Rodney McCray reflects on time with Houston Rockets wearing No. 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Houston Rockets have explored their jersey history, focusing on Rodney McCray, who played for the team from 1983 to 1988 wearing No. 22. McCray averaged 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game during his tenure. He was selected third overall in the 1983 NBA Draft after a standout college career at Louisville. After five seasons with the Rockets, McCray was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 1988. This coverage forms part of a broader retrospective on all jersey numbers in Rockets history.
- •McCray played his entire Rockets career wearing No. 22.
- •He averaged 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
- •The Rockets have retired seven jerseys throughout their history.
- •McCray was drafted third overall after his college career at Louisville.
- •He was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 1988.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 22 - Rodney McCray (1983-88)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, McCray wore only jersey No. 22 and put up 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
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