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• Michael Jordan Told Craig Hodges That Clyde Drexler Was Just As Good As Him But Didn’t ‘Know How To Play The Game’
Former Chicago Bulls shooting guard Craig Hodges told DJ Vlad of Vlad TV briefly after ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries came out in 2020 that NBA legend Michael Jordan thought Clyde Drexler was just as good as him. However, Jordan didn’t believe Drexler knew how to play the game. “Not every great athlete is marketable,” […] The post Michael Jordan Told Craig Hodges That C...2025
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• Kelvin Sampson’s Indiana exit and Houston rise, explained for national championship

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images How Kelvin Sampson turned around his reputation after being deemed a cheater at Oklahoma and Indiana. Kelvin Sampson will lead his Houston Cougars into the national championship game on Monday night in the culmination of a legendary head coaching career. The 69-year-old Sampson is also one of college basketball’s greatest comeback stories, and not just be...2025
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• Clyde Drexler blames Blazers for decision to skip 1990s celebration: ‘They dropped the ball’

The Trail Blazers celebrated the 1990 and ’92 teams that made runs to the NBA Finals this past weekend, but legendary shooting guard Clyde Drexler was not in attendance. The reasons were many and included the Blazers themselves, it seems. Drexler shared his thoughts with longtime Portland reporter and former beat writer Kerry Eggers. But […] The post Clyde Drexler blames Blazers for de...2025
• ‘His Energy Was Terrible, He Always Had His Head Down’: Scottie Pippen Didn’t Like Being Teammates With Clyde Drexler On The Dream Team
Scottie Pippen didn’t like being teammates with Clyde Drexler on The Dream Team, the 1992 United States men’s basketball team which featured some of the best players in NBA history. The Dream Team roster was Pippen, Drexler, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Chris Mullin, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, John Stockton and Christian […] The post ̵...2025
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• The Undertaker Once Threw An Alley Oop Hakeem Olajuwon In A Pick Up Game
The Undertaker had a Hall of Fame career in wrestling, headlining WrestleMania events and winning multiple world championships. His greatest accomplishment? Assisting one of the best centers of all time. "When I played basketball, I had an opportunity to play...I grew up in Houston. I got the chance to play with the Phi Slama Jama guys in the summer league. I got to play at Fonde Rec. Fonde Rec...2025
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• Michael Jordan Once Told Craig Hodges Clyde Drexler Was Just As Good As Him But Didn’t ‘Know How To Play The Game’
Former Chicago Bulls shooting guard Craig Hodges revealed to DJ Vlad of Vlad TV shortly after ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries came out in 2020 that NBA icon Michael Jordan once told him he thought Clyde Drexler was just as good as him. However, Jordan didn’t think Drexler knew how to play the game. “Not […] The post Michael Jordan Once Told Craig Hodges Clyde Drexler Was...2025
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• Kelvin Sampson’s Indiana exit and Houston rise, explained for national championship
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• 2024 Draft Watch Week 9: the Indianapolis Colts own the 7th overall pick

The NFL regular season has reached the halfway mark. After the third Colts loss in a row, it seems like a good time to look to the future. Introduction The Indianapolis Colts season has not gone the way anyone thought it to go but for very different reasons than we all expected. Sitting at 3-5 they currently own the 7th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. One reason I’m writing this today is becau...2023
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• Damian Lillard is returning to an unrecognizable Trail Blazers lineup
Few active players are as deeply embedded in the history of their franchise as Damian Lillard is with the Portland Trail Blazers. Only 530 career points behind icon Clyde Drexler for the franchise’s top spot, Lillard has dragged the Blazers back to the playoffs time and time again until finally, a lingering abdomen injury forced […] Damian Lillard is returning to an unrecognizable Trai...2022
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• B/R NBA's Max 5 Series: Is Kawhi Leonard Really a Maximum-Contract Player?
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• The Cursed Portland Trail Blazers
Luck is an underrated and underappreciated concept in sports. Players, coaches and the front office will often refuse to accept “luck” as the determining factor in a game, a series, or a season; rather, they will point to effort, energy and tactics as the deciding factor. However, none of these can explain the absurd history of the Portland Trail Blazers. Starting after Portland won the NBA title ...2015
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• How Houston Rockets Can Avoid Another 1st-Round Exit in NBA Playoffs
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• Kyle Lowry Trying to Save Toronto Raptors' Season and Other Friday NBA Takeaways
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• Point Guard Takeover: Why Has It Become the NBA's Premium Position?
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• With Michael Jordan Down, Who's Next for Kobe Bryant in Scoring Climb?
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Behind the Scenes in L.A., the Wide-Ranging Summer World for NBA Players
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"Kelvin Sampson completely turned around Houston Houston has a proud basketball tradition that included three straight Final Four appearances in the early ‘80s on rosters led by Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler."

