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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 14 - Dan Langhi (2000-02)
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since 1967. This article focuses on jersey number 14, worn by Dan Langhi from 2000 to 2002.
Key points
- Houston Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers.
- Nearly 500 players have worn jerseys for the Rockets.
- Jersey number 14 was worn by Dan Langhi from 2000 to 2002.
- Seven jerseys have been retired to honor great players.
- The 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.
Sacramento Kings Hidayet Turkoglu (R) Turkey dives past Houstons Rockets' Dan Langhi (L) during the first quarter 28 March 2002 at the Compaq Center in Houston, Texas. AFP PHOTO/James NIELSEN (Photo by JAMES NIELSEN / AFP) (Photo credit should read JAMES NIELSEN/AFP via Getty Images)
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.
And for today's article, we will continue with the third of 11 who wore the No. 14, forward alum Dan Langhi. After ending his college career at Vanderbilt, Langhi was picked up with the 31st overall selection of the 2000 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks.
The Chicago, Illinois native played the first two seasons of his pro career with the Houston Rockets after a draft night deal. His stay with the team ended when he signed with the Phoenix Suns in 2002.
Q&A
What is the significance of jersey number 14 for the Houston Rockets?
Jersey number 14 is significant as it was worn by Dan Langhi during his time with the Houston Rockets from 2000 to 2002.
How many different jersey numbers have been worn by Houston Rockets players?
Houston Rockets players have worn a total of 52 different jersey numbers throughout the team's history.
Who are some notable players that have had their jerseys retired by the Houston Rockets?
The Houston Rockets have retired seven jerseys to honor some of the greatest players in the team's history, although specific names are not mentioned in the excerpt.
