A Look Back at Brent Barry’s Time with the Rockets in No. 17

The Houston Rockets have seen a variety of players wear a total of 52 different jersey numbers since the team’s inception in the 1967-68 season, with nearly 500 athletes donning the Rockets colors. To celebrate this rich history, Rockets Wire is exploring the significance of each jersey number and the players associated with them, including those that have been retired to honor the franchise’s legends.

This installment highlights Brent Barry, who wore the No. 17 jersey during the 2008-09 season. After completing his college career at Oregon State, Barry was selected 15th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 1995 NBA Draft. However, he began his professional journey with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he spent his initial two seasons.

Throughout his career, Barry also played for several other teams, including the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, and San Antonio Spurs. His final stop in the NBA was with the Houston Rockets, where he exclusively wore jersey No. 17. In his last season, Barry averaged 3.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

As the Rockets continue to honor their storied past, Barry’s contributions, albeit brief, remain a part of the team’s legacy. All statistics are sourced from Basketball Reference.