2024
"Charles Barkley Clyde Drexler Patrick Ewing Karl Malone Chris Mullin Scottie Pippen David Robinson John Stockton That’s eight players whose legacies are the stuff on legend on their respective teams, but in the greater perception of the era they don’t hold a candle to Jordan."

2023
"They are also the 1st teammates to each have 30 pts & 10 ast in the same playoff game since Clyde Drexler & Terry Porter in 1992."

2022
"Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard passed Clyde Drexler as the franchise's all-time leading scorer Monday night against the Thunder."

2021
"It’s been well-publicized that Clyde Drexler was at the receiving end of some harsh words coming out of Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan’s mouth."

2020
"Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler is depicted as one of the archrivals of fellow NBA legend Michael Jordan in the final few episodes of “The Last Dance."

2018
"Clyde Drexler named BIG3 commish after Roger Mason Jr. fired in odd circumstances"

2017
"The post BIG3 Signs Clyde Drexler, Rick Barry and Rick Mahorn as Coaches appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
" He also made some team history in the process, per Trail Blazers PR: Lillard put his name alongside Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler with his effort: Lillard has taken the league by storm in recent weeks, even helping the Blazers to do the nearly impossible and beat the Golden State Warriors."

2015
"Produced by the Sports Emmy Award-winning NBA TV Originals, Clutch City examines the Rockets' 1993-94 and 1994-95 teams as Houston greats such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Kenny Smith, Robert Horry, Sam Cassell and Vernon Maxwell reflect on their experiences and how their unusual team chemistry helped them succeed."

2014
"Although he was far from the ideal talent and left more questions than he did answers in his wake, he's one of only 10 players to eclipse 16,000 points, 2,500 rebounds, 6,000 assists and 1,000 steals, an exclusive list that also includes Magic Johnson, Clyde Drexler, Scottie Pippen, Isiah Thomas, Gary Payton, Kidd and Stockton."

• How does 2024 Team USA match up against 1992, 2008 and 2012 variants

Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images We know this 2024 team is good, but is it legendary? The 2024 Olympic Games are almost here, and one of Team USA’s most-fascinating medal chances come in men’s basketball. A renewed, committed roster is looking to assert itself on the world stage, all in an attempt to prove that the United States is still the dominant force in basketball. ...2024
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• 2024 Draft Watch Week 9: the Indianapolis Colts own the 7th overall pick
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• Klay Thompson: I Wouldn't Want To Go Anywhere Else

Klay Thompson is entering the final season of his current contract with the Golden State Warriors, which puts his basketball future into question. "It's not going to be a thing," Thompson told Anthony Slater of The Athletic. "The fact that I'm going into my 13th season - that alone - it gives me such peace of mind. Granted, I've made money, I've been able to take care of my family, myself, the peo...2023
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• Damian Lillard Becomes All-Time Leading Scorer For Blazers

