Clyde Drexler's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Clyde Drexler.

Clyde Drexler, nicknamed "Clyde the Glide", is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his 15 seasons in the NBA. A ten-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection, he primarily played for the Portland Trail Blazers before winning an NBA Championship with the Houston Rockets in 1995. Drexler earned a gold medal with the 1992 "Dream Team" and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice, individually in 2004 and as part of the Dream Team in 2010. Recognized among basketball's all-time greats and one of the best shooting guards, Drexler currently serves as the commissioner of the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1977: Portland's Conference Championship

In 1990, Portland won its first conference championship since 1977, led by Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter each scoring 23 points.

January 6, 1989: Career-High 50 Points

On January 6, 1989, Clyde Drexler scored a career-high 50 points during a double-overtime win over the Sacramento Kings.

1989: Trail Blazer Record Dunk

In 1989, Clyde Drexler set a Trail Blazer record by dunking on an 11' 1" rim.

1989: Led Portland Trail Blazers

In the 1989-1990 season, Clyde Drexler led the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1990 NBA Finals averaging 23.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists during the season.

May 23, 1990: Most Steals in a Half

On May 23, 1990, Clyde Drexler recorded 6 steals in the first half of a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns.

1990: Led Trail Blazers to NBA Finals

In 1990, Clyde Drexler led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals, averaging 23.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.9 assists during the season. They won the Conference championship since 1977.

1990: Most Steals in a 3-Game Series

In 1990, Clyde Drexler recorded 13 steals in a 3-game series between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference First round.

May 9, 1991: Blocks vs Utah Jazz

On May 9, 1991, Clyde Drexler recorded 4 blocks in a game against the Utah Jazz while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.

1991: Franchise-Best Record

During the 1990–1991 season, Clyde Drexler led Portland to a franchise-best 63–19 record, averaging 21.5 points per game.

1991: All-NBA First Team Consideration

In the 1991-1992 season, Clyde Drexler played slightly over 35 minutes a game and helped The Blazers finish 57-25, best in the Western Conference and was considered for the All-NBA First Team.

1992: Gold Medal at the Olympics

In 1992, Clyde Drexler earned a gold medal as part of the United States Olympic team, famously known as "The Dream Team".

1992: All-NBA First Team and Olympics

In 1992, Clyde Drexler made the All-NBA First Team, finished second in MVP voting, and was selected to the U.S. Olympic "Dream Team". The Trail Blazers won the second conference championship in three years.

1995: NBA Championship with Houston Rockets

In 1995, Clyde Drexler won an NBA championship with the Houston Rockets.

November 1, 1996: Most Steals in a Half

On November 1, 1996, Clyde Drexler recorded 8 steals in the second half of a game between the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings.

1996: Named One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History

In 1996, Clyde Drexler was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.

1997: All-Star Game Selection

In 1997, Clyde Drexler was named to the All-Star Game, but he did not play due to a hamstring injury; he played a total of 62 games while averaging eighteen points a game with six rebounds and 5.7 assists.

September 10, 2004: Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

On September 10, 2004, Clyde Drexler was inducted as a player into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

2004: Induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2004, Clyde Drexler was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career.

2008: Career Average of Offensive Rebounds

As of 2008, Clyde Drexler leads all guards with his career average of offensive rebounds with 2.4 per game.

2010: Induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of "Dream Team"

In 2010, Clyde Drexler was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of "The Dream Team".

2021: Named to NBA's 75th Anniversary Team

In 2021, Clyde Drexler was named to the league's 75th anniversary team.

2021: Ranked Among NBA's Greatest

In 2021, to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary, The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named Clyde Drexler as the 43rd greatest player in NBA history.