I love the game and played from 13 to 35 for almost every single day. Clyde Drexler More Quotes by Clyde Drexler More Quotes From Clyde Drexler Guy Lewis was all about efficiency. He was a great motivator. He got real talent and taught his players how he wanted them to play: hard and aggressive! Clyde Drexler greattalentrealplay There are going to be some teams in Europe. There are going to be some teams in Asia. And they're all going to be a part of the NBA umbrella, eventually. Clyde Drexler goingsomeumbrellaeurope I am a Blazer at heart, and I want those fans to have something good to cheer for. Clyde Drexler i-amgoodwantheart If I had to make a choice for the Hall of Fame... I would have gone in as a Portland Trail Blazer. Clyde Drexler blazertrailchoicefame Education is worth its weight in gold. Make no mistake about it. Clyde Drexler worthgoldmistakeeducation All kids need to figure out how to manage their time as a young adult. Clyde Drexler needhowyoungtime I retired at 35 in '98 and thought, 'There's only one place to go, and that's downward.' I retired at a good level. I was at peace after 15 years - I was lucky to play that long. Clyde Drexler placegoodpeacelong If you're a young man, and you're being coached by someone like Guy Lewis, you're going to become a better man. Clyde Drexler someonebetteryouman Going to the Portland Trail Blazers, who actually took the time to invest in me, was perhaps the best thing that ever happened to me in my career. I got to a small market where I could focus on basketball, basketball, basketball. No distractions. Clyde Drexler bestmefocustime Growing up, people will tell you that you have a better chance to become an astronaut than becoming an NBA player. So when you finally get to the NBA, you've beat the odds. So when you put on that jersey, everything else is downhill. Clyde Drexler betteryouchancepeople My favorite player growing up was Julius Erving, because I loved the way he played above the rim, all of the tricks with the ball, big hands, and just phenomenal showmanship. Clyde Drexler lovedgrowing-uphandsway Without the hand check rule, players are more likely to work their way open. Clyde Drexler withoutmoreworkway In my day, defenders played you with two hands and an elbow. You're not getting by a guy, especially if he has an elbow and a hand on you and is a strong defensive player. Clyde Drexler dayyoustronghands If I had a great game, and I was hot, usually we were up by 20-30 going into the fourth quarter. That means I don't get to play in the fourth quarter. Clyde Drexler gamegreathotplay This should be a written rule: Guards should always defer to centers. I don't care how good you are, those big guys make the game so much easier for every other person on that team, and without them, everyone else needs to work twice as hard. Clyde Drexler gamegoodyouwork Houston fans want a high value for their entertainment dollar, and if you don't win, they will drop you and go on to the next big deal. Clyde Drexler valuewillwinyou There's a lot to be learned by watching. I think the younger generation could fare a lot better in their game if they could sit down and watch some of the games of the past. Clyde Drexler downbettergamepast Because coaching is a challenge, it makes you want to come back. But if you do, you know you're going to be negligent in other areas. Clyde Drexler challengebackknowyou I wanted to retire on my own terms. I wanted to leave before they kicked me out. Clyde Drexler leaveownmemy-own You may score 50 points and grab 40 rebounds and have 30 assists, but if I don't make the free throws at the end of the game, and we lose, does that make you not a champion? Clyde Drexler endgameyouchampion
