Houston Rockets honor Othella Harrington's jersey No. 32 from 1996-99
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their exploration of jersey history by highlighting Othella Harrington, who wore No. 32 from 1996 to 1999. Drafted 30th overall by the Rockets after his collegiate career at Georgetown, Harrington averaged 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game during his tenure with the team. He spent three seasons in Houston before being traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies. This retrospective is part of a larger initiative to recognize the various players who contributed to the franchise's legacy.
- •Harrington wore jersey No. 32 exclusively during his time with the Rockets.
- •He was selected in the 1996 NBA Draft after playing at Georgetown.
- •Harrington averaged 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
- •He was traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1999.
- •The Rockets are reviewing their jersey history to honor past players.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Brandan Wright
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - KJ McDaniels (2015-17)
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Francisco García (2013-15)
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Hasheem Thabeet (2009-11)
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Othella Harrington (1996-99)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, García wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 5.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Harrington wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, McDaniels wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 2.4 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 1:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Brandan Wright
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Wright wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 4.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 2:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - KJ McDaniels (2015-17)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, McDaniels wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 2.4 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 1:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Francisco García (2013-15)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, García wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 5.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 2:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Hasheem Thabeet (2009-11)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Thabeet wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 1.0 rebounds per game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 2:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 32 - Othella Harrington (1996-99)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Harrington wore only jersey No. 32 and put up 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
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