All-Time Houston Rockets Starting Five

Two championships (1994, 1995) and a roster history defined by dominant centers and explosive guards. The Rockets' five is the deepest big-man lineage outside the Lakers.

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The Starting Five

  • PGJames Harden

    2010s

    MVP in 2018 and three scoring titles in Houston — the franchise's modern offensive engine.

  • SGClyde Drexler

    1990s

    Hall of Fame guard who joined Olajuwon to win the 1995 championship.

  • SFTracy McGrady

    2000s

    Seven-time All-Star and one of the most lethal mid-2000s scorers.

  • PFElvin Hayes

    1960s–70s

    12-time All-Star — his peak in San Diego/Houston rivals any Rockets big not named Hakeem.

  • CHakeem Olajuwon

    1980s–90s

    Two rings, MVP, two Finals MVPs, the most skilled footwork ever at the position.

Honorable mentions

Yao Ming · Moses Malone · Calvin Murphy · Steve Francis. Any of these could swap in depending on which positional gap you want to plug.

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