Exploring the Legacy of No. 17: Dennis Schroder's Time with the Rockets

The Houston Rockets have seen a myriad of players wear a total of 52 unique jersey numbers since their inception in the 1967-68 season. This journey through time includes nearly 500 athletes who have represented the franchise. As part of a series honoring these players, Rockets Wire highlights the history behind each jersey number, celebrating the contributions of those who wore them.

Today, we turn our focus to jersey No. 17, worn by guard Dennis Schroder. Selected as the 17th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, Schroder began his professional journey in Germany before making his mark in the NBA. He spent his first five seasons with Atlanta and later played for teams including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics.

In 2022, Schroder joined the Houston Rockets, where he donned the No. 17 jersey exclusively during his tenure. In this short stint, he averaged 10.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, contributing significantly to the team. However, his time with the Rockets was brief, as he returned to the Lakers later that fall.

With seven jerseys retired in honor of the franchise's legends, the Rockets' jersey history is rich and diverse, reflecting the legacy of its players throughout the years. All statistics referenced are sourced from Basketball Reference.