Houston Rockets detail Mario Elie's jersey No. 17 history
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Houston Rockets are continuing their series on jersey numbers, focusing on Mario Elie, who wore No. 17 from 1993 to 1999. During his tenure, Elie averaged 9.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. He was originally drafted in 1985 and played for teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers before joining the Rockets. Elie's time with the team included significant contributions to the franchise during the late 1990s.
- •Mario Elie played for the Rockets from 1993 to 1999.
- •He wore jersey No. 17 throughout his Rockets career.
- •Elie averaged 9.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
- •He was drafted 160th overall in the 1985 NBA Draft.
- •The series honors various players and their jerseys in Rockets history.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 17 - Charlie Ward (2004-05)
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 17 - Mario Elie (1993-99)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Ward wore only jersey No. 17 and put up 5.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Elie wore only jersey No. 17 and put up 9.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 17 - Charlie Ward (2004-05)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Ward wore only jersey No. 17 and put up 5.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 1:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 17 - Mario Elie (1993-99)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Elie wore only jersey No. 17 and put up 9.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.
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