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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Daequan Cook (2012-13)
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since 1967. This includes the history of jersey number 14, worn by Daequan Cook during the 2012-13 season.
Key points
- Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers.
- Nearly 500 players have worn jerseys for the Rockets.
- Daequan Cook wore jersey number 14 during the 2012-13 season.
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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.
November 23, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard Daequan Cook (14) runs down the court during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
And for today's article, we will continue with the sixth of 11 who wore the No. 14, wing alum Daequan Cook. After ending his college career at Ohio State, Cook was picked up with the 21st overall selection of the 2007 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Dayton, Ohio native played the first three seasons of his pro career with the Miami Heat after a draft night deal. He also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder before he was dealt to the Houston Rockets in 2012. His stay with the team lasted until he was cut in 2013.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Cook wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 3.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
Q&A
What is the significance of jersey number 14 for the Houston Rockets?
Jersey number 14 holds significance as it was worn by Daequan Cook during the 2012-13 season, contributing to the team's rich history.
How many different jersey numbers have been used by the Houston Rockets?
The Houston Rockets have utilized a total of 52 different jersey numbers throughout their history since 1967.
Who are some notable players that have worn retired jerseys for the Houston Rockets?
The Rockets have retired seven jerseys to honor some of their greatest players, although specific names are not mentioned in the excerpt.