Damian Lillard passed Clyde Drexler on Monday night to become the all-time leading scorer of the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard surpassed Drexler's 18,040-point mark in the third quarter of the Blazers' loss to the Thunder. "It's a great feeling to reach the top. It's been a goal of mine, and the list has so many players, great history of our organization, so to finally be No. 1 is a special acco...2022
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• 5 best free agent signings in Houston Rockets history
The Houston Rockets have made some big trades over the course of their history. In the last few decades alone, the Rockets have traded for players like Clyde Drexler, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen, Tracy McGrady, and, of course, James Harden. They traded for Chris Paul in 2017 and then traded Paul for Russell Westbrook in […] The post 5 best free agent signings in Houston Rockets history a...2021
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• Blazers star Damian Lillard reveals inspiring words his father told him on draft night
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has shown basketball fans a spectacular display of scoring and leadership since he was drafted sixth overall in 2012. Lillard won Rookie of the Year and has since become a five-time All-Star — a feat only one other player in Trail Blazers franchise history (Clyde Drexler) has achieved. In […] The post Blazers star Damian Lillard reveals inspiring wo...2020
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• Clyde Drexler to Sonics ‘almost happened,’ confirms George Karl
Former NBA head coach George Karl offered a juicy 1990’s basketball “what-if” on Wednesday, revealing how Clyde “The Glide” Drexler was nearly traded to Karl’s Seattle SuperSonics during the 1995 season. On Wednesday’ episode of Karl’s Truth + Basketball podcast about the ’90s Sonics, Karl chatted with guest Bob Whitsitt, former general manager...2020
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• Washington fears passing on Tua Tagovailoa could be like missing on Michael Jordan?
Things are starting to get out of hand when it comes to the Washington football team and former Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa. Albert Breer of The MMQB, in his latest mailbag, shared an incredible quote from someone connected to the Washington franchise as it concerns the team potentially taking Tagovailoa at No. 2 overall, despite having drafted Dwayne Haskins with the 15th overall pick last season...2020
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• "Alan Anthony Is Not Here": The 2018 BIG3 Combine & Draft
After a successful first season, the slightly-revamped BIG3 is back for another summer of 3-on-3 basketball. They’re keeping the four-point circle, the games still go to 50 points, and Ice Cube is still running the show. This week, they had the player combine and draft in Los Angeles, and I was lucky enough to attend to see legends from the NBA, NCAA, G League, and even Philippine Basketball Assoc...2018
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• "Alan Anthony Is Not Here": The 2018 BIG3 Combine & Draft
After a successful first season, the slightly-revamped BIG3 is back for another summer of 3-on-3 basketball. They’re keeping the four-point circle, the games still go to 50 points, and Ice Cube is still running the show. This week, they had the player combine and draft in Los Angeles, and I was lucky enough to attend to see legends from the NBA, NCAA, G League, and even Philippine Basketball Assoc...2018
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• Scottie Pippen Was ‘Mesmerized’ Watching Michael Jordan Score 39 Points And Hit 6 Straight 3-Pointers Against Clyde Drexler In Game 1 of ’92 Finals: ‘He Was Always Coming Up With Something We Hadn’t Seen Before’
Scottie Pippen was “mesmerized” watching Michael Jordan score 39 points and hit six 3-pointers in the first half against Clyde Drexler in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals. Jordan began the game 6-of-6 from beyond the arc. “Michael wasted no time in proving his point,” Pippen wrote in his book. “Watching him knock down […] The post Scottie Pippen Was ...2024
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• How does 2024 Team USA match up against 1992, 2008 and 2012 variants
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• Patrick Mahomes is NFL Michael Jordan, and the comparison is getting hard to ignore

Mahomes has ascended to the point the comparison makes sense. The discussion around Patrick Mahomes has changed. Winning three Super Bowl rings before the age of 30 will do that. No longer is the Chiefs quarterback being mentioned solely as the best QB in the league, but where he already ranks in league history. The natural comparison is Tom Brady, the GOAT, and how Mahomes stacks up against Brady...2024
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• Casual Friday open thread: The worst non-Seahawks live event you’ve ever attended

Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Just a total waste of your time and/or money. Welcome to another Casual Friday open thread, where we talk about things other than the Seattle Seahawks. A few weeks back I asked you for some of your best (non-Seahawks) events you’ve ever attended. This included other Seattle sports events, non-Seattle sports events, music concerts, bro...2023
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• 2024 Draft Watch Week 9: the Indianapolis Colts own the 7th overall pick
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• No, Lillard isn’t the best Blazer of all time; these two players were better
In December of 2022, Damian Lillard passed Clyde Drexler for most points by a Trail Blazers player of all time.Since that moment, and especially since he requested a trade from Portland, Lillard has been talked about a lot as the Blazers’ best player in their franchise history. Arguments could be made that he is the […] No, Lillard isn’t the best Blazer of all time; these two pla...2023
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• Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for mind-blowing NBA Finals stat in Nuggets’ win
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Nuggets teammates made history in the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the twin engines powering the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals. Jokic is playing like the best basketball player in the world. Murray is only adding to his reputation as someone who raises his game in the playoffs. Together, the duo have the Nuggets only two wins ...2023
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• 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend By the Numbers

In yesterday’s SportsGrid Daily, we broke down the bettable events at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game Weekend. Today, we take a closer look at the captains, the rosters, the 1993 All-Star Game in Utah, and the Slam Dunk Contest by the numbers. Aye, Aye, Captain! One of the two team captains, LeBron James, has been selected to the All-Star Game for the 19th time, which ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the r...2023
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• Damian Lillard passes Clyde Drexler as Trail Blazers' all-time leading scorer with third-quarter free throw

Lillard crossed 18,041 career points to pass Drexler...2022
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• Rasheed Wallace Says Michael Jordan ‘Wasn’t All That Good Of A Defender’

