1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[HISTORY]No Rocket Player Wanted Clyde Drexler

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rocket River, Mar 29, 2023.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 1999
    Messages:
    66,343
    Likes Received:
    33,981


    I often wondered how it all went down
    I loved O.T. and losing him hurt


    Clyde highly underrated

    The AGE CHECK question: Dame or Clyde as Mr. Portland
    (anyone saying Dame - we know is like under 30)

    Rocket River
     
    #1 Rocket River, Mar 29, 2023
    RasaqBoi, mikol13, Aruba77 and 5 others like this.
  2. Jontro

    Jontro Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2010
    Messages:
    36,796
    Likes Received:
    26,380
    if branden roy never had knee problems, he would've been the goatest blazer of all times.
     
    #2 Jontro, Mar 29, 2023
    HardenUsedSTEPBACK and payaso like this.
  3. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH OKOGIE ONLY FAN
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2002
    Messages:
    15,922
    Likes Received:
    20,326
    Man, Clyde has a street named after him in Portland.
     
    #3 Williamson, Mar 29, 2023
    don grahamleone, Ancient Moabite, burlesk and 2 others like this.
  4. kjayp

    kjayp Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2006
    Messages:
    9,309
    Likes Received:
    8,209
    i guarantee u at least 1 did... and it was the only one that mattered... ;) lol
     
    #4 kjayp, Mar 29, 2023
    Icehouse, napalm06, Patience and 2 others like this.
  5. OkayAyeReloaded

    OkayAyeReloaded Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2010
    Messages:
    5,251
    Likes Received:
    7,986
    Clyde was humble and commentator years aside, he was an athletic freak and beast of an all-around player, with points, rebounds, assists, steals, and even used to block shots well for a guard.

    I would say after the Harden trade and Moses Malone it might be one of, if not the best trade in Rocket's history, resulting in a second chip.

    Here's some UofH Phi Slamma Jama footage of a young Clyde.

     
    #5 OkayAyeReloaded, Mar 29, 2023
    Stephen_A, Mr.Scary, Ancient Moabite and 3 others like this.
  6. MystikArkitect

    MystikArkitect Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2006
    Messages:
    15,222
    Likes Received:
    25,126
    Didn't realize Dame led the Blazers to the Finals against a prime MJ.
     
    #6 MystikArkitect, Mar 29, 2023
    RasaqBoi, hajkov, don grahamleone and 3 others like this.
  7. clos4life

    clos4life Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2007
    Messages:
    13,176
    Likes Received:
    16,581
    Getting a 'ship makes any trade worth it. I know Lakers are suffering right now but getting Lebron and AD is worth it considering they brought another 'ship.
     
    #7 clos4life, Mar 29, 2023
    don grahamleone and OkayAyeReloaded like this.
  8. Astrodome

    Astrodome Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2015
    Messages:
    13,310
    Likes Received:
    15,401
    I wish Mad Max posted here. He is legendary.

    I remember Hakeem and Clyde going for 40 a piece in a playoff game. Great memories.
     
    #8 Astrodome, Mar 29, 2023
    RasaqBoi, don grahamleone, Ancient Moabite and 3 others like this.
  9. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2002
    Messages:
    59,246
    Likes Received:
    53,042
    The Houston connection from his Cougar days can't be understated -- it was like he was coming home to finish business with Hakeem.
     
    #9 KingCheetah, Mar 29, 2023
    RasaqBoi, don grahamleone, Ancient Moabite and 4 others like this.
  10. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2002
    Messages:
    59,246
    Likes Received:
    53,042
    @MadMax
     
    #10 KingCheetah, Mar 29, 2023
    MadMax and don grahamleone like this.
  11. OkayAyeReloaded

    OkayAyeReloaded Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2010
    Messages:
    5,251
    Likes Received:
    7,986
    Oh yes, I remember that as well, I got you. If a Clutchfan has the full game please post.



     
    #11 OkayAyeReloaded, Mar 29, 2023
    BelgianRocketsFan, burlesk, Ubiquitin and 2 others like this.
  12. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 1999
    Messages:
    66,343
    Likes Received:
    33,981
    I don't know about that
    That is a high hill to climb

    Rocket River
     
    #12 Rocket River, Mar 29, 2023
  13. HardenReturns

    HardenReturns Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2023
    Messages:
    1,725
    Likes Received:
    2,184
    Nix to Usman for the dunk??
    What's next, the horsemen of the apocalypse??
     
    #13 HardenReturns, Mar 29, 2023
  14. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2008
    Messages:
    10,763
    Likes Received:
    15,399
    Why does Clyde look younger now than when he played lol
     
    #14 Dankstronaut, Mar 29, 2023
    RasaqBoi and Ubiquitin like this.
  15. Patience

    Patience Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2002
    Messages:
    8,338
    Likes Received:
    10,961
    That male pattern baldness did him no favors. He finally went clean shaven in 94 or so.
     
    #15 Patience, Mar 29, 2023
  16. Patience

    Patience Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2002
    Messages:
    8,338
    Likes Received:
    10,961
    I’d call it the best trade. They don’t win the second championship without that trade.
     
    #16 Patience, Mar 29, 2023
    don grahamleone and OkayAyeReloaded like this.
  17. dmenacela

    dmenacela Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2002
    Messages:
    2,577
    Likes Received:
    649
    OK but we still won
     
    #17 dmenacela, Mar 29, 2023
    Ubiquitin likes this.
  18. Hippieloser

    Hippieloser Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2003
    Messages:
    8,278
    Likes Received:
    2,157
    Pretty sure Hakeem was glad to see him.
     
    #18 Hippieloser, Mar 29, 2023
    don grahamleone likes this.
  19. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 1999
    Messages:
    15,920
    Likes Received:
    20,138
    Damn I love this trip down memory lane. Dude was averaging 7 rebounds and 4-5 assists as a shooting guard in the 90’s? Lol
     
    #19 Aruba77, Mar 29, 2023
    burlesk, Rocket River and don grahamleone like this.
  20. ipaman

    ipaman Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2002
    Messages:
    13,218
    Likes Received:
    8,054
    Bubble 'chip is the most worthless of all time
     
    #20 ipaman, Mar 29, 2023
    lnchan, burlesk and don grahamleone like this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

Style
ClutchFans Dark

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now