Retirement Announcement (...for real this time...probably...)
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2021
- My semi-retirement, which started at the outset of the 2020-21 NBA season, was not quite as retirementful as I would have hoped. While my output of role-player-focused highlightage was significantly reduced from seasons past, the siren call of NBA role-players scoring twentyish points was too alluring for me to resist, and I ended up uploading considerably more highlight videos than I anticipated. I kept calling it a "semi-retirement", but it was more like a "quasi-retirement" or even a "pseudoretirement".
So now I'm being REAL about it. I am retiring from the daily NBA highlights game. For REAL. No more obsessing over box-scores on a nightly basis. No more waking up at odd hours to cram more highlight videos into my schedule. No more thinking about what videos my subscribers might expect me to make. No more bilking money from my fans via my Patreon to feed a Pop-Tart addiction which has spiraled tragically out of control. No more.
Instead, I'll make videos when I feel like it. "When I feel like it" might be every few days, or it might be never. If Carlos Delfino comes out of retirement, it would be "whenever Carlos Delfino gets more than two minutes of playing time in a single game". We'll only know the frequency of my uploadage once the season starts. Ideally, the reduced focus on individual player highlight videos would grant me the necessary energy and motivation to make the end-of-season compilations which I have come to cherish, but maybe I'll divert that energy to other pursuits. Such as the consumption of Pop-Tarts.
I don't think this is the end of DownToBuck. But it is probably the end of DownToBuck being a consistent presence in the NBA highlights space. You can read more of my thoughts in my previous retirement video ( • Retirement Announcemen... ), but I want to reiterate how grateful I am to all the people who have watched my videos over the past nine years. I don't want to say that your support was the only thing that kept me going, because this project was always driven by some inner compulsion of mine, but your support definitely made the hard work (and seemingly interminable Jeff Teague videos) a bit more tolerable, and I truly enjoyed being able to bring entertainment to so many NBA fans.
And with that, my retirement begins. Where are my Pop-Tarts? 
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Well, looks like I have to get Carlos Delfino out of retirement somehow. Ill miss you DTB... your dedication to the role player cause will not be forgotten!!
Dante Exum getting waived really hit you hard. Me too DTB... me too.
Exum is all bit guaranteed to make it there this year and that makes me happy
You do you buck, I'll look forward to any potential future vids. Until then, go get your poptarts my dude.
Been here since day one. Thank you for providing so much enjoyment over the years! Godspeed in whatever you do next…I know you’ll kill it.
You're a gem, DTB. Top of the power rankings in Scrubology. May u rest easy in the marble halls with your boys Kleiza and Delfino
Appreciate your work so much, I wasn’t able to watch a lot of games on tv growing up so your videos helped a ton
How are you feeling today
Ersan Ilyasova has always been my favorite nba player. Thank you for the endless laughs you provided me about my favorite shades wearing vampire :) Enjoy those poptarts!
Preciate you man, had the best RUclips (semi-comedy) descriptions I’ve ever read.
Just wanted to say been watching these since middle school (7 yrs) and I never thought id get addicted to a channel with irsan ilyasova’s face as the profile… that being said much love to u man and hopefully delfino clutches up
been watching your highlights for awhile and could always count on you to upload when others wouldn’t and upload players that others wouldn’t. enjoy your retirement it’s well deserved.
You're the perfect NBA channel for me. I love seeing role players having their career games. I really care even on players on two-way contracts and 10-day contracts. I love reading too and you're the only one who made every descriptions worth reading.
Enjoy your retirement! Hopefully, someone makes Garrison Mathews highlights this season.
Salute to you DTB.
It was a hell of a ride. Hope you still pop in from time to time just so I can read your incredible descriptions.
Maybe compile all of them and turn it into a coffee table book?
I would buy that so fast.
Yeah I suggested this. DTB should do a kickstarter/crowdfunded novel with all the descriptions. I would pay $50 for sure.
I would pay lots of money for a DTB book with some of the descriptions. Love you DTB, it's been a hell of a ride.
@@kaikai9201why Did DTB Retire from RUclips tho?
Thank you DtB
No one else was there for me when I needed every Babbitt three or every Rubio pass spam to a KAT midrange or every Teague assist in a layup heavy highlight pack or most importantly my addiction to Ish Smith's wack pullup jumper. You are a big part of my personal fandom and I thank you for your time and effort. I wish you well on anything you want to do moving forward.
Thank you for all the years of highlights and amazing descriptions/stories DTB. It has always made my day to just watch some highlights and see what shenanigans my favorite role players would get into in the description. Notifications will forever be on and I look forward to see what’s in the future. Thanks again and enjoy that pop tart filled retirement DTB!
Really, DTB? Well I hope you enjoy retirement!
Thank you for everything man, you will always be the GOAT highlight page. Gutted my scrub intake will be significantly reduced but appreciate you did for all of us fans.
Thanks DTB, you're the GOAT of all time NBA highlight-maker. I hope you continue adding videos to the archivium.
And watch Terry Rozier score 60 in the first game of the season.