Rasheed Wallace recently said that NBA legend Michael Jordan “wasn’t all that good of a defender.” Jordan made nine All-Defensive teams during his career. “Mike wasn’t all that good of a defender,” Wallace said. “I seen this motherf****r get his a** bust where he couldn’t stop a mothef****r against JR Rider. Probably against Clyde Drexler. [...2024
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• Casual Friday open thread: The worst non-Seahawks live event you’ve ever attended
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• 2024 Draft Watch Week 9: the Indianapolis Colts own the 7th overall pick
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• Klay Thompson: I Wouldn't Want To Go Anywhere Else
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• No, Lillard isn’t the best Blazer of all time; these two players were better
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• Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for mind-blowing NBA Finals stat in Nuggets’ win
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• Blazers star Damian Lillard reveals inspiring words his father told him on draft night
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• Damian Lillard vs. Nets: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• Point Guard Takeover: Why Has It Become the NBA's Premium Position?
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• Kobe Bryant's Latest Feat Touches NBA's Past, Present and Future
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Kobe Bryant: What It Means to Me to Pass Michael Jordan on NBA's Scoring List
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• NBA TV to spotlight champion Rockets with 'Clutch City' documentary
NBA TV will commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Houston Rockets' back-to-back championship seasons with Clutch City, a documentary to be televised during The Finals on Monday, June 8, at 9 p.m. ET. Produced by the Sports Emmy Award-winning NBA TV Originals, Clutch City examines the Rockets' 1993-94 and 1994-95 teams as Houston greats such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Kenny Smith, Rob...2015
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• B/R NBA Legends 100: Ranking the Greatest Shooting Guards of All Time
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• Dream Team II: The U.S. Team That Time Forgot
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• Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for mind-blowing NBA Finals stat in Nuggets’ win
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• Kelvin Sampson’s Indiana exit and Houston rise, explained for national championship
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• 2024 Draft Watch Week 9: the Indianapolis Colts own the 7th overall pick
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• Damian Lillard is returning to an unrecognizable Trail Blazers lineup
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• Washington fears passing on Tua Tagovailoa could be like missing on Michael Jordan?
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• Clyde Drexler named BIG3 Commissioner
Following a scandal-filled first year of existence, the start-up pro basketball league BIG3 is turning to an all-time NBA great to right the ship.According to TMZ Sports, Ice Cube’s league has brought on 10-time NBA All-Star and Basketball Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler to be its next commissioner, replacing the disgraced Roger Mason.“As Commissioner he (Drexler) will help lead the BIG3’s basketball ...2018
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• Ice Cube’s 3-on-3 league lands Rick Barry, Clyde Drexler, Rick Mahorn as coaches
Ice Cube’s 3-on-3 basketball league is starting to round into form.According to ESPN’s Marc Stein on Wednesday, hardwood legends Rick Barry and Clyde Drexler, two of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, as well as former Detroit Pistons Bad Boy Rick Mahorn will be joining as coaches. The trio does have some coaching experience. Barry coached in various minor basketball leagues in the United Sta...2017
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• Damian Lillard vs. Nets: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• Is the Future of the NBA's Shooting Guard Position in Good Hands?
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• 2024 Draft Watch Week 9: the Indianapolis Colts own the 7th overall pick
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• WATCH: Damian Lillard Pass Clyde Drexler For Portland’s All-Time Scoring Leader
Damian Lillard has cemented himself as perhaps the greatest Portland Trail Blazer of all time after passing Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler to become the all-time scoring leader in franchise history. Lillard (18,047 career points) entered Paycom Arena 21 points short of passing Drexler (18,040 points as a Blazer). By the time the final buzzer […] The post WATCH: Damian Lillard Pass Clyde Drexler...2022
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• Clyde Drexler’s stern message to Damian Lillard after CJ McCollum trade
The Portland Trail Blazers shockingly committed to a rebuild when they traded star guard CJ McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. The core of McCollum and fellow sharpshooter Damian Lillard was seemingly close to winning a title, but the elusive championship always appeared to be just out of reach. As such, Lillard has had to […] The post Clyde Drexler’s stern message to Damian Lillard...2022
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• Clyde Drexler named BIG3 Commissioner
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• Clyde Drexler named BIG3 commissioner
Former Trail Blazers and Rockets star Clyde Drexler has been named the new commissioner of the BIG3 basketball league, according to a press release (via Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today). Drexler was involved with the league last season as the coach of BIG3 team Power.“Clyde is a consummate professional, revered businessman and indisputably one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball...2018
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• Dream Team II: The U.S. Team That Time Forgot
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