Houston Rockets honor Charles Oakley and jersey No. 33 history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their series on jersey history focusing on Charles Oakley, who wore No. 33 during his final NBA season in 2004. Oakley, who previously played for teams including the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks, averaged 1.3 points per game with the Rockets. The franchise has had a total of 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since its inception in 1967-68, with seven numbers retired to honor key players. The ongoing series aims to recognize the players who have donned each number throughout the team's history.
- •Oakley played one season for the Rockets, wearing jersey No. 33.
- •He averaged 1.3 points per game during his time with the team.
- •The Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers since 1967-68.
- •Seven jersey numbers have been retired to honor significant players.
- •The series covers the history of jersey numbers worn by the Rockets.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 33 - Charles Oakley (2004)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Oakley wore only jersey No. 33 and put up 1.3 points per game.
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