First ballot hall of fame NBA highlight channel, I’ll always appreciate you posting jokic highlights before anyone even really cared about him and it was hard to find videos on him
I knew something was missing from this season. Miss you, and want to thank you for all the work you put in over the years!
It was a great journey lad. Loved the descriptions and highlights. Brightened my lowest days. Enjoy retirement
I remember watching all of your highlight videos and reading your descriptions back in high school. Now I’m in my mid 20’s and still look back fondly on those Jeremy Lin and Chandler Parsons fanfics that you wrote. Cheers DTB.
Same man... end of an era
DtB, an essential part of any rabid nba fan's following, you will forever be remembered in the nba dark web. If there is any form of happiness I could introduce to my future children, it would be the joy that comes from waking up to multiple DtB highlights.
Garrison Matthews will miss you man! The descriptions were so funny and hilarious to read, content was truly next level.
It's going to be different world with you DTB. Being an avid fantasy basketball player watching your new uploads became a part of my daily routine. All the attention to detail for catching every pass or dunk especially with the thumbnails you chose made everything about your videos masterful. Not to mention the stories where your Nurkic knocking out the DJ story was for all time. My internal organs are damaged permanently from the laughter. Thank you again DTB, self care is great, BOL and be safe in everything you pursue!
Now that my enjoyment of role players is gone, I'll weep silently. We'll miss you buddy
Loved your vids D2B. Only place where I know I can consistently watch role players. Those stories on the descriptions weren't necessary as a highlights channel but it always was a thrill to read. Take care brother. Hope Carlos Delfino gets called up soon.
Thank you for all the amazing videos over the years! You are a Legend and will always watch anything you upload.
You’re the goat RUclips channel DTB, know that brother
Damn this was serious huh. This is best highlight page ever. You had extremely impressive basketball knowledge. The most underrated part of the channel has to be the descriptions. Post Doc level penman ship for fucking sure. I hope that’s getting put to use somewhere or at least passed along.
Thanks for all the laughs with your fanfics (the Buddy Hield terminator and Giannis love for smoothies come to mind) and for being a constant presence in the NBA highlight community. You’ve brought great joy to this role player obsessed community. Ride out into the sunset, Buck. You deserve it.
All the best DTB.
I've found your channel while searching for Ersan Ilyasova videos, as a Turk. And I really appreciated your way of seeing this game, your sense of humour, and promoting role players that mainstream media generally ignores.
Ilyasova and Delfino bless u!
Role players matter!
Honestly I am not that into your vids. I always come here for the amazing descriptions! Hope you will be still updating once in a while. This channel is a real gem.
u the goat fam, you up there with Ximopierto and Freedawkins. First ballot hall of famer in my books.
You were the only one to upload swaggy p’s highlights from the 2018 playoffs, you a real one 😪🥂
I have been watching your videos since the begining in 2012. I wish you good luck to whatever you are going to do and I am looking forward for future uploads!
Wow. This guy is a true legend. I want to tell him, maybe if he reads this, that your videos are/have been fantastic for years. Also - you have a gift for writing. Thanks for all the entertainment. Can’t imagine how much work goes into it and don’t blame you for wanting to take a break. Cheers.
One of the greatest unsung channels. Such great content. It's a shame you're gone, but the workload always seemed so unbelievable that I truly don't blame you for it. Looking forward to anything you do put out!
Your writing is absolutely class and always a joy to read. If you haven’t already, I’d consider looking for free lance work in writing. You’re phenomenal. I look forward to your next RUclips video, whenever that may be! Enjoy those pop tarts 👍🏽
You’re an S-tier comedian sir. Your presence will be missed. ✊🏾
DTB is one of those underrated RUclips gems. As someone who has been watching since 2015, I will look forward to your next upload whenever it may come.
From a fellow Bucks fan,
Thank you
Thanks for being the only channel years ago who would upload Bucks individual highlights. You’ll always be my NBA Highlight Channel GOAT
Mr Buck, your highlights videos are the high watermark for highlights videos of any sport in human history. Your contribution to society parallels great works such as the bayeux tapestry or the bible, and will be sorely missed. To be completely honest this is only mildly hyperbolic, I've loved your channel for many years and just want to thank you for chronicling the often unchronicled with such vigour. I'm glad you got to witness giannis bring one home before your retirement.
As a Kings fan with nothing to look forward to over the last decade and a half but obsessing over our no-name young prospects, 10-day contract guys that had double digit games, and the serbs who’s careers we’ve wasted-I salute the work you put in to help me keep obsessing
I'm going to miss waking up to a new NBA Player story arc everyday, good luck on your future endeavors DtB gonna miss ya!
Greatings from France !
I always watch you vidéo and read the captions was si funny
Thanks for the countless Babo highlights and creative stories about all Balkan players that only you did highlights of at the time. Was a pleasure!
Thanks for the vids buddy. Out of 100,000,000 NBA fans, no one contributed more to role player highlights
Their highlight vids simply wouldnt exist. Thats a good thing u did
Thank you for all the time and effort you've committed to your channel. You're a great writer too, that was always a rewarding part of your vids. Take it easy.
