Why are there Dislikes? Great mix, he may not have been MJ but he showed flashes of brilliance. I wish guys like him never retired, they just keep playing and throwing down. In Houston we get to hear him announce home games on TV during the season, there are times where you can tell he would do anything to get back out there and help the Rockets. Not only a champion at bball but also at life. He sets an example all young players should pay attention to.
If you look inside the Beastie Boys Check Your Head (may be Ill Communication) you'll see an excerpt from Drexler his 3rd or 4th season, "As I became more at home on the court I became more 'Clyde', the well-dressed man about town". Love it.
Along with Pippen, Ray Allen one of my favorite players .... just smooth, Athletic Ray Allen...they have the same game, same low key attitude and people seem to forget about these two great players when they talk about the greats.
Bold Statement-Clyde Drexler was a better natural ATHLETE than MJ. Notice i said ATHLETE. MJ is the greatest PLAYER ever unequivocally, but take a look at some of this footage of Drexler. He was jumping from pretty damn near the foul line IN GAMES OVER PEOPLE. His speed and leaping ability are just ridiculous. Damn good passer too!
@23Kep yeah its my most treasured autograph. AND i have Walter Payton's as well. MY 15th birthday present was a trip to Chi-town to see the Hawks vs. the Bulls. MJ is the best but i saw 'Nique do things that were inhuman.
@90EMC i agree with the first two, but first off lebron isnt even a shooting guard. and second id put jerry west, john havlicek, reggie miller, and even ray allen before dwyane wade. my 5 would go, without saying:
@Michigan2920 Well...I put Lebron on my list because he can play shooting guard too and thats also his secondary position. When Wade is healthy, he has the ability to be equal as Kobe. Due to his previous injuries and weak teams, he struggled a bit to show that type of talent. So thats why he's on my list. With that being said, I still respect your list and atleast you have the first two right. That's all what really matters because those two are the most consistent players of all time.
@73dodge Uhhh, Jordan didn't really have to dunk on people. His flair was in his mid air acrobatics that is unmatched by anyone, whether it be a dunk, layup, or circus shot.
From Sterling High to Phi Slama Jama, the Final Four, the NBA Finals, an Olympic Gold Medal, an NBA title and the Basketball Hall of Fame... Clyde did it all.
You really can't blame the Blazers for not picking Jordan. Granted Sam Bowie was a really bad pick. But Jordan was somewhat underrated coming out of college and the Blazers were guard heavy. There's no sense in drafting someone you aren't going to play. But the Blazers should have grabbed up Barkley. They would have been amazing with that lineup.
Also, in retrospect Kevin Durrant would have made the better choice, but hindsight is 20-20 and at the time everyone loved Oden.
My second favorite of all time, behind D. Wilkins.Clyde didn't get the lime lights because of Jordan. But anyone who knows the game, knows he never wanted the lime light, or all the attention. He was laid back, on and off the court
@23Kep same here. i actually have a couple Wilkins autographs. really cool guy. i saw him at Cleveland-Hopkins airport when all the Hawks were coming off the airplane. Super nice guy and very gracious. wish i had Drexler's too.
you are just blind. All the quotes and everything else you are saying is opinion. All facts say jordan was a better post/interior player. Jordan better stats in the post and paint. Enough said. You can read all the quotes you want but that doesnt prove anything because quotes are opinion not fact. Stats shwo jordan produced more and was more dominate in the post.
clyde was more containable and one dimensional. Jordan was alot more versatile in the post and paint. Clyde couldnt get off the variety of shots jordan could. Clyde was bigger than jordan pre 93 but he didnt have the wide array of moves jordan had in the post and he could finish around the rim like jordan could. From 96 and latter jordan was alot bigger and stronger than any of clydes best years. Jordan lost alot of his versatility and became more of a post player in that time span 96 beyond
You never actually watched Clyde when he was playing. All you've seen is old Youtube footage, and all that shows is the same 60 or 70 dunks.
I used to videotape game highlights on ESPN, and I watched the tape for years until my wife accidentally taped over it.
Let me tell you: many of Clyde's greatest plays never wound up on Youtube. You could fill a 20 minute highlight reel with just the stuff that's never been posted.
jordan was built better for the post and slashing. Jordan wad a wider upper body and stronger legs. He could move better in the high/low post and was alot quicker with a wider array of moves and higher skills. Game footage shows jordans superior fadeaway and slashing ability. The proof is in the gm footage and stats. Jordan could get easier shots around the rim and produced more in the paint. Jordans fadeaway was by far the greatest fadeaway in the history of the game. This has nothing to do
You keep citing all these reasons why Jordan "should" have been better in the post. You keep talking about game footage.
I watched them both play at the time. I don't need game footage. Jordan was a better player, yes. He had better fundamental skills, was a better shooter, a better defender, and was more aggressive. He was not, no matter what the Jordan myth might say, a better athlete than either Clyde or Lebron. His vertical leap was greater, but that's it.
Jordan also retired twice and had Scottie Pippen and later, Dennis Rodman to get physical. Drexler had... Terry Porter, a washed up Danny Ainge and Duckworth, who actually was worse than the injury prone Sam Bowie. Not to mention an overweight Barkley and a wore down Hakeem. And Mario Elle.
If Clyde would have had a better supporting cast, the Blazers would have had some 90's titles. And maybe one more in Houston if Mario Elle didn't suck and Chuck would have stayed off the doughnuts.
MJ's post-up game isn't why he was better than Clyde. That's what laughable here.
MJ:
1. He had a better jumper.
2. He was a better defender.
3. He was a better ball-handler.
4. He was more skilled.
5. He had a wider variety of all kinds of moves.
6. He got a lot more shot opportunites.
Everyone wants to say MJ was better than anyone else at everything. It's just not true. Clyde was a better rebounder, passer and overall athlete. MJ was still better overall, though.
you have the nerve to call me ignorant? Seriously you are a moron and know nothing about basketball. I'm talking to morons and fags like you. Your opinion is a joke because you're uneducated on the game. You are stupid fucking moron and dont know shit. I bet you cant name 50 players off the top of your head from the 80's without googling it. No you cant. I on the other hand have more basketball knowledge than you would ever aquire in your lifetime.
