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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Ish Smith (2010-11)
TL;DR
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 13, worn by Ish Smith during the 2010-11 season.
Key points
- Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers
- Nearly 500 players have worn Rockets jerseys
- Ish Smith wore jersey number 13 in the 2010-11 season
- Seven jerseys are retired to honor top players
- History of jersey numbers is being covered by Rockets Wire
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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.
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 10th of 11 who wore the No. 13, guard alum Ish Smith. After ending his college career at Wake Forest, Smith went unselected in the 2010 NBA Draft, signing with the Houston Rockets instead.
The Charlotte, North Carolina native played the first 28 games of his pro career with Houston before he was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2011.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Smith wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Q&A
Who wore jersey number 13 for the Houston Rockets?
Ish Smith wore jersey number 13 for the Houston Rockets during the 2010-11 season.
How many different jersey numbers have the Houston Rockets used?
The Houston Rockets have used a total of 52 different jersey numbers since their founding.
What is the significance of retired jerseys for the Houston Rockets?
The Houston Rockets have seven retired jerseys to honor some of the greatest players in the team's history.