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The Houston Rockets have featured 52 different jersey numbers since their inception in 1967, worn by nearly 500 players. This article highlights the history of jersey number 12, worn by Lou Williams in 2017.
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.
May 9, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard Lou Williams (12) shoots the ball past San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol (behind) during the first half in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
And for today's article, we will continue with the 12th of 16 who wore the No. 12, guard alum Lou Williams. After ending his high school career, Williams was picked up with the 45th overall selection of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Memphis, Tennessee native played the first seven seasons of his pro career with the Sixers. He also played for the Atlanta Hawks, , and before he was dealt to the Lakers in 2017. His stay with the team lasted until he was dealt to the that offseason.
Jersey number 12 holds significance as it was worn by Lou Williams during his time with the Rockets in 2017, contributing to the team's rich history.
The Houston Rockets have had players wear a total of 52 different jersey numbers since their founding in the 1967-68 season.
Lou Williams is a notable player who wore the Houston Rockets jersey number 12 during the 2017 NBA season.
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During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Williams wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 14.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 12 - Lou Williams (2017)