Houston Rockets reflect on jersey history with Jim Davis' No. 30
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their series on jersey history, focusing on Jim Davis, who wore No. 30 from 1967 to 1971. Over his tenure, Davis averaged 5.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Drafted 29th overall in 1964, he began his career with the Detroit Pistons before playing for the Hawks. Davis was traded to the Rockets in 1971 and later returned to Detroit during the same season. This ongoing series aims to honor all players who have worn the Rockets' jerseys since the team's inception.
- •Jim Davis played for the Rockets from 1967 to 1971.
- •Davis wore jersey No. 30 throughout his time with the team.
- •He averaged 5.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
- •Davis was traded from the Hawks to the Rockets in 1971.
- •The series covers the history of jersey numbers worn by Rockets players.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 30 - Jim Davis (1967-71)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Davis wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 5.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
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