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1992 USA Olympics 'Dream Team' star's Gold Medal set to be auctioned with $250,000 starting bid: Report 1992 USA Olympics 'Dream Team' star's Gold Medal set to be auctioned with $250,000 starting bid: Report
1992 USA Olympics 'Dream Team' star's Gold Medal set to be auctioned with $250,000 starting bid: Report
“So tough glide”- Damian Lillard reacts to Trail Blazers legend Clyde Drexler’s incredible finger roll finish “So tough glide”- Damian Lillard reacts to Trail Blazers legend Clyde Drexler’s incredible finger roll finish
“So tough glide”- Damian Lillard reacts to Trail Blazers legend Clyde Drexler’s incredible finger roll finish
Watch: Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler bizarrely in sync while drinking water courtside at Lakers vs Rockets game Watch: Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler bizarrely in sync while drinking water courtside at Lakers vs Rockets game
Watch: Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler bizarrely in sync while drinking water courtside at Lakers vs Rockets game
3 best midseason trades that helped win an NBA championship: Rasheed Wallace to Detroit, Rockets get Clyde Drexler, and more 3 best midseason trades that helped win an NBA championship: Rasheed Wallace to Detroit, Rockets get Clyde Drexler, and more
3 best midseason trades that helped win an NBA championship: Rasheed Wallace to Detroit, Rockets get Clyde Drexler, and more
Damian Lillard on surpassing 33-year-old record for Portland Trail Blazers: “It means something to me in my heart” Damian Lillard on surpassing 33-year-old record for Portland Trail Blazers: “It means something to me in my heart”
Damian Lillard on surpassing 33-year-old record for Portland Trail Blazers: “It means something to me in my heart”

Clyde Drexler: A Brief Biography

Clyde Drexler
Clyde Drexler

Clyde Drexler is a former American professional basketball player and the commissioner of the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), spending the majority of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers before finishing with the Houston Rockets. He was nicknamed "Clyde the Glide" for his gliding ability on the court.

His Early Life

Clyde Drexler was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and lived in the South Park area in Houston, Texas. He attended Ross Sterling High School in Houston.

As a sophomore, he made the varsity baseball team and tried out for the basketball team but failed to make the cut. He later played basketball at college in Houston.

Clyde's NBA Journey

Clyde Drexler's passion for basketball started when he was young and he played basketball with his brothers in their backyard. He was also inspired by his high school coach who encouraged him to play basketball and helped him develop his skills.

Drexler went on to play college basketball at the University of Houston where he became an All-American player. He was then drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1983 and played for them for 11 seasons.

Drexler was known for his athleticism and his ability to glide through the air while dunking, hence his nickname "Clyde the Glide".

Clyde Drexler's Education

Clyde Drexler was born on June 22, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Ross Sterling High School in Houston. He later went to the University of Houston.

Clyde Drexler's Championships

Clyde Drexler
Clyde Drexler

Clyde Drexler went to the NBA Finals 3 times. When playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, Clyde went to the NBA Finals twice, first in 1990 and then again in 1992 but couldn't win the big one.

His third Finals appearance came while playing for the Houston Rockets when in 1995 he got traded. There he reunited with his former College Teammate Hakeem Olajuwon and together they became the 1995 NBA Champions.

During his championship season, Clyde averaged 20.5 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.5 steals.

Clyde Drexler's Accomplishments and Achievements

1983SWC co-Player of the Year
1983Consensus second-team All-American
1988, 19912-time All-NBA Second Team
1990, 19952-time All-NBA Third Team
1992All-NBA First Team
1986, 1988-1994, 1996, 199710-time NBA All-Star
Year not KnownNo. 22 retired by Houston Cougars
Year not KnownTexas Sports Hall of Fame
Year not KnownHouston Sports Hall of Fame
Year not KnownNo. 22 retired by Portland Trail Blazers
Year not KnownNo. 22 retired by Houston Rockets

Clyde Drexler's Net worth

Clyde Drexler is a retired American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $20 million. According to other sources, his net worth is around $28 million. He started playing professional basketball in 1983 and earned a total of $31.1 million from his salary during his NBA career.

Clyde Drexler’s Contract

Clyde Drexler played most of his entire NBA career with the Trail Blazers, playing with them from 1983 to 1995, and then played his final three years (1995-98) with the Houston Rockets.

He was drafted in the 1983 NBA draft by Portland after a stellar college career at the University of Houston. As a rookie, Drexler got off to a slow start but quickly changed in year two.

He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), spending the majority of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers before finishing with the Houston Rockets.

His Family

Clyde Drexler has four children: Erica, Austin, Elise, and Adam (the last three with Gaynell). He married his second wife, Tonya, whom he had met through fellow NBA star Dominique Wilkins.

FAQs

A. Clyde was selected 14th Overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1983 NBA Draft
A. Clyde Drexler made his debut with the Trail Blazers at 21 years of age.
A. Clyde built height is 6 feet 7 inches.
A. Yes. Clyde Drexler was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the year 2004.