Legendary Players
10 entries in the Houston Rockets compendium.
Moses MaloneThree-time MVP and Hall of Fame center who dominated the boards.Calvin MurphyShortest NBA player inducted into the Hall of Fame and to play in an All-Star Game.Ralph SampsonRalph Sampson: Hall of Fame center, three-time National Player of the Year, and 1985 All-Star Game MVP.Mario ElieJunkyard DogKenny SmithTwo-time NBA champion with the Houston Rockets and current basketball commentator.James HardenJames Harden: The Beard's journey from Compton to NBA stardom.Rick BarryHall of Fame forward known for underhand free throws and scoring titles in NCAA, ABA, and NBA.Rick AdelmanRick Adelman coached the Houston Rockets from 2007 to 2011, leading them to two playoff appearances and a…Steve FrancisThree-time NBA All-Star and co-Rookie of the Year for the Houston Rockets.Kevin Durant"The Slim Reaper", traded to the Houston Rockets in July 2025.
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