Interview With Insane Dunker David Thacker

1. what is your age, height, and hometown?
21, 6'1, Chicago

2. When was the first time you dunked and what kind of dunk was it?

16 years old I did a basic lob 1 hand dunk.

3. Who are your favorite dunkers and why?

My favorite dunker is Kenny Dobbs. He dunks for a purpose and not for his own glory.

4. What do you do before a dunk session to get ready?

Music always get's me amped. I usually warmup to the point of a light sweat before I start dunking.

5. What is/are your signature dunk(s)?

Lob Windmill, lob through the legs.

6. When was the first time you realized you could jump high?

When I entered a dunk contest in Indianapolis and got 1st place. Walked away with $500 and realized I was gifted.

7. What made you want to get better at dunking?

At first when I was 18-19 years old I dunked for my own glory and to get as much exposure for myself as possible. Now I dunk for God's glory alone. I have had the opportunity to witness to a few hundred kids through my dunks and that means more to me than any dunk.

8. What are some of your dunking accomplishments?

Witnessing. .Contests and shows across the country. Favorite one was in Boston where Kenny Dobbs shut the gym down. 25 kids came to Christ.

9. Are you working on any new dunks that you can talk about?

Due to a quad injury a year back I mainly hit the weights and box.

10. Who are the top five dunkers right now?

Kenny Dobbs, Vince Carter, Brent Petway, Shane Wise, Nate Robinson.

11. What is the next big dunk contest you will be competing in?

Nothing planned. I am a full-time student and got internships throughout the year, so I stay busy.

12. What is your nickname and how did you get it?

I have been called D-thac before, but I keep it simple with just David.

13. Additional shoutouts, interests, or info?

Shoutout to J-Christ for takin the full punishment of sin on the Cross.

14. I read you are doing great at your new college and you are playing basketball as well! What do you like more, playing basketball or dunking and why?

I love to play basketball and I like to dunk. I would play a game of 5 on 5 anyday over a dunk session.

15. Are you currently repping any dunk crew right now?
Not reppin nobody except for Jesus. I try to stay away from crews. I have been workin with Flying101 the past couple years, but it's nothing too serious.

16. Looking at your videos, you (and Mike Hachem) have a lot of haters for some reason. How do you deal with these people? Do they ever make you second guess your abilities or get to you?

Lol naw never. You can't let hate sink into your mind cause then what good does that do? Gotta just keep it movin and do what makes you happy. My get away has always been to box, lift weights, and dunk. Wasn't like I uploaded my dunk videos on youtube. If you don't like the dunks then don't watch them.

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Interview With Insane Dunker David Thacker

1. what is your age, height, and hometown? 21, 6'1, Chicago

2. When was the first time you dunked and what kind of dunk was it?

16 years old I did a basic lob 1 hand dunk.

3. Who are your favorite dunkers and why?

My favorite dunker is Kenny Dobbs. He dunks for a purpose and not for his own glory.

4. What do you do before a dunk session to get ready?

Music always get's me amped. I usually warmup to the point of a light sweat before I start dunking.

5. What is/are your signature dunk(s)?

Lob Windmill, lob through the legs.

6. When was the first time you realized you could jump high?

When I entered a dunk contest in Indianapolis and got 1st place. Walked away with $500 and realized I was gifted.

7. What made you want to get better at dunking?

At first when I was 18-19 years old I dunked for my own glory and to get as much exposure for myself as possible. Now I dunk for God's glory alone. I have had the opportunity to witness to a few hundred kids through my dunks and that means more to me than any dunk.

8. What are some of your dunking accomplishments?

Witnessing. .Contests and shows across the country. Favorite one was in Boston where Kenny Dobbs shut the gym down. 25 kids came to Christ.

9. Are you working on any new dunks that you can talk about?

Due to a quad injury a year back I mainly hit the weights and box.

10. Who are the top five dunkers right now?

Kenny Dobbs, Vince Carter, Brent Petway, Shane Wise, Nate Robinson.

11. What is the next big dunk contest you will be competing in?

Nothing planned. I am a full-time student and got internships throughout the year, so I stay busy.

12. What is your nickname and how did you get it?

I have been called D-thac before, but I keep it simple with just David.

13. Additional shoutouts, interests, or info?

Shoutout to J-Christ for takin the full punishment of sin on the Cross.

14. I read you are doing great at your new college and you are playing basketball as well! What do you like more, playing basketball or dunking and why?

I love to play basketball and I like to dunk. I would play a game of 5 on 5 anyday over a dunk session.

15. Are you currently repping any dunk crew right now? Not reppin nobody except for Jesus. I try to stay away from crews. I have been workin with Flying101 the past couple years, but it's nothing too serious.

16. Looking at your videos, you (and Mike Hachem) have a lot of haters for some reason. How do you deal with these people? Do they ever make you second guess your abilities or get to you?

1. what is your age, height, and hometown?
21, 6'1, Chicago

15. Are you currently repping any dunk crew right now?
Not reppin nobody except for Jesus. I try to stay away from crews. I have been workin with Flying101 the past couple years, but it's nothing too serious.