Kevin Durant Makes Wild Claim About Michael Jordan
Summary
The article discusses a hypothetical scenario where Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Clyde Drexler could have played together for the Houston Rockets due to a rumored trade in the 1980s. Rockets player Kevin Durant believes this combination could have led to numerous championship wins. Ultimately, Jordan, Olajuwon, and Drexler became successful individually, winning multiple NBA titles in the 1990s.Key Facts
- There was a rumor of a trade involving Clyde Drexler and the No. 2 draft pick in 1984 for Ralph Sampson.
- If the trade happened, the Houston Rockets might have picked Michael Jordan second overall.
- Kevin Durant commented this lineup could have led to 10 to 12 championships.
- Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan, and Clyde Drexler won nine NBA championships combined.
- Clyde Drexler reached two NBA Finals and later won a title with the Rockets.
- Michael Jordan led his team to multiple championships before his first retirement.
- Olajuwon won the NBA title in 1994, with Drexler joining for another win in 1995.
- Fans continue to speculate about the potential success of a Jordan, Olajuwon, and Drexler team-up.
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