Club History
9 entries in the Houston Rockets compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Elvin HayesThe Big E: Hall of Fame power forward, NBA champion, and rebounding legend.Otis SmithBack-to-back NBA champion with the Houston Rockets and current basketball commentator.San Diego Rockets FoundingFrom the West Coast to Texas: The bold founding of an NBA legend.Relocation to HoustonFrom the West Coast to the Bayou City, a franchise finds new life in Texas.Robert Horry AcquisitionFrom San Diego to Houston: A legacy of championships and innovation.Moses Malone TradeThe trade that brought a future MVP to Houston.Tracy McGrady ArrivalT-Mac arrived and fired up hopes for the Yao Ming era.Yao and T-Mac EraGlobal stardom and scoring brilliance defined this era of playoff heartbreak.Daryl Morey General ManagerThe architect of analytics who turned the Rockets into a three-point powerhouse.
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