1983 NBA draft
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The 1983 NBA draft took place on June 28, 1983, in New York City. A total of 226 players were selected over 10 rounds by the league's 23 teams.
Ralph Sampson was selected first overall by the Houston Rockets.
Doc Rivers was selected thirty-first overall by the Atlanta Hawks
Clyde Drexler
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Clyde Austin Drexler Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who currently serves as the second commissioner of the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league. Nicknamed "Clyde the Glide", he play
1983 NBA draft
…early in his career before subsequent injuries impacted his playing career. Sampson was joined in the Hall by University of Houston Cougars standout Clyde “The Glide” Drexler, taken number 14 by the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite there being only 23 teams at the time of the draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers were awarded the…
Drexler at the University of Houston
Drexler slam dunks as a member of the Houston Cougars men's basketball team
One of only five numbers retired by the University of Houston men's basketball team, Drexler's No. 22 hangs in the Fertitta Center.
Drexler poses during NBA Global Games in the Philippines in 2013