Legendary Players
20 entries in the Houston Rockets compendium.
Legendary Players — Era Chart
Clyde DrexlerClyde the Glide returned home to Houston and won an NBA championship in 1995.Moses MaloneThe original 'Chairman of the Boards' who dominated the paint and changed the game.Calvin MurphyA Hall of Famer who set NBA free-throw records and spent his entire 13-year career with thHakeem OlajuwonThe Dream who brought two championships and a legacy of dominance to Houston.Elvin HayesThe Big E brought dominance and durability to the Rockets, anchoring their frontcourt for Robert HorryThe clutch shooter who helped the Rockets win back-to-back titles in 1994 and 1995.Tracy McGradyThe T-Mac era brought gravity-defying scoring and unforgettable comebacks to the Toyota CeRalph SampsonThe 7-foot-4 phenom who defined the Twin Towers era for Houston in the mid-eighties.Mario ElieThe clutch gene that sealed two NBA titles for Houston.Kenny SmithThe steady floor general who orchestrated Houston's back-to-back championship runs alongsiOtis ThorpeRockets' all-time leader in field goal accuracy and a key piece of the 1994 championship tJames HardenThe step-back king who became the Rockets' all-time leading scorer and a unanimous MVP.Slim BradleyThe architect who built the Rockets' foundation in Texas during their inaugural season.Rick BarryThe only player to lead the NCAA, ABA, and NBA in points per game in a season.Sam LaceyThe shot-blocking center who anchored the Kings' frontcourt and earned the nickname 'SlammJeff Van GundyHead coach of the Houston Rockets from 2003 to 2007, leading Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.Yao MingThe first overall pick who became an eight-time All-Star starter and a Hall of Fame centerRick AdelmanThe coach who led Houston to a historic 22-game winning streak.Steve FrancisThe flashy floor general who brought electric energy and iconic dunks to the Houston courtRudy TomjanovichA 5-time All-Star forward and two-time championship head coach who overcame a life-threate
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