Clyde Drexler
Blazers Peak (1990-92) · 1990–1992
Drexler's strong Stamina (85) and strong Scoring (85) define this era.
Trophy Case
1995
Beat the Magic 4-0 alongside Hakeem Olajuwon
1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
10 selections — 'Clyde the Glide' was a perennial star
1992
Selected in 1992 — led the Blazers to the Finals that year
1992
1992 Dream Team — the greatest basketball team ever assembled
Signature Moments
1992 Finals — Going Toe-to-Toe with Jordan
Drexler averaged 24.8 points in the 1992 Finals against Jordan. He was brilliant — but Jordan was transcendent. The direct comparison defined Drexler's career: he was one of the five best players in basketball, but he played in Jordan's era.
He was phenomenal and it wasn't enough. Jordan turned the 1992 Finals into a "Who's better?" showcase and won decisively. Drexler was a victim of timing.
1995 Championship — Reuniting with Hakeem
Traded to Houston mid-season, Drexler reunited with his University of Houston teammate Hakeem Olajuwon. The Rockets swept the Magic in the Finals. Drexler finally got his ring at age 32, proving he was always a champion-caliber player.
The Phi Slama Jama reunion. Two college teammates, 12 years later, winning a championship together. Hollywood couldn't write it better.
Clyde the Glide — Portland's Greatest
Drexler led Portland to two NBA Finals appearances and was a 10-time All-Star. He could score from anywhere, had elite athleticism, and was the complete package at shooting guard. Trail Blazers fans consider him the greatest player in franchise history.
If Jordan didn't exist, Drexler would have been the best shooting guard of his era. He was that good. Jordan just happened to be better.
Career Numbers
Assists Per Game
Complete two-way guard
5.6
Career Points
22,195
Points Per Game
Career average across 1086 games
20.4
Rebounds Per Game
6.1
Steals Per Game
2.0
Season Stats · Blazers Peak (1990-92)
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