Houston Rockets highlight Nana Papa Yaw Mensah-Bonsu's jersey No. 21
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their retrospective on jersey history, focusing on Nana Papa Yaw Mensah-Bonsu's time with the team in 2009. Mensah-Bonsu, who wore No. 21, averaged 1.3 points and 1.0 rebounds per game during his stint after signing with Houston. Previously, he was undrafted and had brief tenures with the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and Toronto Raptors. The series honors all players who donned various jerseys throughout the franchise history, which began in the 1967-68 season.
- •Nana Papa Yaw Mensah-Bonsu wore No. 21 for the Rockets in 2009.
- •He averaged 1.3 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
- •Mensah-Bonsu went undrafted before signing with Dallas.
- •His previous teams include San Antonio and Toronto.
- •Rockets jersey history covers 52 different numbers since 1967.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Nana Papa Yaw Mensah-Bonsu (2009)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Mensah-Bonsu wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 1.3 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
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