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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 12 - Rafer Alston (2005-09)
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets have featured 52 different jersey numbers since 1967, worn by nearly 500 players. This article focuses on the history of jersey number 12, worn by Rafer Alston from 2005 to 2009.
Key points
- Houston Rockets founded in 1967-68 season
- 52 different jersey numbers worn by players
- Rafer Alston wore jersey number 12 from 2005 to 2009
- Nearly 500 players have played for the Rockets
- Seven jerseys retired to honor great players
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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.
MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 09: Rafer Alston #12 of the Houston Rockets drives past Ramon Sessions #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks on February 9, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Rockets 124-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agreees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
And for today's article, we will continue with the eighth of 16 who wore the No. 12, guard alum Rafer Alston. After ending his college career at Fresno State, Alston was picked up with the 39th overall selection of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Q&A
What years did Rafer Alston play for the Houston Rockets?
Rafer Alston played for the Houston Rockets from 2005 to 2009.
How many different jersey numbers have been worn by Houston Rockets players?
Houston Rockets players have worn a total of 52 different jersey numbers since the team's inception.
How many players have worn jerseys for the Houston Rockets?
Nearly 500 players have donned jerseys for the Houston Rockets throughout the team's history.
