When did this forum begin?

[WVMav]

When SI took down the old message boards as the site transfered to what is dallasbasketball.com today, I lost contact slowly. Early Fisher tried to get a board reorganized but eventually I gave up. I don't even remember my old username. I recognize many here...I may be new here but I'm a lifelong fan back to days of Bill Spanarkle. Who or what do I give thanks to for this board?

For the record, as a reintroduction, I'm pro Mavs and no fan of Cuban. My biggest dream other than multiple Championships is Cuban isn't around to destroy the roster after the next one.