Houston Rockets honor jersey history of Robert Smith No. 32
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

The Houston Rockets continue their historical jersey series with a focus on Robert Smith, who wore No. 32 during the 1969-70 NBA season. Selected sixth overall by the San Diego Rockets in the 1969 NBA Draft, Smith averaged 7.3 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.0 assists per game. He spent only one season with the Rockets before being claimed by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1970 expansion draft. This feature is part of a retrospective on players who wore various jersey numbers throughout the franchise's history.
- •Robert Smith played for the Houston Rockets in the 1969-70 season.
- •Smith was drafted sixth overall by the San Diego Rockets.
- •He averaged 7.3 points and 4.4 assists per game.
- •Smith was later drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Robert Smith (1969-70)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Smith wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 7.3 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.0 assists per game.
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