Houston Rockets jersey history No. 12 - Luc Mbah a Moute (2017-18)

TL;DR

The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since 1967. This includes a tribute to players like Luc Mbah a Moute, who wore number 12 during the 2017-18 season.

Key points

Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers.
Nearly 500 players have worn these jerseys since 1967.
Seven jerseys have been retired to honor great players.

Houston RocketsLuc Mbah a Moute

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.

Aug 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) drives to the basket past Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) during the second half of a NBA basketball game at The Field House. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

And for today's article, we will continue with the 13th of 16 who wore the No. 12, big man alum Luc Mbah a Moute. After ending his college career at UCLA, Mbah a Moute was picked up with the 37th overall selection of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Yaounde, Cameroon native played the first five seasons of his pro career with Milwaukee. He also played for the Sacramento Kings, , , and before he signed with the Houston Rockets in 2017. His stay with the team lasted until he returned to the Clips in 2018.

Q&A

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

Jersey number 12 is significant as it was worn by Luc Mbah a Moute during the 2017-18 season, contributing to the team's rich history.

How many players have worn jerseys for the Houston Rockets?

Nearly 500 players have donned jerseys for the Houston Rockets since the team's inception in 1967.

How many jersey numbers have been retired by the Houston Rockets?

The Houston Rockets have retired seven jersey numbers to honor some of their greatest players.