Houston Rockets highlight Hank Finkel's jersey No. 17 history
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Houston Rockets have spotlighted Hank Finkel, who wore jersey No. 17 during his time with the team from 1967 to 1969. Finkel contributed 8.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while with the Rockets. Selected 17th overall in the 1966 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, he briefly played for the Lakers before being traded to Houston. After his tenure with the Rockets, Finkel moved on to the Boston Celtics in 1969. This article is part of a series covering the history of jersey numbers worn by Rockets players.
- •Hank Finkel played for the Rockets from 1967 to 1969.
- •He averaged 8.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
- •Finkel was drafted 17th overall by the Lakers in 1966.
- •He wore only jersey No. 17 during his Rockets career.
- •Finkel was traded to the Boston Celtics in 1969.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 17 - Hank Finkel (1967-69)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Finkel wore only jersey No. 17 and put up 8.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
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