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The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since 1967. This article covers the history of these jerseys, including the retired numbers honoring the team's greatest players.
TheĀ Houston RocketsĀ 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 ofĀ Rockets history.
To honor all of the players who wore those numbers over the decades,Ā 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 greatestĀ Rockets of all time to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.
Dec 16, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Former Houston Rockets Rudy Tomjanovich jersey hangs from the rafters as the Rockets play against the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
And for today's article, we will continue with the third of 11 who wore the No. 13, guard alum Andre Turner. After ending his college career at Memphis, Turner was picked up with the 69th overall pick (there were many more rounds to the draft in that era) of the 1986 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Memphis, Tennessee native played the first seasons of his pro career with Boston, coming to an end when he was cut in 1986, picked up by the Houston Rockets in 1987. His stay with the team lasted until he was drafted by the in 1988.
Andre Turner wore jersey number 13 for the Houston Rockets from 1986 to 1988.
Houston Rockets players have worn a total of 52 different jersey numbers throughout the team's history.
Seven jerseys have been retired by the Houston Rockets to honor some of the greatest players in the team's history.
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During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Turner wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 2.9 points and 1.9 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Andre Turner (1986-88)