Clyde Drexller Birthday & Fun Facts

Clyde Drexller Birthday Highlights

Birth Name

Clyde Drexller

Place Of Birth

Louisiana, USA

Age

61 years old

Birth Date

June 22 1962

Clyde Drexller Facts

Child Star?

no

Occupation

Actor, director and martial artist

Education & Qualifications

Net Worth

$20,000,000

Current Partner

Gaynell Floyd

Parents

Eunice Drexler Scott, James Drexler

Clyde Drexler is one of the best basketball players in NBA history who has won the NBA Championship and the Olympic gold medal as part of the Dream Team 'USA.'

In 1996, Clyde Drexler led the Houston Rockets to their first NBA Championship and was named Finals MVP. Clyde Drexler has also served as president of basketball operations of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the Chicago Bulls.

While Clyde Austin Drexler is retired from playing basketball, his insight on sports is still valuable for many people because he played for 16 years in an era dominated by Michael Jordan's Bulls and Magic Johnson's Los Angeles Lakers. Because of his insight into the game, Clyde is called the Babe Ruth of Basketball.

Clyde Austin Drexler is an ESPN NBA analyst and co-hosts 'Drexler & Bayless' with veteran play-by-play announcer Steve Smith on Comcast SportsNet Houston. Clyde has also served as president of basketball operations of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the Chicago Bulls.

What is Clyde Drexler's net worth?

Clyde Drexler's net worth is $20 million.

How much does Clyde Drexler earn per year?

Details on the annual income of Clyde Drexler are unavailable.

How tall is Clyde Drexler?

Clyde Drexler is 6 ft 6 in (201 cm) tall.

How old is Clyde Drexler?

Clyde Drexler is 59 years old as of 2021, born on June 22, 1962.

Clyde Drexler was born in New Orleans, Louisiana but spent most of his early life in the South Park area in Houston, Texas. He completed his education at Sterling High School and the University of Houston.

Who is Clyde Drexler's partner?

Gaynell Floyd is the wife of Clyde Drexler.

Best Known For…

Clyde's highest achievements were as a player. He was an All-Star in 1994, 1996, and 1998 and a two-time NBA Champion with the Houston Rockets in 1996 and 1997. Clyde won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1988 and was twice selected to the All-NBA Second Team honors.

Clyde is also a sports commentator. He is an ESPN NBA analyst and co-hosts 'Drexler & Bayless' with veteran play-by-play announcer Steve Smith on Comcast SportsNet Houston.

He won the Olympic gold medal in 1992 as part of the dream team.

Charity Work

In 1996, Clyde donated $100,000 to 'The Boys & Girls Clubs of America.' This is the largest donation in their history. He has been a continuous supporter of the organization ever since.

Clyde is also an avid supporter of The Houston Area Women's Center and The United Way.

For over three years, Clyde and his wife, Tracey, have donated to the Salvation Army Christmas Campaign by asking every athlete wearing Chicago Bulls apparel to donate at each uniform change.

What awards has Clyde Drexler won?

Clyde has won many awards. His highest achievements were as a player. He was an All-Star in 1994, 1996, and 1998 and a two-time NBA Champion with the Houston Rockets in 1996 and 1997. Clyde won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1988 and was twice selected to the All-NBA Second Team honors. He was named one of Houston's 50 Greatest Sports Figures in 2000.

Clyde has also been a consultant for many companies. He was a consultant for the University of Houston men's basketball team for two years. He also was a consultant for Nike Basketball and Adidas Basketball, Inc. He is an ESPN NBA analyst and co-hosts 'Drexler & Bayless' with veteran play-by-play announcer Steve Smith on Comcast SportsNet Houston. Clyde has also served as president of basketball operations of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the Chicago Bulls.

Clyde Drexler's Hobbies And Interests

Clyde's hobbies include golf, fishing, and photography. He is also a huge sports fan.

• Clyde is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Cable and Telecommunications Association, Pacific Northwest Sports Hall of Fame, and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. He also received the 10th Annual SECA Award in Washington, D.C.
• Clyde is retired from playing basketball, but his insight on sports is still valuable for many people because he played for 16 years in an era dominated by Michael Jordan's Bulls and Magic Johnson's Los Angeles Lakers. Because of his insight into the game, Clyde is called the Babe Ruth of Basketball.
• Drexler's number is retired by the University of Houston, Portland Trail Blazers, and Houston Rockets. He was also inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Clyde's nickname during his days at the University of Houston was 'Clyde the Glide,' a name given to him by his roommate. He was also called 'The Original Gangster of Basketball' by former NBA player and analyst Charles Barkley before an exhibition game between Drexler's 1992 Olympic Team versus Barkley's 1992 Dream Team.
• Clyde has won many awards. His highest achievements were as a player. He was an All-Star in 1994, 1996, and 1998 and a two-time NBA Champion with the Houston Rockets in 1996 and 1997. Clyde won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1988 and was twice selected to the All-NBA Second Team honors. He was one of Houston's 50 Greatest Sports Figures in 2000.
• Clyde has also served as president of basketball operations of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the Chicago Bulls. In 2015, Clyde was inducted into the National Black College Hall of Fame.
• He holds the record for most steals in a three-game series between Portland Trailblazers vs. Dallas Mavericks.
• He led Portland Trail Blazers into the NBA finals in 1989-90, but the team lost to Detroit Pistons in five games.
• Clyde Drexler was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 22, 1962. He was born at Charity Hospital (now known as Ochsner Foundation Hospital) to parents Mitzi and Marvin Drexler. Clyde's father left him when he was only two years old, and it took his mother a long time to find a job that could support her family.
• When Clyde was only three years old, his mother met a man named John and married him. They moved to Houston, Texas. It was there that Clyde finished the first grade. Clyde lived in the Houston area with his mother and stepfather until he was 12 years old.
• When Clyde was in the seventh grade, Drexler's family moved to Portland, Oregon. In the eighth grade, Clyde played basketball at Lincoln High School. He quit basketball because he had other interests (such as hanging out with his friends) but returned to it when he was a freshman. He averaged 24 points per game and won All-State honors that season. His coach that year called him 'the next great player.'
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