John Drew
American basketball player (1954–2022)
John Drew may refer to:
- Position
- Center
- Jersey Number
- 44
- Team
- Indiana Pacers
- Era
- Early-to-mid 1980s
- Known For
- Defense, Rebounding, Physical Play
- Defensive Signature
- The 'Drew's Wall' — a full-body, chest-out screen that stopped drives cold
Lore & Background
John Drew (basketball) (1954–2022), American basketball player
In Their Own Story
The building is loud, the kind of loud that vibrates in your sternum. It's a December night, and the Pacers are down by two with four minutes left. The opposing forward, a quick, explosive guy, catches the ball at the top of the key and eyes the lane. He drives. He goes right at the center. And there he is—Drew, number 44, feet planted, chest out, arms slightly wide. The forward hits him like a brick wall. The ball pops loose. A Pacers guard scoops it up and sprints. The crowd roars. Drew doesn't even turn around. He just resets, drops his hips, and waits for the next one. He's already thinking about the next one.
Reader's Guide
John Drew (basketball) (1954–2022), American basketball player
Did You Know?
- John Drew (basketball) was an American basketball player who lived from 1954 to 2022.
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