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Rockets highlight jersey history with Owen Wells, No. 30

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Rockets highlight jersey history with Owen Wells, No. 30
Summary

The Houston Rockets revisited their jersey history, focusing on Owen Wells, who wore No. 30 during his brief career from 1974-78. Selected 77th overall in the 1974 NBA Draft, Wells averaged 3.0 points and 1.1 rebounds per game in his only season with Houston. The franchise has seen a total of 52 numbers worn through its history while acknowledging players who contributed to the organization's legacy. The Rockets Wire series continues to document the significance of each jersey number across the team's timeline.

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  • •Owen Wells played for the Rockets from 1974 to 1978.
  • •Wells was selected 77th overall in the NBA Draft.
  • •He averaged 3.0 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
  • •The Rockets have used 52 different jersey numbers in franchise history.
  • •The article is part of a series on Houston's jersey history.
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  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 30 - Owen Wells (1974-78)
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During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Wells wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 3.0 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.

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