You are the GOAT! I will never forget this channel. It let me know it's so much fun to watch role players and rookies play, not just all-stars. I wish you all the best after the retirement!
Damn man, I hope to see you upload sometime soon, loved your long ass hilarious captions bro. They were sometimes more entertaining than the actual highlights
Your rambling video descriptions were legendary and will be sorely missed (the videos themselves were ok I guess). Enjoy retirement
PLEASE continue to make end-of-season compilations. I can satisfy my love for scrubs by watching cavs-magic on league pass, but nowhere else can I see 5 minutes of Terrence Ross hitting 163 midrange jumpers. The DTB channel is truly unmatched, you will be deeply missed
absolute legend dtb, crazy to think how long ive been consuming your nba fan fics haha. Appreciate it from Australia !!
bruh you're a legend. been watching your videos for years and years. it won't be the same without you. godspeed.
Absolute legend of the highlight game. Watched your videos all through high school and beyond. All the best boss.
Loved watching your videos, sucks that you’re retiring but absolute best of luck in your next chapter and can’t wait for any future videos
I really appreciate all the work you have done. Loved your videos and descriptions of the videos. Thank you
I always enjoy your videos and their lengthy descriptions. Thanks for providing so much great content.
Thanks for everything DTB!!! Your Giannis smoothie arc had me dying laughing when I first read it👍
I found this channel after joining a fantasy basketball league about 5 years ago. Everyone knows about the stars, and this channel gave me insight about low profile producers in the fantasy world.
5-6 championships later, I’ll miss you, DTB.
we love you bro u been giving good content since i was in middle school you literally carried youtube on ur back!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much DTB. I gonna miss the short stories. Your probably the very best youtuber. Enjoy the freetime.
You are a legend DTB! Thank you very much for your the time and effort you took to make those highlights ❤️
Thanks for all you've done over the last few years. Amazing channel, and I hope someone steps up to fill try and fill the void you will leave. You are a beast and I wish you well in whatever you do in life
God I’ll miss you. You need to publish a book or something. Your writing is amazing
Thank you for all the great videos over the years!
In behalf of NBA fantasy team managers, we salute you for your service, DTB. Keep on keeping on, brother.
Thanks on great videos and even better stories, best channel ever love from Croatia.
been here since the first carlos delfino 5 3-pointers video. you will be missed DTB!
Thanks for those beautiful descriptions that constantly made my day
I will Miss your Channel! Enjoy your Future!
Dang bro, I like how you showcase those underrated players highlights like tonight Rubio just dropped 37 and I know forsure you would’ve uploaded it. Gonna miss these on RUclips
Been watching you for a long time man, could always count you with nba highlights of some of my fav underrated basketball players. You do you bro you deserve it + plus your pop tarts. Donte Divincenzo as well 💯
Thanks for all your work and hopefully you will upload more content - if you feel like it! All the best!
Appreciate all the time you put in, for real.
Appreciate everything u done for us mane 💯
thanks for making some of the greatest video descriptions on youtube. they are the most entertaining part of your channel.
Thanks for everything, hope you can enjoy your retirement.
WE NEED DTB BACK IN THE STREETS !!! THE ONLY PLACE FOR GREAT BBALL CONTENT ON HERE
Get going on the coffee table book of your finest descriptions fella
Was waiting for every video once a role player had 10+ pts, great job and enjoy your next ventures
DTB should do one final story where he wakes up in an ornate, dream-like space, and discovers he's been accepted into the Hall of Highlight Makers. Carlos Delfino would obviously be there to greet him as well.
Miss your videos brother! Hope you have all the luck and happiness in your life away from RUclips.
Roco dropping 40 seems like an ample time for batman to return
Thanks for all the sick highlights, we will be waiting for every video, The role-player god
Your service is nothing short of honorable 🍺 Raise Your Beers to DTB!
Sad moment, but happy I grew up with DTB videos for years
God I miss this guy :( wish I could read one more new story. Or see the zavier Simpson 10 point highlights he would’ve put up. Feels like I lost a longtime friend. Love you dtb hope you and your buddy statue are doing well
Thank you so much for the Kyle Korver videos dude. Much appreciated.
Your work is appreciated. Sucks to see you go, Buck!
Still missing u and watching your vids 😢
All I know is that if your slowing down the consistency of your uploades, the description short stories better double in length. Hopefully we get a return to the "I HATING YOU NIKOLA JOKIC" series
Thank you for your service man.
Cheers DTB! all the best brother
Enjoyed your videos a lot!
Thx you for all the vids you gave the ppl !!
Thank you for your service.
No Mario, Dario and Dragan was too much for him.
i can relate, i miss them too :(
and those phenomenal short stories about them.
I'll keep you in good memory DTB
Eat those potarts bro. You deserve it. You will always be the best highlight youtuber out there, retirement or not
You have the best stories ever. I hope you become a screenwriter or a director if you have not already my friend. I wish you comfort.