Houston Rockets jersey history No. 31 - Mark Jackson (2003-04)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Jackson wore only jersey No. 31 and put up 2.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
The Houston Rockets, an NBA franchise established in 1967, have seen players wear a staggering 52 distinct jersey numbers throughout their history. This has been the case for nearly 500 players over the decades. To celebrate and remember these players, Rockets Wire has been documenting the entire jersey history of the Rockets, from their inception to present day. Today, we delve into the story of one of those numbers, No. 31, and the player who graced it with his presence during the 2003-04 season - Mark Jackson.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jackson was selected 18th overall in the 1987 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. He played for the Knicks for the first five years of his professional career. In 1992, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers before having stints with the Indiana Pacers twice, the Denver Nuggets, the Pacers again, the Toronto Raptors, and the Utah Jazz. It was during his time with the Rockets that he wore the No. 31 jersey.
Mark Jackson's stint with the Rockets was brief but impactful. He wore jersey No. 31 from 2003 to 2004, scoring 2.5 points per game, pulling down 1.7 rebounds, and dishing out 2.8 assists. These statistics are sourced from Basketball Reference.
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