Cole Aldrich reflects on his time with the Houston Rockets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Cole Aldrich, who played for the Houston Rockets during the 2012-13 NBA season, wore jersey No. 31. In his short stint with the team, Aldrich averaged 1.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. Drafted 11th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2010, he began his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder before joining the Rockets. Aldrich was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 2013, marking an endpoint to his time in Houston. The Rockets have a rich history with 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since their inception.
- •Aldrich wore jersey No. 31 during 2012-13 season
- •Averaged 1.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game
- •Drafted 11th overall by New Orleans Hornets in 2010
- •Traded to Kings in 2013 after Rockets tenure
- •Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers since 1967-68
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 31 - Cole Aldrich (2012-13)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Aldrich wore only jersey No. 31 and put up 1.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
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