The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson) since their founding at the start of the 1967-68 season, worn by just under 500 players in the course of Rockets history.
To honor all of the players who wore those numbers over the decades, Rockets Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who wore them since the founding of the team all those years ago right up to the present day.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith seven of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Rockets of all time to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 23: Jae'Sean Tate #8 of the Houston Rockets takes practice shots during a warm up prior to a game at Toyota Center on December 23, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)And for today's article, we will continue with the 12th of 12 who wore the No. 8, forward alum Jae'Sean Tate. After ending his college career at Ohio State, Tate went unselected in the 2018 NBA draft, playing in other leagues until he signed with the Houston Rockets in 2020.
The Toledo, Ohio native played the first six seasons of his pro career with Houston, and remains with the team at the time of writing.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Tate wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 7.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 8 - Jae'Sean Tate (2020-26)
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