Houston Rockets highlight Samuel Dalembert's jersey No. 21 in history series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their jersey history series with a focus on Samuel Dalembert, who wore No. 21 during the 2011-12 season. Dalembert, a seasoned player drafted by the 76ers, averaged 7.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game with the Rockets. His tenure with the team ended in 2012 when he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. The series honors the significance of jersey numbers and the players who wore them since the team's inception in 1967.
- •Samuel Dalembert played for the Rockets from 2011-12.
- •Dalembert averaged 7.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
- •He was drafted 26th overall by the 76ers in 2001.
- •Dalembert was traded to the Bucks after the Rockets.
- •The Rockets have featured a total of 52 different jersey numbers.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Samuel Dalembert (2011-12)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Dalembert wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 7.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
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