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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 12 - Andre Barrett (2004-05)
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since 1967. This article highlights the history of jersey number 12, worn by Andre Barrett during the 2004-05 season.
Key points
- Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers.
- Nearly 500 players have worn jerseys since 1967.
- Jersey number 12 was worn by Andre Barrett in 2004-05.
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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.
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.
Dec 16, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Former Houston Rockets Rudy Tomjanovich jersey hangs from the rafters as the Rockets play against the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
And for today's article, we will continue with the seventh of 16 who wore the No. 12, guard alum Andre Barrett. After ending his college career at Seton Hall, Barrett went unselected in the 2004 NBA Draft, signing with the Houston Rockets instead.
The Bronx, New York, native played the first 27 games of his NBA career with Houston, coming to an end when he was cut in 2005.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Barrett wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 2.1 points and 1.6 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 12 - Andre Barrett (2004-05)
Q&A
What is the significance of jersey number 12 for the Houston Rockets?
Jersey number 12 is significant as it was worn by Andre Barrett during the 2004-05 season, contributing to the team's rich history of player numbers.
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.
Who are some notable players that have had their jerseys retired by the Houston Rockets?
The Houston Rockets have retired seven jerseys to honor some of the greatest players in the team's history, although specific names are not mentioned in the excerpt.
