Houston Rockets review jersey history of No. 21 worn by Onuaku and Powell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Houston Rockets continue their exploration of jersey history by focusing on players who wore No. 21. Chinanu Onuaku, who played for the Rockets from 2016 to 2018, averaged 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds during his tenure. Josh Powell, who wore the same number in 2014, recorded 4.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. The series covers a total of 52 different jersey numbers throughout the franchise's history, which began in the 1967-68 season. Seven jerseys have been retired to honor notable players from the franchise.
- •Chinanu Onuaku wore No. 21 from 2016 to 2018.
- •Onuaku averaged 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
- •Josh Powell wore No. 21 in 2014, averaging 4.0 points.
- •Powell's statistics included 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.
- •Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers since 1967.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - James Nunnally (2019)
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Chinanu Onuaku (2016-18)
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Josh Powell (2014)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Powell wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 4.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game.
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, James Nunnally wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 4.5 points and 1.0 assists per game.
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Onuaku wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 1:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - James Nunnally (2019)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, James Nunnally wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 4.5 points and 1.0 assists per game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 1:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Chinanu Onuaku (2016-18)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Onuaku wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 1:00 AMHouston Rockets jersey history No. 21 - Josh Powell (2014)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Powell wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 4.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game.
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