Houston Rockets honor Otis Thorpe's jersey No. 33 in history review
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their series on jersey history by focusing on Otis Thorpe, who wore No. 33 from 1988 to 1995. During his tenure, he averaged 15.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Thorpe joined the Rockets after four seasons with the Kansas City Kings and was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1995. This review is part of the Rockets' effort to honor the legacy of all players who wore their jerseys.
- •Otis Thorpe played for the Rockets from 1988 to 1995.
- •Thorpe averaged 15.8 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
- •He was traded to the Blazers after his Rockets career.
- •The Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers since 1967.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 33 - Otis Thorpe (1988-95)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Thorpe wore only jersey No. 33 and put up 15.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
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