![]() He would eventually win a ring with Washington and be inducted into the Hall of Fame. One of their first stars that the team had. PF: Elvin HayesĮlvin Hayes was a staple of the Rockets teams in the 70’s. Already a first ballot hall of famer before he got here it’s heartening to see him have continued success elsewhere. However he was a key piece in some deep playoff runs for this team and was instrumental in building the winning culture of those teams. PG: Chris PaulĬhris Paul only played two seasons in Houston and injuries caused him to miss the All Star game in both years. Inducted into the Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach Rudy-T is the real deal. More so known as the coach for the Rockets in their back to back championships in the 90’s sometimes people forget that Rudy was a 5 time All Star. His career ended early due to injury but he was absolutely able to put up a career that left his jersey enshrined in the rafters and got him into the Basketball Hall of Fame. 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. Established in 1967, the Rockets are one of the more storied franchises in the entire NBA.
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