Reserves C: Yao MingĮight time Rockets all star, the gigantic Chinese big was the player in Houston for almost a decade. His number hangs in the rafters and he deserves a spot as a starter just as he deserves his induction in the Hall of Fame. Joining the ABA directly out of High School and taking some time to get footing after the merger he found a home in Houston and eventually won a ring in Philly after leaving. Moses is one of the most dominant rebounders in history. The best Rocket of all time it’s no wonder his jersey is retired. A top 10 talent of all time and one of the most special players to ever play the game of basketball, not just in the city of Houston. Hall of Fame big man Hakeem took the Rockets to three finals as their best player and won back to back championships in 95 and 96. A deserving Hall of Fame selection for him warms our hearts. While Houston never got him at his peak due to injuries he absolutely was a phenomenal talent who makes the Houston faithful extremely happy to follow. Three time Houston Rockets all star, franchise player over that time as well. He absolutely deserves his spot and the fact that his jersey is hanging in the rafters of Toyota Center proves it. A University of Houston alumnus, he already had city roots when he got here and immediately was a contributor for a ring. SG: Clyde DrexlerĬlyde only played two and a half seasons in Houston but was still a two time all star, one time champion and eventual hall of famer. He took them to two conference finals, won an MVP, led the league in scoring, led the league in assists, and was just an all around dominant player. Look, plain and simple, Harden is the second best Rocket of all time. With all of this history, there are plenty of players to choose from when crafting an all-time team. They have 2 titles, 8 conference finals appearances, and four different Rockets players have won the MVP award.

They boast the league’s most decorated international player of all time in Hakeem Olajuwon. Eason remains behind Jabari Smith on the depth chart, but the 21-year-old could emerge as a core piece of the second unit next season.Established in 1967, the Rockets are one of the more storied franchises in the entire NBA. The rookie forward was a consistent force on the glass to end the season, recording at least six boards in each of the last eight games and averaging 8.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 26.6 minutes off the bench during that stretch. The 24-year-old averaged 20.0 points, 6.1 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in 28 appearances for the Rockets' G League affiliate. Outside of that three-week stretch where he played four games, Hudgins was featured in only one other game throughout the season. Hudgins served as a depth piece for Houston in February with Kevin Porter and Jalen Green in and out of the lineup. The LSU product impressed in the G League this season, averaging 24.4 points and 9.8 rebounds, but it will be difficult for him to carve out a significant role with the Rockets, who have a solid young frontcourt duo in Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith. Days was a February depth piece with a few starters and rotation pieces banged up, but he wasn't able to make his way into the rotation at any other point during the 2022-23 campaign.

Houston rockets roster 2022