I'm not going to argue with you fag because you dont know shit about basketball. How about a roundhouse kick to your fucking face you pussy. Maybe thatll knock some sense into you. Jordan best interior player ever in terms of scoring. Drexler isnt even top 10 post up guards ever!!! learn something about basketball pls before you leave your unintelligent comments.
I see you are removing comments left and right. Even you must realize how ridiculous you look. Either that or you did a little research and discovered you're wrong.
Here's some suggested reading for you:
The Long Hot Summer (1991) by Rick Adelman.
Against the World (1992) by Kerry Eggers.
The Golden Boys (1992) by Cameron Stauth.
Clyde the Glide (2004) by Clyde Drexler and Kerry Eggers.
You'll find lots of quotes from teammates, coaches and writers about Clyde's post game.
i'm removing my comments because thats what i do bitch. I'm not wrong so shut the fuck up and ill wipe my ass withh your bullshit quotes. Seriously fuck you piece of shit. I'm right and you are completely wrong. Clydes post was shit and ive already explained why. God you are one ignorant prick. Clydes post and interior game was reliant on 100% athleticism. Thats why he faded so fast with age. Once he lost the athletic advantage he couldnt produce. Jordan produced more in the post and paint
Jordan could produce in his 40's!!!! Clyde couldnt do shit past 33. hahahaha fucking idiiot!!!! omg moron you are so stupid. Clyde was similar to what lebron is. Ive already explained this to you but you are too stubborn to get it through your stupid brain. Jordan was more dominate in the post/interior and he produced more in there and he lasted longer in there because of how much better he was. at age 39 & 40 he was still fadeaway on ppl half his age and putting up 40's and 50s
You seem to think that the more names you call someone and the more profanity you use, the more convincing you are. It's just the opposite. You end up looking sad and ignorant. I know what I'm talking about because I followed both players careers very closely since the 1980's. You clearly don't know what you're talking about, no matter how many f-bombs you drop.
Phil jackson said jordan was the best post/interior player in the history of the game. I can also find other quotes from others that say the same thing. All those quotes say is that clyde was a good post player and im not disagreeing with that but you're comparing clyde's post interior game to probually the best interior/post player in the history of the game and clyde doesnt even come close. Just compare gm footage and youll see the difference. Jordans fadeaway,slashing ability,athleticism
skills, physical attributes, smartness,skills, all are better and superior to drexlers. Jordan was leading the league in scoring at the age of 33,34& 35. Clyde never could dominate from the post like jordan did. Even in his prime he didnt have jordans post skills. Just compare footage. This is such a stupid argument because its obvious you are a jordan hater. I cant believe you're sitting here and telling me clydes a better post/interior player. Thats the stupidest thing ive ever heard
Jordan had a better turnaround jumper. That's wonderful. Good for him.
Clyde was taller and stronger than any other two guard of the era, including MJ. On the low block, he could back down and get a high percentage shot. Not a turnaround, fadeway 18 footer. But a layin or dunk.
Jordan could do that with some players as well, but not as many as Clyde. That's why MJ developed the great fadeaway: so he could score over taller guys.
jordan was alot stronger and built better from 96 to 98. He built his body up more and added alot more muscle from that time span because he developed more into a post player because he lost alot of his quickness and athleticism. From that time span jordan was alot stronger than clydes best years and he still was alot quicker than clyde. Jordan was a better athlete and had better physical attributes and size. Jordan better on every level. Clyde loses sorry. You're in denial about this because
Jordan was never stronger than Clyde. He did get stronger later on, but never stronger than Clyde. He was also not a better athlete. Here's another quote for you, from Mychal Thompson:
"Clyde could go anywhere and do anything on the court. He was just a notch below Michael Jordan in athleticism, and that is saying a lot. Actually, Jordan may have been a more polished player, but as an athlete, Clyde was just as good or even better."
I dont give a shit about your quotes because i can find quotes about anything. Alot of people say things but it doesnt make them true. Its just opinion. The ppl you are quoting are all biased beause they either played with clyde or have some connection to him. Look at the stats and productivity. Also jsut compare the gm footbage and you see the big difference. Jordan is better
In other words, you'll believe only what you choose to believe.
I don't need game footage. I actually watched both MJ and Clyde in person. Saw them up close on the Dream Team. I watched Drexler post -up both Jordan and Pippen and absolutely school them both in a double OT game in 1991. But the Blazers couldn't stop the Bulls on the other end.
Jordan was better. Better shooter, defender, scorer, and was an absolute assassin. But Clyde was taller, stronger, and flat out faster.
If Phil Jackson said that, he's a moron. I don't believe he said that, because there's no way Jordan was better than Hakeem, Wilt, Kareem or McHale in the low post.
You're arguing around in circles. I never said Drexler was better than MJ overall. In fact, I repeatedly said Mike was better.
But I did say there are some things Clyde was better at (rebounding, passing, post-play) and MJ worshippers don't give him credit because they need to believe MJ was the best at everything.
There are so many things wrong with your argument. First of all, Clyde's game didn't fade with age.
After age 33, he still averaged 6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.9 steals the last three years of his career. Those are almost identical to his career averages. The only thing that dropped was his scoring, down from a previous career average of about 22.0 to 18.5 ppg. Keep in mind: he was playing with Charles Barkley and Hakeem during those years, so of course his scoring was going to drop.
Clyde's last year in the NBA, he led his team in scoring, assists and steals. Where's the fast fade and the drop in production?
If anything, you have it exactly backwards. Clyde had a great post-up game when he was younger. This allowed him to score at will and shoot a high %. It's not that his scoring dropped as he got older because he didn't have a post-game. It's that when he got older he played for a team that already had Hakeem and Chuck in the low-post, so he couldn't go there.
One last thing, and then I'm done: think about what you're saying. You're claiming Clyde lost his athleticism as he got older and had no post-up game so his production dropped.
