Houston Rockets jersey history No. 34 - John Johnson (1975-77)

The Houston Rockets have had a diverse history with jersey numbers, utilizing 52 different digits since their inception in the 1967-68 season. The team has seen around 500 players wear these numbers across its existence. To commemorate all these players, Rockets Wire is providing a comprehensive account of jersey numbers and their respective wearers, from the team's founding to the present day. Seven of these jerseys have been retired in recognition of the great players who wore them.

John Johnson is the third of these seven players to wear the No. 34 jersey. Prior to playing for the Rockets, Johnson had a successful college career at Iowa. He was selected as the seventh pick in the 1970 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson played the first three seasons of his professional career with Cleveland. He also had a stint with the Portland Trail Blazers before joining the Rockets in 1975.

Johnson's stay with the Rockets lasted until 1977 when he was dealt to the Boston Celtics. During his tenure with the Rockets, Johnson suited up for a total of 143 games, donning only jerseys Nos. 34 and 27. His contributions on the court were noteworthy, averaging 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. These statistics are sourced from Basketball Reference.