Houston Rockets history

Founded in 1967, the Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. Here are some complete details about the franchise:

Team Name: Houston Rockets

Established: 1967

City: Houston, Texas

Conference: Western Conference

Division: South West Division

Arena: Toyota Center

Owner: Tilman Fertitta

Team Colors: Red, Silver and White

Mascot: Clutch Bear

General Manager: Raphael Stone

Head Coach: Stephen Silas

Championships:

The Houston Rockets have won two NBA championships in their history.

Championship Years: 1993-1994, 1994-1995

Retired Numbers:

Calvin Murphy - Guard, 1970-1983

Yao Ming - Center, 2002-2011

Clyde Drexler - Guard, 1995-1998

Moses Malone - Center, 1976-1982, 1984-1986

Hakeem Olajuwon - Center, 1984-2001

Hakeem Olajuwon - Center, 1984-2001 (Second retired number for Olajuwon)

Notable Players:

Hakeem Olajuwon: Hall of Fame center and considered one of the greatest centers in NBA history.

Clyde Drexler: Hall of Fame guard who joined the Rockets and won a championship alongside Olajuwon.

Yao Ming: The dominant center and international icon who drew global attention to the Rockets.

Tracy McGrady: Former NBA scoring champion who played for the Rockets from 2004 to 2010.

James Harden: Dynamic guard who played for the Rockets from 2012 to 2021 and won multiple scoring titles.

Competition:

San Antonio Spurs: The Rockets and Spurs have intense matchups due to their proximity and competitiveness in the Southwest Division.

Dallas Mavericks: The Rockets and Mavericks have a Texas rivalry and several playoff series matchups.

Los Angeles Lakers: The Rockets and Lakers have met numerous times in the playoffs, including memorable battles in the 1980s and 2000s.

Notable Coaches:

Rudy Tomjanovich: Coached the Rockets to their two championships in 1994 and 1995.

Jeff Van Gundy: Coached the Rockets from 2003 to 2007, leading them to multiple playoff appearances.

Mike D'Antoni: Coached the Rockets from 2016 to 2020, implementing an up-tempo and three-point shooting style.

These details provide a comprehensive overview of the Houston Rockets, their history and notable individuals within the organization.