The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since 1967. This article highlights the history of jersey number 13, worn by Mike James in 2005.
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.
DALLAS - APRIL 25: Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Jon Barry #20 of the Houston Rockets in Game two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on April 25, 2005 in Dallas, Texas. The Rockets defeated the Mavericks 113-111. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
And for today's article, we will continue with the sixth of 11 who wore the No. 13, guard alum Mike James. After ending his college career at Duquesne, James went unselected in the 1998 NBA Draft, playing in other leagues until he signed with the in 2001.
Mike James wore jersey number 13 for the Houston Rockets in 2005.
Houston Rockets players have worn a total of 52 different jersey numbers since the team's founding.
The Houston Rockets have retired seven jerseys to honor some of the greatest players in the team's history.
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The Copiague, New York native played the first two seasons of his pro career with Miami. He also played for the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks before he was dealt to Houston for his first stint with the Rockets in 1995. That lasted until he was dealt to the Toronto Raptors that offseason, with a stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves before returning in 2007 for another season with Houston.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, James wore only jersey Nos. 13 and 7 and put up 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 13 -Mike James (2005)