Clyde Drexler

Clyde Austin Drexler, born on June 22, 1962, is a distinguished former professional basketball player and current commissioner of the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league. Affectionately known as "Clyde the Glide," he had a remarkable 15-season career in the NBA, primarily with the Portland Trail Blazers, before concluding his playing days with the Houston Rockets. Drexler was selected as an NBA All-Star ten times and is celebrated as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. His crowning achievement came in 1995 when he secured an NBA championship with the Rockets. Adding to his accolades, he was part of the legendary "Dream Team" that took home a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice—first in 2004 for his individual accomplishments and again in 2010 as part of the Dream Team.

Beyond the basketball court, Drexler has made various appearances in popular culture, including guest spots on "Married... with Children," "Arliss," and "The Sentinel." He also appeared in "Like Mike 2: Streetball" and participated in the inaugural season of "Pros vs. Joes" in 2006. In 2007, Drexler showcased his dancing skills on "Dancing with the Stars," where he was eliminated in the fifth round. Additionally, he contributed to the NBC series "Celebrity Apprentice" in 2010, assisting the men's team in creating promotional videos.