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Two factoids about the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat that you’ve : The Heat are the first no. 5 seed or lower since the 1999 New York Knicks to reach the Finals LeBron James has now made more Finals appearances (10) than 27 of 30 franchises The […]

It’s never easy to build a team from the draft. Just ask the Portland Trail Blazers. More often than not, this approach requires a lot of time and patience — something that not all teams in the league have the luxury of having. Drafting a once-in-a-generation type of talent that would instantly boost his team’s […]

After a sluggish start as a franchise, the Portland Trail Blazers have been a consistent playoff contender throughout the years outside of a few stretches, resulting in a number of great moments. The Blazers won their one and only championship in 1977, and Damian Lillard is trying to get the franchise back to that level. […]

During “The Last Dance” documentary, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan admitted that he was upset when pundits compared him to Clyde Drexler during the 1992 NBA Finals. Jordan said he attacked Drexler every night during the 1992 Finals just to prove to everyone that Drexler wasn’t even close to him. The Bulls won the series […]

By winning six titles in eight years, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls cemented themselves in basketball history as one of the greatest dynasties ever. It’s interesting to wonder, though, how this dynasty could have come to an abrupt end because of a number of franchise-altering moves by Chicago’s front office. Michael Jordan’s first retirement […]

Portland Trail Blazers legend Clyde Drexler is one of the many players featured in “The Last Dance” docuseries as one of Michael Jordan’s rivals. As it turns out, however, Drexler has yet to see a single episode of the groundbreaking series. According to Drexler, his hesitation to watch “The Last Dance” stems from being on […]

With nothing much else to talk about as the entire sports world remains in stasis due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NBA fans and pundits have ramped up the “GOAT” debate revolving around Michael Jordan and LeBron James. However, one former player who had his fair share of success during his career, believes that the […]

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.” In the docuseries, Jordan says he was “offended” when the media compared him to Drexler, and the latter has just clapped back at Jordan with his own response. […]

By the end of the 1992 season, Charles Barkley was coming off six consecutive All-Star team appearances with the Philadelphia 76ers. His time with Philly had come to an end at that point, and according to the Hall of Famer, he actually preferred to have been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers instead of the […]

If there’s one thing fans have learned about Michael Jordan from ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” it’s that his competitive nature is second to none. This was once again on full display during Episodes 5 and 6, as Jordan admitted to taking offense when being compared to the great Clyde Drexler. "I'm not saying [Clyde] wasn't […]

Bad luck seems to always follow the Portland Trail Blazers throughout history. Don’t get it wrong, the team enjoyed success and has managed to stay as contenders through the years in the competitive Western Conference. However, looking at the past news about the Blazers, they somehow suffer a cruel fate right when they are primed […]

The six NBA championship rings on Michael Jordan’s long fingers were not given to him. He earned it by dedicating his whole life to the game. He worked day and night working on his weaknesses as well as strengthening his mind and body. He did all these to outlast his contemporaries, all of whom had […]

One of the welcome surprises of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s class of 2020 was the inclusion of former Houston Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich — an induction several pundits thought was overdue. Tomjanovich was a finalist for the hall in 2017 and 2018, though not in 2019. Two of his former Rockets players, Hakeem […]

The NBA shooting guard is one of the most glamorous positions in sports. Much of the time, they represent the best scorer (or at least one of the top guys) on their respective teams and are typically very well-rounded in how they get their points. There have been a whole lot of good 2-guards to […]

The Houston Rockets are fortunate to have such a talented duo in James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Their outstanding performance in the last two games would remind some fans of the dominance another big pairing showcased during the nineties. NBA Stats revealed after Houston’s 140-112 dominance over the Memphis Grizzlies that their performance harks back […]

All summer long, the question surrounding the Houston Rockets seemed to be about how Russell Westbrook and James Harden would coexist on the floor. However, NBA legend and former Rockets star Clyde Drexler is more concerned about the supporting cast. Although Drexler feels that Harden will have no trouble scoring and sees Westbrook racking up […]

Evan Turner has forged himself into history right beside Portland Trail Blazers legend Clyde Drexler as the only two players in franchise history with back-to-back triple-doubles. Turner achieved the feat on Wednesday in their win over the Memphis Grizzlies, 116-89. He tallied 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. His previous triple-double came in on Monday […]

Portland Trail Blazer guard Damian Lillard has been setting new franchise marks of late. On Wednesday, he reached another plateau after tying Clyde Drexler in one of the franchise’s records. The Blazers came away with a convincing win over the Dallas Mavericks that night, with Lillard scoring 33 points and dishing out 12 assists in […]

Thanks in large part to the offensive production of Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers walked away from Monday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers with a 106-98 victory. As part of the win, Lillard became just the second player in Blazers history to record 30 points and 15 assists in a single outing. The […]

James Harden has had it with referee Scott Foster after fouling out during Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The MVP candidate was whistled for four offensive fouls and fouled out with 1:24 left in regulation, but history says this isn’t the first time a Houston Rockets player has felt this was a “personal” […]

On Friday against the L.A. Clippers, Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors moved past Clyde Drexler on the all-time scoring list. Durant now sits 31st on the list. Kevin Durant (22,197) surpassed Clyde Drexler (22,195) for 31st play on the NBA's all-time scoring list. — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) January 19, 2019 The 30-yeard-old forward […]

At the moment, there is no guarantee if Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has another season in him. Perhaps an elite milestone — entering the top 35 all-time scoring list of the league, and overtaking the great Clyde Drexler in the process — could serve as extra motivation for the 36-year-old to suit up for […]

With the success of their sophomore season already officially in the books, BIG3 commissioner Clyde Drexler has declared the league’s intention to acquire the services of San Antonio Spurs veteran Manu Ginobili should the latter decide to retire from the NBA. Spurs insider Jeff Garcia recently broke the news on Twitter, and confirmed that Hall of […]

Basketball fan or not, when you hear the name Jordan it normally resonates with the legendary basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. He’s a 14 time All-star, 11 time All-NBA, 6 time NBA Champion, 5 time MVP, and the list goes on. His career is truly an impressive basketball resume of epic proportions. Clyde “the […]

In his sixth season in the league, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard has gotten to a strong start out of the gate. The 27-year-old pushed forth a stellar performance in Sunday night’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder by notching a game-high 36 points with 13 assists, which put him in elite company […]

How do the Cavaliers and Warriors stack up versus the All-Time NBA Super Powers? This NBA offseason has been all about the super teams. The Timberwolves acquired Jimmy Butler with the hopes that they have the next super team marinating in Minnesota. Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics via free agency because his All-Star […]

With the NBA having some of the most colorful personalities in any major sports league, you won’t be surprised how some pretty outrageous urban legends, some may or may not be true, have come out over the years. Here are some stories that seemed most interesting. Clyde Drexler and the 11-foot hoop Clyde Drexler as a kid […]