Houston Rockets Jerseys – Every Player, Every Era, Every Number

The Houston Rockets are one of the NBA's most recognizable franchises, with a history that began in 1967. The franchise was originally established in San Diego as the San Diego Rockets. In 1971, the team relocated to Houston and became the Houston Rockets, the name it has used ever since.

The name "Rockets" was chosen when the franchise was founded in San Diego, where it reflected the city's connection with the growth of the space-age industries. After the franchise moved to Houston, the name proved even more fitting because of the city's close connection with NASA and the U.S. space program.

The Rockets have won 2 NBA Championships, capturing back-to-back titles in 1994 and 1995. The 1994 championship was the first in franchise history, when Hakeem Olajuwon led Houston past the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals and earned Finals MVP honors. In 1995, the Rockets successfully defended their title by sweeping the Orlando Magic, with Olajuwon again being named Finals MVP.

The franchise has been home to some of the greatest players in basketball history. Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone, Elvin Hayes, Calvin Murphy, Rudy Tomjanovich, Clyde Drexler, Yao Ming and many other players helped establish different eras of Rockets basketball.

Retired Numbers

The Houston Rockets have retired the jersey numbers of six legendary players whose contributions left a permanent mark on the franchise:

• #11 – Yao Ming
• #22 – Clyde Drexler
• #23 – Calvin Murphy
• #24 – Moses Malone
• #34 – Hakeem Olajuwon
• #45 – Rudy Tomjanovich

These retired numbers represent several generations of Rockets history. Moses Malone became one of the greatest centers of his generation after joining the Rockets in 1976, while Calvin Murphy and Rudy Tomjanovich helped establish the franchise during its formative years. Hakeem Olajuwon later became the centerpiece of Houston's two championship teams in 1994 and 1995, while Clyde Drexler joined him for the second title. Yao Ming became one of the most influential international stars in franchise history during the 2000s.

Honored Rockets Figure

The Rockets have also honored important non-player figures who made lasting contributions to the organization. Carroll Dawson is honored by the franchise for his long tenure as an assistant coach and general manager, helping shape the Rockets organization from 1980 through 2007.

From the early San Diego Rockets years to the championship era in Houston and the generations that followed, countless players have helped build this franchise. From Elvin Hayes, Calvin Murphy and Rudy Tomjanovich to Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Yao Ming and the many players who followed them, each era has added another chapter to Rockets history.

Every player has a story, and no player should ever be forgotten.

This collection celebrates the complete history of the Houston Rockets franchise, including its years as the San Diego Rockets and its long history in Houston. From early franchise pioneers and championship legends to Hall of Fame players, All-Stars, role players, fan favorites and players whose contributions may only be remembered by longtime Rockets fans, every era deserves to be remembered.

Whether you are searching for the jersey of an NBA champion, a Hall of Fame legend, a franchise icon, an All-Star, a fan favorite, a role player, or a player whose time with the Rockets has largely been forgotten, you can find his Houston Rockets jersey here.

We believe that every player who wore the Rockets uniform became part of the franchise's story. The biggest stars may receive the most attention, but a team's history is built by everyone who wore the jersey.

Every number. Every era. Every player. Never forgotten.