Drexler began his basketball career at the University of Houston, where he was a three-time All-American and led the Cougars to the NCAA Final Four in 1982 and 1983. He was then drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1983, and quickly established himself as one of the premier players in the league. He was an All-Star in his first five seasons, and was named to the All-NBA First Team in 1987 and 1988.
In 1995, Drexler was traded to the Houston Rockets, where he teamed up with Hakeem Olajuwon to form one of the most formidable duos in NBA history. The duo led the Rockets to the NBA Finals in 1995 and 1996, and won the championship in 1995. Drexler was named the NBA Finals MVP in 1995, and was also named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1996.
Drexler retired from the NBA in 1998 after 15 seasons. He finished his career with averages of 20.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004, and his #22 jersey was retired by the Houston Rockets in 2005.
Clyde Drexler is one of the greatest players in NBA history, and his legacy will live on for many years to come. He was a ten-time All-Star, a five-time All-NBA First Team selection, and a two-time NBA champion. He was a leader on the court, and his impact on the game of basketball will never be forgotten.
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