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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 - Jaren Jackson Sr. (1996)
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since their inception in 1967. Seven jerseys are retired to honor the team's greatest players.
Key points
- Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers
- Nearly 500 players have worn jerseys since 1967
- Seven jerseys are retired to honor great players
Houston RocketsJaren Jackson Sr.
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 fourth of 16 who wore the No. 12, guard alum Jaren Jackson Sr. After ending his college career at Georgetown, Jackson went unselected in the 1989 NBA Draft, instead signing with the (then) New Jersey (now, Brooklyn) Nets that same year.
The New Orleans, Louisiana native played the first seasons of his pro career with New Jersey. He also played for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, , and before he signed with the Houston Rockets in 1996. His stay with the team lasted until he signed with the (then) (now, Wizards) that same fall.
Q&A
What is the significance of jersey number 13 for the Houston Rockets?
Jersey number 13 is historically significant for the Houston Rockets as it has been worn by notable players, contributing to the team's legacy.
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 in franchise history.
Who are some of the players that have worn jersey number 13 for the Rockets?
Jaren Jackson Sr. is one of the notable players who wore jersey number 13 for the Houston Rockets.
