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 Hakeem reunited with former University of Houston teammate Clyde Drexler in 1995, helping secure the second title.[([[https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/slideshow/Clyde-Drexler-through-the-years-131358.php|chron]])]
+===== Beating Four 50-Win Teams =====
+In 1995, the Rockets beat four 50-win teams en route to their title—an unprecedented playoff path.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2020/09/08/nba/biggest-playoff-upsets-nba-history|theringer]])]
+===== Charles Barkley Era =====
+The Rockets traded for Charles Barkley in 1996, forming a veteran super team with Olajuwon and Drexler.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/590741-houston-rockets-remembering-the-olajuwon-barkley-drexlerpippen-super-squads|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Yao Ming's Arrival =====
+In 2002, Houston selected Yao Ming as the No. 1 pick—the first international player taken No. 1 without U.S. college experience.[([[https://www.fiba.basketball/en/news/news-yao-ming-makes-history-as-first-fiba-player-selected-no-1-in-nba-draft|fiba]])]
+===== Global Icon =====
+Yao Ming turned the Rockets into a global brand, especially in China.[([[https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3107617/nba-when-china-fell-love-yao-mings-houston-rockets|scmp]])]
+===== Yao & T-Mac Duo =====
+Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady formed one of the most electrifying duos of the 2000s, though injuries hindered their potential.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/the-great-wall-houston-rockets-to-honor-yao-ming|foxsports]])]
+===== 22-Game Win Streak =====
+In 2007–08, the Rockets won 22 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in NBA history at the time.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/history-top-moments-rockets-22-game-win-streak-2008|nba]])]
+===== The Harden Era Begins =====
+The Rockets traded for James Harden in 2012, sparking a new era of success.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2012/10/28/james-harden-trade-thunder-rockets|si]])]
+===== Scoring Machine =====
+Harden led the league in scoring three straight seasons (2018–2020).[([[https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rockets/2020/08/15/james-harden-earns-more-history-in-third-straight-nba-scoring-title/77548007007/|rocketswire]])]
+===== 2018 MVP =====
+James Harden won NBA MVP in 2018, the first Rocket to do so since Olajuwon.[([[https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/23908102/james-harden-houston-rockets-garners-mvp-award-career-season|espn]])]
+===== Most Threes in a Game =====
+The Rockets set an NBA record with 27 made three-pointers in a single game (2019).[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/rockets-break-their-own-record-with-27-pointers-011541084.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Moreyball =====
+Under GM Daryl Morey, the Rockets pioneered the “Moreyball” strategy emphasizing 3-pointers and analytics.[([[https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1106&context=sport_undergrad|fisherpub]])]
+===== Chris Paul Trade =====
+In 2017, Houston acquired Chris Paul, forming a deadly duo with Harden.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jun/28/chris-paul-houston-rockets-trade-nba-james-harden|theguardian]])]
+===== 65 Wins =====
+The 2017–18 Rockets had the best regular season in franchise history at 65–17.[([[https://champsorchumps.us/team/nba/houston-rockets/best-seasons|champsorchumps]])]
+===== Western Conference Finals Heartbreak =====
+Houston lost a heartbreaking 7-game series to the Warriors in the 2018 Western Conference Finals, missing 27 straight threes in Game 7.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-vs-rockets-game-7-houston-sets-nba-record-with-27-straight-missed-3-pointers/|cbssports]])]
+===== Russell Westbrook Reunion =====
+In 2019, the Rockets reunited Harden and Russell Westbrook, former OKC teammates.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/11/sports/basketball/russell-westbrook-traded-to-rockets.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Small-Ball Experiment =====
+Houston went all-in on small ball in 2020, trading away their center and relying on P.J. Tucker at 6'5" to anchor the paint.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/sports/basketball/nba-rockets-pj-tucker-mic.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Post-Harden Rebuild =====
+After Harden’s departure in 2021, the team entered a full rebuild phase.[([[https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/houston-udoka-stone-rebuild-nba-playoffs-20267385.php|houstonchronicle]])]
+===== Young Core Rising =====
+As of 2024–25, the Rockets have one of the youngest and most promising cores, featuring players like Jalen Green and Amen Thompson.[([[https://www.thedreamshake.com/2025/5/30/24434027/houston-rockets-2024-2025-season-in-review-jalen-green-amen-thompson-alperen-sengun-kobe-bryant|thedreamshake]])]
+===== Ime Udoka Takes Over =====
+In 2023, the Rockets hired former Celtics coach Ime Udoka to lead the rebuild.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/reports-rockets-hire-former-celtics-coach-ime-udoka-as-new-head-coach|nba]])]
+===== Toyota Center =====
+The Rockets have played at Toyota Center since 2003—it replaced the old Compaq Center.[([[http://www.insidearenas.com/western/ToyotaCenter.htm|insidearenas]])]
+===== Red Rowdies =====
+Houston’s diehard fan section, the Red Rowdies, are known for their passionate energy and creative chants.[([[https://www.houstoniamag.com/news-and-city-life/2025/03/houston-sports-guide|houstoniamag]])]
+===== Retired Jerseys =====
+The Rockets have retired numbers for several legends: Olajuwon (34), Drexler (22), Yao (11), Murphy (23), Malone (24), Tomjanovich (45).[([[https://www.nba.com/news/retired-numbers-for-the-houston-rockets|nba]])]
+===== Rudy T’s Legacy =====
+Coach Rudy Tomjanovich famously said: “Don’t ever underestimate the heart of a champion” after the 1995 title.[([[https://www.si.com/golf/news/feature-2019-12-19-dont-ever-underestimate-the-heart-of-a-champion|si]])]
+===== Hakeem’s All-Time Block Record =====
+Olajuwon holds the NBA record for most career blocked shots with 3,830.[([[http://www.espn.com/nba/history/leaders/_/stat/blocks|espn]])]
+===== Longest Tenured Rocket =====
+Hakeem Olajuwon played 17 seasons with the Rockets, the longest in franchise history.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/118de7h/why_is_a_23_year_old_hakeem_olajuwon_taking_the/|reddit]])]
+===== Houston Comets Connection =====
+The Rockets once shared the Compaq Center with the WNBA’s Houston Comets, who won four straight championships.[([[https://andscape.com/features/houstons-comets-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-wnbas-first-dynasty/|andscape]])]
+===== Jersey Evolution =====
+The Rockets' jerseys have evolved from green (in San Diego) to red and gold, to pinstripes, to sleek black alternates in the 2020s.[([[https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/slideshow/Houston-Rockets-uniforms-through-the-years-jerseys-193773.php|chron]])]
+===== Rockets in Pop Culture =====
+The Rockets were prominently featured in the movie Space Jam: A New Legacy via James Harden’s character.[([[https://hoopshype.com/rumor/1272822/|hoopshype]])]
+===== Houston’s Big Three Attempts =====
+Over the decades, Houston has tried various “Big Three” experiments—from Olajuwon-Drexler-Barkley to Harden-Paul-Capela.[([[https://www.quora.com/Who-is-considered-the-toughest-center-in-NBA-history|quora]])]
+===== International Pipeline =====
+The Rockets have long valued international talent, with players from China, Spain, Lithuania, Turkey, Argentina, Nigeria, and more.[([[https://longadvisory.eu/en/nba-popularity-in-china/|longadvisory]])]

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