In fact, he continued averaging 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. You don't do that if your athleticism has faded.
Clyde's shooting percentage dropped in Houston because he became a wing player on a team that had two All-time great low post players already. Not because he didn't have a low post game.
omg what the fuck! why are you flooding this page with your bullshit!! just trying to push my shit down to the back huh? FUCK!!! i hate ppl like you who are ignorant and stubborn. . Jordan also averaged 5+ ast & reb his entire career. Thats only one aspect of post/ interior gm. He also was a better stealer and better everything accross the board. Jordan was putting up 25+ against younger more athletic players at the age of 39 & 40! clyde could never do that. Clyde couldnt do that at the age 34.
Clyde post/interior gm was 90% athleticism. He had no skill. Jordan had a wider array of moves and higer degree of skills in the paint and post. He could create better and easier shots. He produced more in the post and paint than clyde. His percentage is higher, His productivity is higher jordan is just better at everthing. Jordan is by far the greatest interior player ever. Clyde was similar to what lebron is today. Clyde was bigger and i think thats what the quotes refer to.
1. Jordan being able to shoot the turnaround from farther out does not mean he had a better post-up game. It' means he had a better jumper, which everyone knows.
2. Clyde had more of a low-post game than MJ. He would back guys down and outmuscle them. Why take an 18 foot fadeway when you can back a guy down and get a 5 foot hook shot and/or draw the foul?
3. It's not like Drexler wasn't effective when he was older. He led the Rockets in scoring, assists and steals his final year.
Jordan was just such a great scorer, defender, and all around player, nobody could match him.
However, Clyde was a better passer and rebounder, nearly as good a team defender, and was a fantastic scorer himself.
What set Clyde apart was that he may have been the greatest pure athlete in the NBA at that time.
I don't think anyone in NBA history was more deadly on the fast break. I mean, Clyde could pass like Magic and finish like Dr. J. That's an unbeatable combination.
Ooooh, you touched on one of my favorite subjects.
Everybody wants to compare Lebron to MJ, but the player he is most similar to is Drexler. They have the same strengths (great leaping ability, unbeatable ability able to start and finish in the open court, great top speed, tremendous physical strength for players at their positions, triple double threats) and weaknesses (outside shot, defense). Lebron is like Clyde on steroids, but he's already better defensively.,
I'd argue with you on that one. Clyde had an excellent post-up game. He used to back guys down and pass out of the double, or else put a spin-move on and either get to the rim or shoot the turnaround. He was pretty unstoppable in the post circa 1992.
In fact, up until about 1993, Clyde's post-up game was better than Jordan's. After that, Jordan improved his post-up game and Clyde went away from using it as much as the Blazers' personnel changed and he later moved to the Rockets.
Did I say anything about Drexler's fadeaway? If "post-up game" means "fadeaway" and nothing else, then, okay, you're right.
But it doesn't. Clyde had a great post-up game. In fact, he was arguably Portland's best low-post player. His post-up game was similar to Magic Johnson's: he was taller and stronger than almost anyone else at the position, and he would back guys down and overpower them. If he was double teamed, he would find the open man. You don't know what you're talking about.
Drexler in the low post could hit a hook shot, a finger roll, a turnaround, or do his patented spin move and get to the hoop. He would run give and go plays with Buck Williams and get easy baskets. Or he would draw the double team and kick it to the open man.
With the game on the line, Portland would either run a "two out play" or a "two down play." One was Drexler with the ball on the wing. The other was Drexler down low.
Finally, there's a quote I remember from Drazen Petrovic, who played with Portland for a season and a half before moving to the Nets.
He was asked who was the toughest player for him to guard. He immediately said "Clyde Drexler." When asked why, he said "Well, Michael will score more points on you, but Clyde just punishes you physically. He is so big and stong, he'll take you down in the low post and just beat you up. You play Clyde, and you're sore all the next day."
Clyde Drexler was one of the greatest NBA players I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. A class act he was and I'll never forget what he contributed to the Blazer franchise!
wow. he has the same aura of the great dr. j. very unassuming, very humble just like his best friend dream. the second greatest two guard in his era behind the goat, mj.
the defensive rules are different today from clyde's era. No longer can you handcheck 94 feet down court. No longer are u alloted contact on the perimeter. This in turn makes it easier to attack the defense thus giving an illusion to really doing something. Clyde in an interview stated with these rules today he could easily average 40 a game. Put kobe in the 80's and he's leaving in a wheelchair. Dude is mentally weak. the 04 and 08 finals proves this as fact.
Glyde was one of the greatest wing players in the history of the game. Where Jordan was more of a guard, Drexler was a definite three. He could do it all, rebound, score, defend, shoot it, handle the rock, run the break, etc. One of the great power dunkers of all time.
Clyde Drexler was a great athlete and great finisher. The thing that held him back from anywhere close to that Jordan level (lets face it he wasn't close to Jordan), was the fact that he never worked on the jump shot. he had a lot of all around skills, but in the 1992 finals he probably wasn't even the 2nd best player on the court. Pippen was sick as fuck in 92 and probably a better player then Drexler all around.
Clyde Drexler > Lebron
TheSupremeXNERD 2 weeks ago
he is so smooth and spectacular...i can only compare him to Dr J...
zourlas1 2 months ago
Clyde Drexler is proof of gravity being a "theory."
earthvsthemoon 4 months ago
wat's the song called
woaidashengxiao 4 months ago
@woaidashengxiao Troublesome '96 - 2pac
BaltijosTigras 2 months ago
2:50 #24 "Should I Block him?... no I think i'll just Watch"
sttevenash 5 months ago 6
@sttevenash I thought the exact same thing.
