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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 27
YouTube Gold: UConn’s 1990 Miracle 
Christian Laettner is still a dominant figure in college basketball, even all these years later. His buzzer beater against Kentucky still is a highlight of March Madness and his UConn buzzer beater, while less famous, is still dramatic.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 19
Picking Duke’s Best Players Ever Is Not Easy
And very few people will get the same roster Over at ESPN, Myron Medcalf took a whack at picking Duke’s best players ever. Here’s who he came up with:
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Last Word On Sports / June 27
10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Minnesota Timberwolves History
Maybe people expected more after his heroics collegiately at Duke, but Christian Laettner still had some productive years with Minnesota. While they were lean years for the franchise, he averaged 17.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 276 games with Minnesota.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 4
Mike Krzyzewski Riffs On Grant Hill, Christian Laettner And Cooper Flagg
You’ll appreciate his comments about all three but perhaps especially Flagg’s potential In our experience, when you listen to Mike Krzyzewski talk, you usually learn something interesting and this time is no different.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 12
YouTube Gold: Grant Hill’s Commencement Speech
One of Duke’s most treasured graduates comes home for graduation Grant Hill has always had a special relationship with Duke fans. We all admired Christian Laettner’s fire but he wasn't exactly a warm and fuzzy guy.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 5
A Nice Grant Hill Story Just In Time For Commencement
Injuries kept Hill from fulfilling his athletic potential but his will took him to greatness in different ways. Duke has had some incredible players over the last several decades, and Christian Laettner is the greatest.
College Basketball News / The Spun / April 6
Rick Pitino Doesn't Hold Back Honest Thoughts On Christian Laettner
Christian Laettner hasn't suited up for the Blue Devils in over three decades, but the mere sight of the former All-American is still nightmare fuel for Rick Pitino.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 10, 2024
YouTube Gold: Dudley Bradley’s 1979 Steal At NC State
An ACC classic There are some plays in ACC basketball history that are written in the collective memory. Christian Laettner’s shot against Kentucky. David Thompson trying to jump over Billy Knight to block a shot and tumbling to the floor.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 27, 2024
YouTube Gold: Duke Smacks The Fab Five Around (Again)
It was a fun secondary part of a glorious era of Duke Basketball Duke and Michigan’s Fab Five had some intense history. In 1991, fresh off the national title, Duke went to Ann Arbor to take on the Fab Five, and Michigan took them to overtime before falling, 88-85.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 26, 2024
YouTube Gold: Grant Hill’s Duke Highlights
A spectacular talent, Hill won two national championships at Duke and barely missed a third. If you asked most people who the greatest player in Duke history is, they’d probably say Christian Laettner, and he’s got a strong argument.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 6, 2024
Scottie Pippen Wanted Dominique Wilkins On ‘The Dream Team’ Over Christian Laettner: ‘I Didn’t Think He Would Fit In And I Was Right’
The United States sent NBA players to Barcelona in the summer of 1992 to compete in the Olympics for the first time. The roster, which was called “The
Boston Celtics News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / August 9, 2024
Jayson Tatum's Playing Time In Olympics Draws Comparisons To Christian Laettner In 1992
These days. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and former NBA player Christian Laettner have more in common than just attending Duke. With Tatum dealing with playing time issues for Team USA in the Olympics, he is drawing comparisons to Laettner.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 23, 2024
Charles Barkley On Why 1992 Dream Team Is Better Than 2024 Team USA
Team USA just finished their exhibition tour before the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 5-0 record but the star-studded group failed to impress while doing so.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 2, 2024
YouTube Gold: A Kentucky Fan Watches The Shot In 1992
What a miserable trip that must have turned out to be Duke fans have watched and marveled over Christian Laettner’s epic 1992 buzzer beater that demoralized the state of Kentucky for years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9, 2024
Watch: Thunder star Chet Holmgren channels inner Christian Laettner with epic buzzer-beater
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren pulled off an absurd end-of-quarter shot against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 3, 2024
Christian Laettner On Difference In Effort With Michael Jordan And Today's Kids: 'If You Don't Let Them Shoot Three-Pointers They Cry'
Christian Laettner recently shared his insights on the often-overlooked defensive prowess of basketball legend Michael Jordan, particularly emphasizing the significant effort Jordan dedicated to that aspect of the game. "My first impression of Jordan and my lasting impression of Jordan is how much effort he put forth on the defensive end.
The greatest players in Duke men's basketball history
Among the elite programs in all of college sports, the Blue Devils continue to produce some of the best talent in the game on an annual basis. Here's our list of the top 20 players to don a Duke uniform — listed in chronological order.
Looking back at the 1991 NCAA tournament
One all-time dynasty was foiled while another just began. How we watched the tournament changed. Certain coaches made their big entrance on the national stage while others were seeing their careers in the spotlight wind down. There was more than one upset for the ages and we were nearly treated to the ultimate rivalry game.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2020
April 6 in sports history: Duke wins second straight national title
Led by Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, the Duke Blue Devils (34-2) routed Michigan and its “Fab Five” freshmen, 71-51, to win their second consecutive NCAA hoops title on April 6, 1992. Here's other big sports news on this date through the years.
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