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!

[Nostalgia] Rockets Drexler Deal on NBA.com Frontpage Right Now

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rockets R' Us, Feb 23, 2011.

Tags:
  1. Rockets R' Us

    Rockets R' Us Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2000
    Messages:
    3,009
    Likes Received:
    105
    [​IMG]

    http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/steve_aschburner/02/23/five-deals-history/?ls=iref:nbahpt1

    NBA.com lists bests deadline deals that made a difference:

    3. Clyde Drexler to Houston, 1995
    Transaction: Houston acquired Drexler and Tracy Murray from Portland in exchange for forward Otis Thorpe, Marcelo Nicola and a 1995 first-round pick that became guard Randolph Childress.

    Date: Feb. 14, 1995

    Stats: Drexler averaged 21.4 points in 34 games for Houston and kept right on going through 22 postseason games, averaging 20.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

    This came nine days before the absolute deadline but its impact was far greater than the swap the Rockets completed then (Scott Brooks to Dallas for Morlon Wiley and a second-round pick). A Houston favorite from his high school and college years, Drexler gave the Rockets a boost during their second, more difficult championship season.
    When he retired three years later, he exited as Houston's leading scorer (18.4) and assists man (5.5).
     
    #1 Rockets R' Us, Feb 23, 2011
  2. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    46,825
    Likes Received:
    18,543
    I now wish we could trade Clyde for this Clyde

    [​IMG]
     
    #2 REEKO_HTOWN, Feb 23, 2011
    1 person likes this.
  3. ElDobleK

    ElDobleK Literally Zan Tabak

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    1,016
    Likes Received:
    981
    For real though, Frazier is the best color commentator around. He's a true professional. I want to spit every time NBALP gives me the commentary from the opposing team. Three quarters of local commentary teams consist of a couple of homer hacks with more whine than the Napa Valley (especially now that our team is all about flopping and jumping into the defender on a shot to create contact).
     
    #3 ElDobleK, Feb 23, 2011
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • 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