Man, I was 16 when this song came out.
miles2057 1 month ago
The only weakness of Drexler is that he played during the time when other player named Michael Jordan was around
flaviusfurius 7 months ago 4
Why are there Dislikes? Great mix, he may not have been MJ but he showed flashes of brilliance. I wish guys like him never retired, they just keep playing and throwing down. In Houston we get to hear him announce home games on TV during the season, there are times where you can tell he would do anything to get back out there and help the Rockets. Not only a champion at bball but also at life. He sets an example all young players should pay attention to.
ajrx7fc3 7 months ago
If you look inside the Beastie Boys Check Your Head (may be Ill Communication) you'll see an excerpt from Drexler his 3rd or 4th season, "As I became more at home on the court I became more 'Clyde', the well-dressed man about town". Love it.
jmangell 7 months ago
2 who did they loose 2 in the finals
MrReeg16 7 months ago
@MrReeg16
Clyde lost to Michael Jordan and the Bulls in the 1992 Finals, MJ at possibly his peak, unfortunately Drexler never stood a chance
PatrickEganLong 4 months ago
golden age of basket ball
certified30 8 months ago
The best thing about Drexler was that he do some crazy dunk and run back down the floor like nothing happened.
BigGreen1981 8 months ago 3
Great player. Great song. Great mix
mmehigan13 8 months ago 4
They don't make em like this anymore. He was a great and was humble with it on the court.
jaejae30 9 months ago
clyde the mudafugn glide now lets ride
spyda7591 9 months ago
ITS FUNNY BECAUSE CLYDE WOULD HIGHLY DISSAPROVE OF THIS TYPE OF MUSIC!
1RadicalDreamer 9 months ago
@filopride874 It's called Troublesome
MrMercurySwitch 9 months ago
his son goes to my school
MrBluesman14 10 months ago
Almost as good as jordan
Gilleo775 11 months ago
I have never seen a finger roll like that!
JiggaJ1979 11 months ago
The funny thing is clyde would probably hate this music.
ovensleeper 11 months ago
@finl412 i gotta say that was cooler than dr j's layup
tearlessrat 1 year ago
hey my last names drexler!
RubyKiller77 1 year ago
this is the hardest basketball compilation ive seen in a minute. LIKE 25 TA LIFE NEVA CROSSED THEY MIND.
illbill3000 1 year ago
Along with Pippen, Ray Allen one of my favorite players .... just smooth, Athletic Ray Allen...they have the same game, same low key attitude and people seem to forget about these two great players when they talk about the greats.
yonisfarah 1 year ago
Along with Pippen, Ray Allen one of my favorite players .... just smooth
yonisfarah 1 year ago
More Assists andc rebounds than MJ!
loutcb 1 year ago
Great player, complete player, he looks like a very good guy with a memorable smile :)
The video sounds, great slow moves and replays.
damn this guy was fast and spectacular
From france, respect
accrocpinball 1 year ago
finger rooooooll!
loutcb 1 year ago
number 1 penetrating dunk awsomeness
reeg15 1 year ago
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1:43 might be the sickest play I've ever seen. Around the back off the dribble to avoid a steal or foul into a power dunk, goddamn.
DownloadDoctor1 1 year ago
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1:43 might be the sickest play I've ever seen. Around the back off the dribble to avoid a steal or foul into a power dunk, goddamn.
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DownloadDoctor1 1 year ago
clyde was mad smooth
rellik4life 1 year ago
All you need to know! 3 players in the NBA had 20,000 pts, 6,000 rbs, 6, 000, assists. One is CLYDE DREXLER!!!! name the other 2?? not MJ or Magic!
loutcb 1 year ago
@loutcb Oscar Robertson and John Havlicek
reggiesax456 1 year ago
i loved the way he used to dribble on fast breaks---he'd just put his head down and you'd wonder how on earth he could see where he was going
marcusmaximus07596 1 year ago
Bold Statement-Clyde Drexler was a better natural ATHLETE than MJ. Notice i said ATHLETE. MJ is the greatest PLAYER ever unequivocally, but take a look at some of this footage of Drexler. He was jumping from pretty damn near the foul line IN GAMES OVER PEOPLE. His speed and leaping ability are just ridiculous. Damn good passer too!
brianCIM 1 year ago 2
@brianCIM that's awesome man,to have Met Nique. Saw him play live
But never got to meet him..
23Kep 1 year ago
@23Kep yeah its my most treasured autograph. AND i have Walter Payton's as well. MY 15th birthday present was a trip to Chi-town to see the Hawks vs. the Bulls. MJ is the best but i saw 'Nique do things that were inhuman.
brianCIM 1 year ago
i love when he took off near the foul line! He was great.
thewolfmanchu 1 year ago
My top 5 all-time Shooting-Guards.
1. Michael Jordan
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Clyde Drexler
4. Jebron James
5. Dwayne Wade
90EMC 1 year ago
@90EMC i agree with the first two, but first off lebron isnt even a shooting guard. and second id put jerry west, john havlicek, reggie miller, and even ray allen before dwyane wade. my 5 would go, without saying:
1. michael jordan
2. kobe bryant
3. jerry west
4. john havlicek
5. clyde drexler
Michigan2920 1 year ago
@Michigan2920 Well...I put Lebron on my list because he can play shooting guard too and thats also his secondary position. When Wade is healthy, he has the ability to be equal as Kobe. Due to his previous injuries and weak teams, he struggled a bit to show that type of talent. So thats why he's on my list. With that being said, I still respect your list and atleast you have the first two right. That's all what really matters because those two are the most consistent players of all time.
90EMC 1 year ago
@Michigan2920
I can understand Jordan being number one, but there is no way Jerry West and John Havlicek can be better than Drexler....
yonisfarah 1 year ago 4
BOY!!!!....is it me??? OR DOES HIS DUNKS LOOK JUST LIKE MJ's. This guy is flying across the court for real!!! He aint playing.
90EMC 1 year ago
WOW, this guy has to be one of the most underrated players of ALL TIME!!!
rayj778 1 year ago
This music...if you want to call it that...sucks serious ass. But the vid is nice.
IMBLUESTREAK23 1 year ago
One of the most amazing and underated players of all time. Jordan was the most overated dunker ever.
73dodge 1 year ago
@73dodge Uhhh, Jordan didn't really have to dunk on people. His flair was in his mid air acrobatics that is unmatched by anyone, whether it be a dunk, layup, or circus shot.
