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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 11 - Bryce Drew (1998-2000)
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since their inception in 1967. This includes jersey number 11, worn by Bryce Drew from 1998 to 2000, as part of the team's extensive history.
The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson) since their founding at the start of the 1967-68 season, worn by just under 500 players in the course of Rockets history.
Bryce Drew #11, Point Guard for the Houston Rockets prepares to make a free throw shot during Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Playoff basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on 11th May 1999 at Great Western Forum arena in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Lakers won the game 110 - 98. (Photo by Vincent Laforet/Getty Images)
To honor all of the players who wore those numbers over the decades, Rockets Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who wore them since the founding of the team all those years ago right up to the present day.
With seven of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Rockets of all time to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.
And for today's article, we will continue with the ninth of 10 who wore the No. 11, guard alum Bryce Drew. After ending his college career at Valparaiso, Drew was picked up with the 16th overall selection of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets.
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native played the first two seasons of his pro career with Houston, coming to an end when he was dealt to the Chicago Bulls in 2000.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Drew wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 5.1 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 11 - Bryce Drew (1998-2000)
Q&A
What years did Bryce Drew play for the Houston Rockets?
Bryce Drew played for the Houston Rockets from 1998 to 2000.
How many different jersey numbers have been worn by Houston Rockets players?
Houston Rockets players have worn a total of 52 different jersey numbers throughout the team's history.
Why are some Houston Rockets jerseys retired?
Some Houston Rockets jerseys are retired to honor the greatest players in the team's history.
