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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Aug 7, 2021.

  1. AroundTheWorld

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    Thank you Clutch. Been here from the start. Still my favourite place to waste time on the internet.

    I might have been one of the first people to get banned, too.

    Whatever happened to Frank S., who stole the old domain?

    I'm very grateful that you have been keeping the site running.
     
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    Congrats. Now get Harden off the banner please
     
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    THE BEST SITE ON THE INTERNET
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
     
  4. ArtV

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    Thanks Clutch!
     
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    Perfect day for a celebration! We get to see all our youngsters in action, hella excited :)
     
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    Fantastic stuff, and always has been.
     
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  7. El_Conquistador

    El_Conquistador King of the D&D, The Legend, #1 Ranking
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    Clutch,
    Sincere congratulations on achieving this 25-year milestone. You have built a wonderful platform and we have all benefitted greatly from your discipline, planning, and hard work. The site has had a tremendous impact on so many people, by providing a community to exchange ideas, form friends, and satisfy our around-the-clock need for discussion of sports, popular culture, politics, and so many other topics. For many around here, this website represents a significant part of people's lives! May the next 25 years be filled with continued growth, limitless financial success, and at least two more NBA championships!

    Best personal regards from The_Conquistador!
     
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  8. tinman

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    When you renamed it Clutchfans
    It transformed the world
    And the world is still jealous of the best sports site
    Cause it’s pure
     
  9. Two Sandwiches

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    Crazy. I've been a member for more than half my life. I've learned so much here. Basketball, life, finance, ride rides, fomfotability, and somehow I still turned out alright!


    Thanks Clutch!
     
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    Silver jubilee, congratz!!
     
  11. Roomba

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    I am forever grateful that Clutchfans exists—how else can the best fans of the best team in the world get to hang out, celebrate, and argue with each other (lovingly).

    Happy 25th to Clutchfans, and thank you so much for creating this site, Clutch!

    :D:D:D:D:D
     
  12. xiki

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    Congratulations, Sir Clutch

    you’ve had a great run and the next 25 promises to be better yet (I hope I’m around for the Golden Celebration).

    ATB…x…
     
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    y’all still crying about that, let’s wait and see if jalen green turn into the player we think he gon be first.
     
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    Happy anniversary

    someone please send clutch an upgraded graphic for the homepage - tired of seeing Harden’s grill :cool:
     
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    Thank you Clutch for a place to go that is consistently intriguing. I was functionally illiterate when a now ex girlfriend showed me the sight many years ago. I was lurking for years till I had to say something because someone was just so wrong in the “random trade tread”, lol. Thank you for having a place where fans have multiple opportunities to address the opinions. I remember looking at that post for hours before pushing the reply button. A sincere thank you for always being there.
     
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    Congrats @Clutch

    I take it you’re in Vegas. Fitting it falls on a day you’re reporting the start of the most important Summer League of that time, and get to see a lot of your members and friends from the site!
     
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    Before there was Facebook, before there was Twitter, there was ClutchFans. This remains one of the best places in the world for Fans.

    We're all grateful, Clutch.
     
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  18. Plowman

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    Oh, how I miss the days when we were a tiny medieval hamlet, the beginning of the internet. So much was different in our society, and my life. The millennium has been pretty brutal for me, but as I enter a new/much better phase of life, I look back on those times, and one of the few constants.....ClutchCity/Clutchfans......
    When I was away from Houston, it kept me connected....when I was here after the Fall of Rome, it helped keep me going.
    David - I owe you a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid, and am eternally grateful.

    OMT - I tried to find a copy of the Sports Illustrated article about the site, but had no luck.. If someone would be kind enough, to post it, I'd greatly appreciate it.
     
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    Thanks Clutch
     
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    Joined in '05, but was reading for years before. Congrats from Rolla, MO!
     
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