IMBLUESTREAK23 1 year ago
what song name?
kezzzz1 1 year ago
@kezzzz1 troublesome 2-pac
majajasnoch 1 year ago
best dunker of all time?
navarroportriple 1 year ago
the best player ever...22..... lordjayvideos THANX 4 uploading!!
puerkitolindo 1 year ago
1:02
sgbtexan 1 year ago
1:03
sgbtexan 1 year ago
the finger roll at 10 feet out going ACROSS the basket at 2:00 is frickin unbelievable!
mec1919 2 years ago 3
This video is awesome just to read badpdx and dvd dudes verbal battle.
WetGin 2 years ago
Best open court player in history. He could just never carry his Blazer teams over the final peak to win a title.
LambadLambadLambda 2 years ago 13
@LambadLambadLambda thats why he joined up with the hakeem the dream to win a title!
rappermac15 1 year ago
@LambadLambadLambda Portland was VERY good at the time
they were that one great big man away from becoming a dynasty
glencoe428 10 months ago
@LambadLambadLambda Indeed. If only Jordan had taken a season off!! lol
PatrickRob82 9 months ago
Drexler was problems....my goodness
Sdiddy810 2 years ago 2
damn clyde can get up
duysome1 2 years ago
screw hop's the glyde was insane would like to see new age palyers fly and make game dunks like this
onkyotx3000 2 years ago
From Sterling High to Phi Slama Jama, the Final Four, the NBA Finals, an Olympic Gold Medal, an NBA title and the Basketball Hall of Fame... Clyde did it all.
radio187 2 years ago 4
I always liked his attitude to game. He was always very fast and at the same time very strong. He is a real sporsman.
burmonzereg 2 years ago 22
AIR DREXTLER LOL HE A BEAST
iball4living 2 years ago 2
the best
macknining 2 years ago
Great commentator for Rocket's home games too!!!!
Love you Clyde!
sgbtexan 2 years ago
clyde the glide drexler great playr
ballaholic320 2 years ago
I think he fly also, beside MJ. One of the greats.
heping10 2 years ago 3
one the greatest players and shooting guards
im glad he finally won a championship
8cali94 2 years ago 3
drexler was awesome
Rodzilla97 2 years ago
2:50 wtf?! wow!
nbabf2 2 years ago
god, blazers are so stupid sometimes.... we trade Clyde, we dont pick jordan first in the draft...
i mean WTF blazers. ah! i will literally flip if we trade Roy.
tobeajellybean 2 years ago
You really can't blame the Blazers for not picking Jordan. Granted Sam Bowie was a really bad pick. But Jordan was somewhat underrated coming out of college and the Blazers were guard heavy. There's no sense in drafting someone you aren't going to play. But the Blazers should have grabbed up Barkley. They would have been amazing with that lineup.
Also, in retrospect Kevin Durrant would have made the better choice, but hindsight is 20-20 and at the time everyone loved Oden.
jdlund 2 years ago
no we donno how oden is gonna play out, he has potential to be a dominant post.
tobeajellybean 2 years ago
Yo at 2:03! Man that's a sick ass layup!
Damn!
JOEFIXIT79 2 years ago
My second favorite of all time, behind D. Wilkins.Clyde didn't get the lime lights because of Jordan. But anyone who knows the game, knows he never wanted the lime light, or all the attention. He was laid back, on and off the court
23Kep 2 years ago
@23Kep same here. i actually have a couple Wilkins autographs. really cool guy. i saw him at Cleveland-Hopkins airport when all the Hawks were coming off the airplane. Super nice guy and very gracious. wish i had Drexler's too.
brianCIM 1 year ago
omfg..at 1:57 - 2:00..HE ACTUALLY REINVENT THE BASELINE MOVE made by Julius Erving..so incredible.
KiPwnNubs 2 years ago
Man.....That man can FLY!!!!!!!!
clintbronson5 2 years ago
Wow, I didn't realize Clyde was this amazing. I have a new appreciation for the old school players when I see videos like this.
PhanatixDDH 2 years ago
This is a Clyde Drexler showcase video. This isn't a comparison against Jordan. Let us just showcase Clyde here.
Koolazzmike 2 years ago
you are just blind. All the quotes and everything else you are saying is opinion. All facts say jordan was a better post/interior player. Jordan better stats in the post and paint. Enough said. You can read all the quotes you want but that doesnt prove anything because quotes are opinion not fact. Stats shwo jordan produced more and was more dominate in the post.
dv122 2 years ago
clyde was more containable and one dimensional. Jordan was alot more versatile in the post and paint. Clyde couldnt get off the variety of shots jordan could. Clyde was bigger than jordan pre 93 but he didnt have the wide array of moves jordan had in the post and he could finish around the rim like jordan could. From 96 and latter jordan was alot bigger and stronger than any of clydes best years. Jordan lost alot of his versatility and became more of a post player in that time span 96 beyond
dv122 2 years ago
Come on, admit it.
You never actually watched Clyde when he was playing. All you've seen is old Youtube footage, and all that shows is the same 60 or 70 dunks.
I used to videotape game highlights on ESPN, and I watched the tape for years until my wife accidentally taped over it.
Let me tell you: many of Clyde's greatest plays never wound up on Youtube. You could fill a 20 minute highlight reel with just the stuff that's never been posted.
You talk, but you don't know. Sad.
badpdx 2 years ago
jordan was built better for the post and slashing. Jordan wad a wider upper body and stronger legs. He could move better in the high/low post and was alot quicker with a wider array of moves and higher skills. Game footage shows jordans superior fadeaway and slashing ability. The proof is in the gm footage and stats. Jordan could get easier shots around the rim and produced more in the paint. Jordans fadeaway was by far the greatest fadeaway in the history of the game. This has nothing to do
dv122 2 years ago
You keep citing all these reasons why Jordan "should" have been better in the post. You keep talking about game footage.
