Who is clyde drexler

One of the most graceful athletes ever to step onto a basketball court, Clyde "The Glide" Drexler earned his nickname for his seemingly effortless glides to the basket. Drexler's explosive first step helped him blow by defenders for his patented flights to the front of the rim. His jumping ability and quick feet were complemented by his perimeter game, making Drexler one of the most difficult players of his era to guard.

After being traded to Houston in , Drexler was reunited with college teammate Hakeem Olajuwon, and helped lead the Rockets to the franchise's second NBA championship. Book the Hall Learn More. Enshrinement See More. Behind Drexler, the explosive Blazers went to The Finals in and and reached the Western Conference finals in That three-year run began in after a trade in the offseason for veteran power forward Buck Williams, an acquisition that excited Drexler.

That season, Drexler averaged In 21 playoff games that season he averaged Drexler scored 33 points in Game 2 of The Finals, including the winning free throws in the final seconds of overtime. Drexler averaged In he earned All-NBA Second Team honors on a Blazers team with a record of record, setting a franchise record for most wins in a season. He averaged Unfortunately, Jordan was unbelievably hot in Game 1, scoring 35 points in the first half on an array of shots including deep 3-pointers en route to a 89 rout.

The Blazers bounced back and seemed ready to force a Game 7, but they lost Game 6 after building a lead going into the fourth quarter.

The Houston trade reunited him with college teammate Olajuwon, and the two powered the Rockets from the sixth seed in the playoffs to the NBA Championship. In 35 regular season games with the Rockets that first season, Drexler averaged His valued soared in the postseason. In a Finals sweep over the Orlando Magic, his production even increased to Explore Wikis Community Central.

Register Don't have an account? Clyde Drexler. View source. History Talk 0. Clyde Drexler Drexler playing for the Trail Blazers. Portland's Clyde Drexler skies for an easy dunk against the Indiana Pacers during a game played at Market Square Arena in the season.

Court Traveler Sports — kh. Universal Conquest Wiki. Drexler playing for the Trail Blazers. June 22, age 59 New Orleans, Louisiana. Debut: for the Portland Trail Blazers.