Houston Rockets jersey history No. 12 - Kevin Martin (2010-12)

TL;DR

The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since their inception in 1967. This article highlights the history of jersey number 12, worn by Kevin Martin from 2010 to 2012.

Key points

Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers.
Nearly 500 players have worn jerseys for the Rockets.
Jersey number 12 was worn by Kevin Martin from 2010 to 2012.

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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.

Oct 15, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo (32) dribbles the ball past Houston Rockets guard Kevin Martin (12) and Mavericks center Chris Kaman (35) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

And for today's article, we will continue with the ninth of 16 who wore the No. 12, guard alum Kevin Martin. After ending his college career at Western Carolina University, Martin was picked up with the 26th overall selection of the 2004 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.

The Zanesville, Ohio native played parts of the first six seasons of his pro career with Sacramento, coming to an end when he was dealt to the Houston Rockets in 2010. His stay with the team lasted until he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Martin wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 21.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

Q&A

What is the significance of jersey number 12 for the Houston Rockets?

Jersey number 12 is significant as it was worn by Kevin Martin during his time with the Houston Rockets from 2010 to 2012.

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 worn jersey numbers for the Houston Rockets?

The Houston Rockets have had nearly 500 players wear their jerseys, with seven numbers retired to honor some of the greatest players in the franchise's history.