Houston Rockets highlight jersey history of No. 33 Jim Barnett
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

The Houston Rockets continue their examination of jersey history, focusing on player Jim Barnett, who wore No. 33 from 1967 to 1970. Barnett averaged 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game during his time with the team, having been drafted from the Boston Celtics in the expansion draft. He was later traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1970. This retrospective is part of a broader effort honoring players who've donned various jersey numbers throughout the franchise's history.
- •Jim Barnett wore No. 33 for the Rockets from 1967 to 1970.
- •He averaged 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
- •Barnett was initially drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1966.
- •He was acquired by the Rockets in the 1967 NBA expansion draft.
- •Barnett's tenure ended when he was traded to the Trail Blazers in 1970.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 33 Jim Barrett (1967-70)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Barnett wore only jersey No. 33 and put up 4.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
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