#html-body [data-pb-style=FBRUFMD]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}In 1983, Clyde Drexler entered the NBA after being drafted 14th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers. After an outstanding college career at the University of Houston, Drexler was expected to be a big-time impact player in the NBA. Drexler's first season tested him and presented many challenges, but he found his stride in his second season. Drexler took the league by storm in his second season jumping from an average 7.7 ppg in his rookie season to an average 17.2 ppg in his second season, continually improving his performance in each season to follow. Earning All-Star appearances almost every season, Drexler was continuously recognized as one of the NBA's top-tier players throughout his 15-year career.This Molten Gold Trophy basketball is autographed by Clyde Drexler. Drexler's signature was witnessed by an Upper Deck representative as part of UDA's 5-step authentication process.