I watched them both play at the time. I don't need game footage. Jordan was a better player, yes. He had better fundamental skills, was a better shooter, a better defender, and was more aggressive. He was not, no matter what the Jordan myth might say, a better athlete than either Clyde or Lebron. His vertical leap was greater, but that's it.
badpdx 2 years ago
Boys boys boys.. the old clyde/mj debate. 3 players in NBa history had 20,000 pts 6,000 rebounds and 6,000 assists. Big O, Hondo and CLYDE!!!
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dv122 2 years ago
Jordan also retired twice and had Scottie Pippen and later, Dennis Rodman to get physical. Drexler had... Terry Porter, a washed up Danny Ainge and Duckworth, who actually was worse than the injury prone Sam Bowie. Not to mention an overweight Barkley and a wore down Hakeem. And Mario Elle.
If Clyde would have had a better supporting cast, the Blazers would have had some 90's titles. And maybe one more in Houston if Mario Elle didn't suck and Chuck would have stayed off the doughnuts.
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dv122 2 years ago
MJ's post-up game isn't why he was better than Clyde. That's what laughable here.
MJ:
1. He had a better jumper.
2. He was a better defender.
3. He was a better ball-handler.
4. He was more skilled.
5. He had a wider variety of all kinds of moves.
6. He got a lot more shot opportunites.
Everyone wants to say MJ was better than anyone else at everything. It's just not true. Clyde was a better rebounder, passer and overall athlete. MJ was still better overall, though.
badpdx 2 years ago
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dv122 2 years ago
I know all I need to know about basketball.
I agree with you.
MJ was better than Clyde.
No question.
Only Clyde or his agent (or his mother) would disagree.
But he wasn't a better post-up player than Clyde in his prime.
If you think that you're ignorant.
I can't blame you. Lot of ignorant people out there.
badpdx 2 years ago
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dv122 2 years ago
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you have the nerve to call me ignorant? Seriously you are a moron and know nothing about basketball. I'm talking to morons and fags like you. Your opinion is a joke because you're uneducated on the game. You are stupid fucking moron and dont know shit. I bet you cant name 50 players off the top of your head from the 80's without googling it. No you cant. I on the other hand have more basketball knowledge than you would ever aquire in your lifetime.
dv122 2 years ago
How old are you, man? Did you ever actually watch Drexler play?
I watched Clyde play for a decade in Portland. Saw hundreds of games. Saw him in Houston, too.
I watched Jordan played hundreds of games as well on WGN, TNT, NBC, etc.
Jordan had a great turnaround, fadeaway jumper. Nobody's arguing that. He had it beginning in the 1980s.
But to say he had a more complete post-up game than Drexler prior to 1993 is just plain wrong. Not true. Ignorant.
badpdx 2 years ago
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dv122 2 years ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
You're delusional.
The fact that you call Mike the best interior player ever proves it.
You know nothing.
Seriously. Mike's a better interior player than Barkley, Shaq, Jabbar, Chamberlain, Hakeem, Walton and the Malones????
LOL!!!!!
He isn't even the best interior guard. That's Magic Johnson.
Drexler was a better post up player. Deal with it.
badpdx 2 years ago
I'm not going to argue with you fag because you dont know shit about basketball. How about a roundhouse kick to your fucking face you pussy. Maybe thatll knock some sense into you. Jordan best interior player ever in terms of scoring. Drexler isnt even top 10 post up guards ever!!! learn something about basketball pls before you leave your unintelligent comments.
dv122 2 years ago
What are you, 12 years old?
Shut up.
You know nothing. I have zero respect for you.
Stop talking about stuff you know nothing about.
Better yet, go back and actually watch footage of Clyde in his prime.
Watch and learn, punk.
badpdx 2 years ago
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dv122 2 years ago
I see you are removing comments left and right. Even you must realize how ridiculous you look. Either that or you did a little research and discovered you're wrong.
Here's some suggested reading for you:
The Long Hot Summer (1991) by Rick Adelman.
Against the World (1992) by Kerry Eggers.
The Golden Boys (1992) by Cameron Stauth.
Clyde the Glide (2004) by Clyde Drexler and Kerry Eggers.
You'll find lots of quotes from teammates, coaches and writers about Clyde's post game.
badpdx 2 years ago
i'm removing my comments because thats what i do bitch. I'm not wrong so shut the fuck up and ill wipe my ass withh your bullshit quotes. Seriously fuck you piece of shit. I'm right and you are completely wrong. Clydes post was shit and ive already explained why. God you are one ignorant prick. Clydes post and interior game was reliant on 100% athleticism. Thats why he faded so fast with age. Once he lost the athletic advantage he couldnt produce. Jordan produced more in the post and paint
dv122 2 years ago
Jordan could produce in his 40's!!!! Clyde couldnt do shit past 33. hahahaha fucking idiiot!!!! omg moron you are so stupid. Clyde was similar to what lebron is. Ive already explained this to you but you are too stubborn to get it through your stupid brain. Jordan was more dominate in the post/interior and he produced more in there and he lasted longer in there because of how much better he was. at age 39 & 40 he was still fadeaway on ppl half his age and putting up 40's and 50s
dv122 2 years ago
You seem to think that the more names you call someone and the more profanity you use, the more convincing you are. It's just the opposite. You end up looking sad and ignorant. I know what I'm talking about because I followed both players careers very closely since the 1980's. You clearly don't know what you're talking about, no matter how many f-bombs you drop.
badpdx 2 years ago
Rick Adelman: "Clyde in the low-post is maybe our best option on offense. Our second best option is Clyde in the high post."
Robert Horry: "(Clyde's) post-up game was great. He could do so many things. He was a very intelligent guy."
Chris Dudley: "I remember how he was such an asset to our team, because he would punish two guards down on the low block."
