More Trail Blazers news: Former Blazers Guard Drawing Interest From East Contender Drexler had his birthday over the weekend and he was showered with praise from NBA fans.

"I'm a competitor and I need something to drive me" - Michael Jordan thinks Clyde Drexler comparisons pushed him to another level originally appeared on Basketball Network.

The Detroit Amps are one of eight new city-based franchises in the BIG3, which operated under a touring model in previous years. Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler is the commissioner.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 3, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving will be the coach of the Chicago Triplets in the Big3, the three-on-three basketball league cofounded by Ice Cube.

Walton is considered one of the three greatest Trail Blazers in franchise history, standing alongside Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard.

Jordan and Drexler were the best two guards in the NBA during that time. With both players having a flair for high-flying dunks and acrobatic shots, they were compared to each other., and MJ said ...

His top running mate was Clyde Drexler, who averaged 21.4 points over 35 games. The Rockets did not have an easy run through the Western Conference.

At this point in the game, Harden had 279 career steals in the playoffs, surpassing Clyde Drexler, who had 278 steals in his playoff career.

Clyde Drexler grew up in Houston's South Park, but when he couldn't do 25 pushups at Sterling High School, he initially wasn't allowed on the basketball team.

King also said some celebrities being honored, such as NBA hall-of-famer Clyde Drexler, were born in New Orleans but aren't commonly associated with the city.

Coach Rudy T guided the team with an eye toward playoff success. A pivotal mid-season trade brought Clyde Drexler from Portland to reunite with former University of Houston teammate Olajuwon.