The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since their inception in 1967. This article focuses on the jersey number 12, worn by Martyn Norris from 2000 to 2004.
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.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 9: Martyn Norris (L) of the Houston Rockets is eyed by John Stockton of the Utah Jazz during the first quarter of their match 09 March, 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read BRETT CRANDALL/AFP via Getty Images)
And for today's article, we will continue with the sixth of 16 who wore the No. 12, guard alum Martyn Norris. After ending his college career at West Florida, Norris was picked up with the 33rd overall selection of the 1996 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Washington, District of Columbia native played the first season of his pro career with the (then) Vancouver (now, Memphis) Grizzlies after being cut by the Bucks. He also played in other leagues, and for the Seattle SuperSonics before he signed with the Houston Rockets in 2000. His first stay with the team lasted until he was dealt to the in 2003, ending when he returned to Houston in 2005 for parts of his last two seasons in the league.
Martyn Norris wore jersey number 12 for the Houston Rockets from 2000 to 2004.
The Houston Rockets have had a total of 52 different jersey numbers throughout their history.
The Houston Rockets have retired seven jersey numbers to honor some of the greatest players in the team's history.
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During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Norris wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 5.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 12 - Martyn Norris (2000-04)