Jerry Sloan: "(Clyde) always gave us trouble, because he was too big and strong on the low block for (Hornacek and Jeff Malone."
badpdx 2 years ago
Phil jackson said jordan was the best post/interior player in the history of the game. I can also find other quotes from others that say the same thing. All those quotes say is that clyde was a good post player and im not disagreeing with that but you're comparing clyde's post interior game to probually the best interior/post player in the history of the game and clyde doesnt even come close. Just compare gm footage and youll see the difference. Jordans fadeaway,slashing ability,athleticism
dv122 2 years ago
skills, physical attributes, smartness,skills, all are better and superior to drexlers. Jordan was leading the league in scoring at the age of 33,34& 35. Clyde never could dominate from the post like jordan did. Even in his prime he didnt have jordans post skills. Just compare footage. This is such a stupid argument because its obvious you are a jordan hater. I cant believe you're sitting here and telling me clydes a better post/interior player. Thats the stupidest thing ive ever heard
dv122 2 years ago
Believe it. That's exactly what I'm saying.
Jordan had a better turnaround jumper. That's wonderful. Good for him.
Clyde was taller and stronger than any other two guard of the era, including MJ. On the low block, he could back down and get a high percentage shot. Not a turnaround, fadeway 18 footer. But a layin or dunk.
Jordan could do that with some players as well, but not as many as Clyde. That's why MJ developed the great fadeaway: so he could score over taller guys.
badpdx 2 years ago
jordan was alot stronger and built better from 96 to 98. He built his body up more and added alot more muscle from that time span because he developed more into a post player because he lost alot of his quickness and athleticism. From that time span jordan was alot stronger than clydes best years and he still was alot quicker than clyde. Jordan was a better athlete and had better physical attributes and size. Jordan better on every level. Clyde loses sorry. You're in denial about this because
dv122 2 years ago
Jordan was never stronger than Clyde. He did get stronger later on, but never stronger than Clyde. He was also not a better athlete. Here's another quote for you, from Mychal Thompson:
"Clyde could go anywhere and do anything on the court. He was just a notch below Michael Jordan in athleticism, and that is saying a lot. Actually, Jordan may have been a more polished player, but as an athlete, Clyde was just as good or even better."
badpdx 2 years ago
I dont give a shit about your quotes because i can find quotes about anything. Alot of people say things but it doesnt make them true. Its just opinion. The ppl you are quoting are all biased beause they either played with clyde or have some connection to him. Look at the stats and productivity. Also jsut compare the gm footbage and you see the big difference. Jordan is better
dv122 2 years ago
In other words, you'll believe only what you choose to believe.
I don't need game footage. I actually watched both MJ and Clyde in person. Saw them up close on the Dream Team. I watched Drexler post -up both Jordan and Pippen and absolutely school them both in a double OT game in 1991. But the Blazers couldn't stop the Bulls on the other end.
Jordan was better. Better shooter, defender, scorer, and was an absolute assassin. But Clyde was taller, stronger, and flat out faster.
badpdx 2 years ago
DVDPlayer....can you kindly shut the fuck up with your Jordan Jocker comments.
We all know MJ was great, but this is a Clyde thread. Why don't you go peddle some of MJ's Hanes stained boxers on the Ebay.
FuShengAlex 2 years ago
If Phil Jackson said that, he's a moron. I don't believe he said that, because there's no way Jordan was better than Hakeem, Wilt, Kareem or McHale in the low post.
You're arguing around in circles. I never said Drexler was better than MJ overall. In fact, I repeatedly said Mike was better.
But I did say there are some things Clyde was better at (rebounding, passing, post-play) and MJ worshippers don't give him credit because they need to believe MJ was the best at everything.
badpdx 2 years ago
There are so many things wrong with your argument. First of all, Clyde's game didn't fade with age.
After age 33, he still averaged 6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.9 steals the last three years of his career. Those are almost identical to his career averages. The only thing that dropped was his scoring, down from a previous career average of about 22.0 to 18.5 ppg. Keep in mind: he was playing with Charles Barkley and Hakeem during those years, so of course his scoring was going to drop.
badpdx 2 years ago
Clyde's last year in the NBA, he led his team in scoring, assists and steals. Where's the fast fade and the drop in production?
If anything, you have it exactly backwards. Clyde had a great post-up game when he was younger. This allowed him to score at will and shoot a high %. It's not that his scoring dropped as he got older because he didn't have a post-game. It's that when he got older he played for a team that already had Hakeem and Chuck in the low-post, so he couldn't go there.
badpdx 2 years ago
One last thing, and then I'm done: think about what you're saying. You're claiming Clyde lost his athleticism as he got older and had no post-up game so his production dropped.
In fact, he continued averaging 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. You don't do that if your athleticism has faded.
Clyde's shooting percentage dropped in Houston because he became a wing player on a team that had two All-time great low post players already. Not because he didn't have a low post game.
badpdx 2 years ago
omg what the fuck! why are you flooding this page with your bullshit!! just trying to push my shit down to the back huh? FUCK!!! i hate ppl like you who are ignorant and stubborn. . Jordan also averaged 5+ ast & reb his entire career. Thats only one aspect of post/ interior gm. He also was a better stealer and better everything accross the board. Jordan was putting up 25+ against younger more athletic players at the age of 39 & 40! clyde could never do that. Clyde couldnt do that at the age 34.
dv122 2 years ago
Clyde post/interior gm was 90% athleticism. He had no skill. Jordan had a wider array of moves and higer degree of skills in the paint and post. He could create better and easier shots. He produced more in the post and paint than clyde. His percentage is higher, His productivity is higher jordan is just better at everthing. Jordan is by far the greatest interior player ever. Clyde was similar to what lebron is today. Clyde was bigger and i think thats what the quotes refer to.
dv122 2 years ago
1. Jordan being able to shoot the turnaround from farther out does not mean he had a better post-up game. It' means he had a better jumper, which everyone knows.
2. Clyde had more of a low-post game than MJ. He would back guys down and outmuscle them. Why take an 18 foot fadeway when you can back a guy down and get a 5 foot hook shot and/or draw the foul?
3. It's not like Drexler wasn't effective when he was older. He led the Rockets in scoring, assists and steals his final year.
badpdx 2 years ago
Clyde the Glyde! Damn, I miss those old Portland days... Oh well Portland is once again the shit! B-Roy all the way! MVP!
Skiiiiirt 2 years ago 2
Jordan was just such a great scorer, defender, and all around player, nobody could match him.
