Zaid Abdul-Aziz's history with Rockets includes No.27 jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Houston Rockets highlighted Zaid Abdul-Aziz, who wore jersey No. 27 during his time with the team. Abdul-Aziz, selected fifth overall in the 1968 NBA Draft, played for the Rockets from 1972 until 1975. He averaged 9.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game while wearing Nos. 6, 27, and 35. The retrospective is part of the ongoing coverage of the Rockets' history with various jersey numbers since their founding in 1967. Abdul-Aziz is one of several players showcased as part of this historical acknowledgment.
- •Abdul-Aziz wore jersey No. 27 for the Rockets.
- •He joined the Rockets after a stint with the Seattle SuperSonics.
- •Abdul-Aziz averaged notable stats during his career.
- •The Rockets have recognized 52 different jersey numbers.
- •The retrospective honors key players from the team's history.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No.27 - Zaid Abdul-Aziz (1978)
"During his time with the Rockets, Abdul-Aziz wore only jersey Nos. 6, 27, and 35 and put up 9.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game.
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