NBA Legends Explain Why Clyde Drexler Was Jordans mirror

And for those who don’t know what MJ is saying he didn’t know how to play the business game of the league

Exactly, MJ was a ball hog.

Where are you from, I can't place your accent at ALL

I feel like Jordan vs clyde, is very similar to curry vs lillard. Conceptually similar players and both great, and it's not easy to see why one was clearly better when you only go category by category of their games (he can shoot, he can pass he can defend etc.). But the synergy of the skills together and the absolute excellence at certain things vs merely being really good at them makes the difference.

this is fascinating. i always did think clyde was similar to michael in physicality and game. but i did suspect something was missing. he never had a Scotty Pippen on his team.

Living in 3rd Ward when he played at UofH, it was always electric with him and Olajuwon was Phi Slama Jama was exciting. Olajuwon got into a fight at the Utotem store, and Clyde was home grown, even tho he went to Sterling highschool. We loved him too. Clyde the Glide... Htown baby...

All i can see is Clyde dribbling with his head down

Nobody was/is Mike. Clyde had the moves and was very athletic. What he didnt have was Mikes ability to lead, and motivate teammates to give 100% .Mike was also a student of the game,he could analyze and dissect other players on the and adjust on the fly. And MJ had that attitude, not to mention players feared him.Clyde was great,but Mike was Mike. Pippen just stop it, you weren't Clyde offensively, not close.

Clyde was widely considered to be the 2nd best player after Jordan at the time. He was fun to watch.

Im so proud I am named after this great athlete

Thanks!

Isn't M.J. a Clyde Drexler mirror? It can't be the other way around.

Clyde the glide and Air Jordan have a lot in common. Were they differentiate, MJ was the Hitler of the league, Clyde was Jesus. And we all know how that goes.

clyde i believe is one of only 3 players with 21000 points, 6000rebs 6000 asst and 2000 steals, the others are oscar robinson and lebron james, i could be way off on that, someone check!

clyde led his team in points and assists. in THAT era!! one year his numbers were 27pts, 7.5 assts, 7.5 rebs, 2.5 steals, thats a good fucking year!

I think it's the other way... Jordan was the mirror of Clyde...

Second best SG to only Jordan for the 35 years or so that I've watched basketball, in my opinion.

Clyde was 100% legit... His game was "smooth" or maybe a better description would be "smoove" 👍🏽💯 ... And, I'm a MJ fan. 🏀

Clyde was a hell of a player and the only reason he doesn’t have more championships is cause of Jordan. But I’m glad he did win a championship in 95.

PHI SLAMA JAMA! BAD ASS!!!

The difference between Clyde and Jordan is attitude. No disrespect to Drexler (he's my all-time fav.), but MJ just had that tenacity that went to that extra level. Clyde is so nice, classy, professional. I have a story with Clyde in my latest video about Portland Murals. I love the Blazers and the 90s era of hoops. Cool vid!

That’s one thing about Mike he’ll give you your props if your worth mentioning

Funny MJ says he did t understand. Man please, the league did MJs marketing for him. He didnt have to market himself they were doing it for him before he even knew

The glyde had one of the coldest finger roles in nba history

Drexler were better than Jordan, if only to me! He did not have the help that he needed to win a title at Portland during his career! However, he were just as talented if not more talented than Jordan!

Sorry Scottie, but Clyde was better than you. Lol

Clyde Drexler is a mirror of Jordan but Clyde is older

Clyde looked 35 years old since college, lol.

Mitch Richmond is the most underrated player of all time

Drexler is my favorite player of all time and its funny how in recent years NBA players have treated like he wasnt that good. Watch his highlight reels. He was amazing and one of the most humble guys you ever met. I worked on an NBA video with him and he's was the nicest fellow you ever met.

He was a beast .... Clyde the glide poster was on my wall as a kid.

The closest players to Michael Jordan, were Kobe Bryant and Clyde Drexler.

That doesn't mean they are #2 or #3 all-time, but they played similar and had elite ability.

He was jealous of MJ.. You can just see it on his face when he talk about him.. MJ was superior in every way 😅

Great compilation of such a high class professional player. But like jordan said....maybe he did not have that ambition to win what ever it takes! And I guess that is what Jordan meant. But sometimes you gotta have certain valus that you are not willing to pass just to win a championchip. I guess Jordan had no red line. He would do anything....

It was the time when basketball players or men looked like grown ups and not like clowns!

Clyde was as good as it gets

I can't believe Kenny Smith's arrogance. He knows damn well who Clyde was. He was that guy that dropped 50 on you when you were in Sacramento. Lmao

Drexler great player to fast to athletic for todays game

Drex over D-Wade. 😎

Mj was Clyde Drexler's mirror!The glide was one year prior to MJ.

Clyde spoke softly and carried a big stick on Michael Jor-done.

I don't understand the Hodges comment. Was that just some out of context stuff for click bait?
In what way did Clyde not understand the game outside of the court? He was professional on and off the court.
You never heard something negative about his behavior, and by all accounts is a fairly humble and stand up dude.
So what am I missing here?

The comment from MJ to Drexler was point on. Yes you are as good as me. You have or don't have the fundamentals to play.

still got my drexler wheaties box

I dont care what anyone says about Clyde Drexler but his level of play & athleticism would eat this NBA players Alive. Including Lebron James

It was good to like someone other than Mike sometimes and dudes like Clyde drexler was there to let u off of Mike's jock like I said sometimes

Clyde Drexler was the last and the best player of Old school basketball, MJ bring the NEW school and the NEW game.

Clyde was more like Scottie Pippen than Jordan. Their career numbers are almost identical.

Loved Drexler back to his Phi Slama Jama days. That incredible national semi final against Louisville (also a very good semi final the year before against UNC). He was a 'clean' player and did not try to draw fouls; and sometimes his nerves got the better of gim. But he worked incredibly hard at the college and pro level; he lived ul to his nickname; and was,always part of winners