However, Clyde was a better passer and rebounder, nearly as good a team defender, and was a fantastic scorer himself.
What set Clyde apart was that he may have been the greatest pure athlete in the NBA at that time.
I don't think anyone in NBA history was more deadly on the fast break. I mean, Clyde could pass like Magic and finish like Dr. J. That's an unbeatable combination.
badpdx 2 years ago
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dv122 2 years ago
Ooooh, you touched on one of my favorite subjects.
Everybody wants to compare Lebron to MJ, but the player he is most similar to is Drexler. They have the same strengths (great leaping ability, unbeatable ability able to start and finish in the open court, great top speed, tremendous physical strength for players at their positions, triple double threats) and weaknesses (outside shot, defense). Lebron is like Clyde on steroids, but he's already better defensively.,
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dv122 2 years ago
I'd argue with you on that one. Clyde had an excellent post-up game. He used to back guys down and pass out of the double, or else put a spin-move on and either get to the rim or shoot the turnaround. He was pretty unstoppable in the post circa 1992.
In fact, up until about 1993, Clyde's post-up game was better than Jordan's. After that, Jordan improved his post-up game and Clyde went away from using it as much as the Blazers' personnel changed and he later moved to the Rockets.
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dv122 2 years ago
Did I say anything about Drexler's fadeaway? If "post-up game" means "fadeaway" and nothing else, then, okay, you're right.
But it doesn't. Clyde had a great post-up game. In fact, he was arguably Portland's best low-post player. His post-up game was similar to Magic Johnson's: he was taller and stronger than almost anyone else at the position, and he would back guys down and overpower them. If he was double teamed, he would find the open man. You don't know what you're talking about.
badpdx 2 years ago
Drexler in the low post could hit a hook shot, a finger roll, a turnaround, or do his patented spin move and get to the hoop. He would run give and go plays with Buck Williams and get easy baskets. Or he would draw the double team and kick it to the open man.
With the game on the line, Portland would either run a "two out play" or a "two down play." One was Drexler with the ball on the wing. The other was Drexler down low.
badpdx 2 years ago
Finally, there's a quote I remember from Drazen Petrovic, who played with Portland for a season and a half before moving to the Nets.
He was asked who was the toughest player for him to guard. He immediately said "Clyde Drexler." When asked why, he said "Well, Michael will score more points on you, but Clyde just punishes you physically. He is so big and stong, he'll take you down in the low post and just beat you up. You play Clyde, and you're sore all the next day."
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dv122 2 years ago
yo that was sick as F...uck man keep up the great videos
halidan1979 2 years ago
2:53 makes Dr J look like a rookie..
NineDrakes 2 years ago
Clyde Drexler was one of the greatest NBA players I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. A class act he was and I'll never forget what he contributed to the Blazer franchise!
utubewitness 2 years ago
the finger roll at 2:02 is so WETTT...rip city! and the play before that is just plain nasty
golfislife58 3 years ago
wow. he has the same aura of the great dr. j. very unassuming, very humble just like his best friend dream. the second greatest two guard in his era behind the goat, mj.
tin2975tin 3 years ago
Look at the hangtime on the dunk at 2:50!!
-Peace from CHI-Town
haleem0991 3 years ago
man, so silky and explosive at the same time...
he was amazing
basocten 3 years ago 2
ROCKETS \o/
felpaoloko 3 years ago
2:53
holy sh*t!!!
Kidz24 3 years ago
2:01
Blackwwoolff 3 years ago
The dunk at 19 secs is probably the illest dunk i've ever seen.
loepower 3 years ago
omfg....i wasnt watching for that part.. holy ..shit...how the fuck is that possible
joohwanoh 2 years ago
waths the name of the song?
sammeboy96 3 years ago
Tupac Shakur - Troublesome 96
Fahrenschon 3 years ago
this video is the best!!
sammeboy96 3 years ago
so under-rated this guy was jordan in the west
71starzallin1 3 years ago
2nd greatest shooting guard ever bar none
jplaya2023 3 years ago 4
what about kobe?
nomooon 3 years ago
he's a great player. But he's not in drexlers or jordans class
jplaya2023 3 years ago 2
dont you feel drexler is better in breakaway plays and kobe now is better at attacking set defense?
nomooon 3 years ago
the defensive rules are different today from clyde's era. No longer can you handcheck 94 feet down court. No longer are u alloted contact on the perimeter. This in turn makes it easier to attack the defense thus giving an illusion to really doing something. Clyde in an interview stated with these rules today he could easily average 40 a game. Put kobe in the 80's and he's leaving in a wheelchair. Dude is mentally weak. the 04 and 08 finals proves this as fact.
jplaya2023 3 years ago 4
Glyde was one of the greatest wing players in the history of the game. Where Jordan was more of a guard, Drexler was a definite three. He could do it all, rebound, score, defend, shoot it, handle the rock, run the break, etc. One of the great power dunkers of all time.
radio187 3 years ago
Well done video.
Vdevagau 3 years ago
Clyde Drexler was a great athlete and great finisher. The thing that held him back from anywhere close to that Jordan level (lets face it he wasn't close to Jordan), was the fact that he never worked on the jump shot. he had a lot of all around skills, but in the 1992 finals he probably wasn't even the 2nd best player on the court. Pippen was sick as fuck in 92 and probably a better player then Drexler all around.
smoke117 3 years ago
2:40 is the best part when he dunks the ball hits his nose
OvanAlexander 3 years ago
fuck jordan
radaca985 3 years ago
clyde the glide nice video
bigfanboxing 3 years ago
tupac - troublesome 96
burnmilk 3 years ago
wow, biggest underated player ever....
091101 3 years ago 3
song name please
OvanAlexander 3 years ago
Very good player. Nice skills
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
That shit at 2:52 was INSANE!
GO COOGS! GO CLYDE!!
illegalmachine 3 years ago
ONLY CLYDE...always in my member...for me Drexler was the best guard EVA...great song
lawa8 3 years ago
ehmm...i think jordan never played to portland...nub !