouse]

There was a thread where posters explained their user names that I thought was interesting. I’m bad at thread search or I would link it.

I happen to have started the Patrick Davidson thread back in the old forum (Sagarmatha, et al.). My screen name was "Blue Grouse" at the time. That was a classic set of flights of fancy dedicated a walk-on who started a home game against Chris Paul and Wake Forest. Thread is lost but where someone actually copied and saved all the messages. The game in question was February 20, 2005, and the thread came shortly afterwards.

[Nugget]

Definitely the "It's Over" thread from after the home loss against Maryland in 2001 when Boozer broke his foot is a gem.

I think my favorites, though, were "Bush Mispronounces Battier" (from the off-topic board) and the thread where Klemnop made his reappearance this year after Clemson finally won in Chapel Hill.

Plus, Kedsy's institution of the regular "Tracking Duke's Defense" thread after each game has inspired everyone around here to up their analytics game.

[Acymetric]

There was a thread where posters explained their user names that I thought was interesting. I’m bad at thread search or I would link it.

Ask and ye shall recieve:

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?42799-What-is-the-meaning-of-your-DBR-username (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?42799-What-is-the-meaning-of-your-DBR-username&highlight=username)

[cato]

Bush Mispronounces Battier.

Amiright?

ETA: Nugget beat me to it.

[cato]

I think the best threads at the ones I get sporks from.

The rest of the threads are just filler.

Ha! Add this one to the list, then.

[martydoesntfoul]

At least one UNCheat thread, right?

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?42113-time-for-the-ncca-to-let-unCHEATS-off-the-hook-AGAIN

[Ultrarunner]

"I'm not Going to Jinx It" thread, where alerts to potential upsets are mysteries to avoid mentioning the game explicitly. It's an amazing thread, although I usually don't know what the references are.

https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?44306-The-quot-I-m-Not-Going-to-Jinx-It-quot-Thread-2019-20-College-Basketball-Edition&highlight=upset+thread

I was hoping this thread would get an honorable mention. I'd spork you, Sage, but I haven't been promiscuous enough.
Seriously, there are so many great threads and memes woven into the threads - annual minutes threads, Duke vs. Kentucky, Patrick Davidson/Nick Horvath memes and the old summer leagues comments, cinder block measurements, pun degeneration (as an inexorable force on DBR as entropy), "It's Over", .
I miss some of the old posters - greybeard who was interesting and previously mentioned (and what other basketball board would have a Feldenkrais expert), Jumbo, a dozen others. Some I've tousled with like Kedsy or Steven43, but I've enjoyed the camaraderie of the board and appreciate the level of knowledge here, not just of Duke basketball, but of basketball in general when we stay on topic. (Looking at you,AOC-Transfers-to-Creighton (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?45071-AOC-Transfers-to-Creighton)) The range and depth of knowledge on DBR is incredible. Also, the humor - Patrick Davidson is an Urban Legend (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/printthread.php?t=8690&pp=20&page=1)
If I had to pick one thread that defined DBR, it would have to be Throaty's Handy Pocket Reference 2007 thread that's pinned to the top. If you read through the Throaty's Reference, almost all the major threads are expressed with a board favorite of 9F all day long. Also, any thread that said "Carolina looked good."

[jv001]

Here are some of the threads that I've enjoyed:
1) Duke Football Offseason discussion..OPK
2) 1991 Road to the Final Four-retrotour..MarkD83
3) G League..awhom
4) MOTM...JBDuke
5) Status Check...OZZIE4DUKE
6) Welcome to Duke thread
7) This week in the ACC..pfrDuke

I really miss some of the posters that are no longer posting, OLY, Jumbo, greybeard. I'm blessed to have been invited to this board by Bob Green. I've enjoyed it for 13 years now.

GoDuke!

[DevilHorse]

This thread made me think of two things:

1) It reminded me of the great paradox:

The world can be broken up into groups of those things that can be on lists (threads) and the list of those things that are not.

2) Will this thread be on the list of Best Threads ever?

I've got to get out more.

Larry
DevilHorse

[Indoor66]

This thread made me think of two things:

1) It reminded me of the great paradox:

The world can be broken up into groups of those things that can be on lists (threads) and the list of those things that are not.

2) Will this thread be on the list of Best Threads ever?

I've got to get out more.

Larry
DevilHorse

I'm trying to figure out what #1 means. 🤓🙄

[DevilHorse]

I'm trying to figure out what #1 means. 🤓🙄

It was an attempt at the Russell-Zermello Paradox, also known as (Bertrand) Russell's Paradox.

Originally from set theory, it states that,
"Some sets, such as the set of all teacups, are not members of themselves. Other sets, such as the set of all non-teacups, are members of themselves. Call the set of all sets that are not members of themselves “R.” If R is a member of itself, then by definition it must not be a member of itself. Similarly, if R is not a member of itself, then by definition it must be a member of itself."
QED.

But as i said, this thread reminded me of that, ergo my second statement.

Larry
DevilHorse

[rsvman]

I wouldn't want to bring up a thread I started as belonging in this category, but my thread "words you like or dislike" (or words to that effect) on the off-topic board is an example of why DBR is great.

Within the first 8 or 9 pages there is a fascinating discussion of "you're welcome" versus "no problem" as an answer to "thank you," and whether which you prefer is really largely a matter of when you were born. A thought-provoking discussion that wouldn't be out of place on NPR.

Gotta love DBR!