Houston Rockets reflect on jersey history of Donatas Motiejunas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their series on jersey history, focusing on Donatas Motiejunas, who wore jersey No. 20 from 2012 to 2016. He averaged 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game during his tenure. Selected 20th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft, Motiejunas had joined the Rockets after a draft night trade. His career with the team lasted until his release in 2016, showcasing his contributions as a significant player in the franchise's history. The series aims to honor all players who have worn the various jersey numbers of the Rockets.
- •Motiejunas played for the Rockets from 2012 to 2016.
- •He wore jersey No. 20 throughout his Rockets career.
- •Motiejunas was drafted 20th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft.
- •He averaged 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
- •The Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers in their history.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 20 - Kyri Thomas (2020-21)
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 20 - Donatas Motiejunas (2012-16)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Thomas wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 16.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 1. 2 blocks per game.
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Motiejunas wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 20 - Kyri Thomas (2020-21)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Thomas wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 16.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 1. 2 blocks per game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 1:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 20 - Donatas Motiejunas (2012-16)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Motiejunas wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
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