HOUSTON \u2013 The Houston Rockets are set to debut a new look tomorrow, and it\u2019s shaping up to be the franchise\u2019s biggest brand overhaul in more than two decades.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday morning, the Rockets posted a promotional video across their social media channels teasing the upcoming jersey reveal.<\/p>\n
The video, set in the fictional \u201cRudy T\u2019s Diner,\u201d featured numerous references to Rockets history and hints about the team\u2019s unrevealed new look.<\/p>\n
The promo also included cameos from Rockets legends Hakeem Olajuwon, Rudy Tomjanovich, and Calvin Murphy, along with Houston celebrities Slim Thug and Mo Amer.<\/p>\n
The biggest clue fans have received so far is confirmation that gold will be incorporated into the new uniforms and possibly the team\u2019s logo. <\/p>\n
If so, it would mark the first time gold has appeared on a primary Rockets uniform since the 1994-95 season.<\/p>\n
Rockets Uniform History<\/p>\n
San Diego Green-and-Gold Era (1967-71)<\/p>\n
Before the franchise arrived in Houston, the San Diego Rockets wore green as their primary color and gold as a secondary accent. Their uniforms featured green and white jerseys with gold numbering and striping.<\/p>\n
NEW YORK – CIRCA 1970: Walt Frazier #10 of the New York Knicks shoots over Jim Barnett #33 of the San Diego Rockets during an NBA basketball game circa 1970 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Frazier played for the Knicks from 1967-77. (Photo by Focus on Sport\/Getty Images) (1970 Focus on Sport)<\/p>\n
While the team made minor adjustments to the numbers and piping during its six seasons in San Diego, the overall look remained largely unchanged.<\/p>\n
Houston Arrival: Red Replaces Green (1971-75)<\/p>\n
When the Rockets relocated to Houston, the overall uniform design stayed mostly intact, but the color scheme underwent a dramatic change.<\/p>\n
LANDOVER, MD – CIRCA 1973: Rudy Tomjanovich #45 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket against the Capital Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1973 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Tomjanovich played for the Rockets from 1970-81. (Photo by Focus on Sport\/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rudy Tomjanovich (1973 Focus on Sport)<\/p>\n
The team replaced green with red, creating a look that featured red and white jerseys accented with gold numbering and striping.<\/p>\n
The Championship Era (1975-95)<\/p>\n
This is where the Rockets established one of the most recognizable looks in franchise history.<\/p>\n
In 1975, the team reduced the use of gold, opting instead for white lettering and numbering with subtle gold piping along the seams. They also introduced their iconic red-and-gold logo on the shorts.<\/p>\n
19 Jun 1994: HOUSTON ROCKETS OTIS THORPE AND HAKEEM OLAJUWON EXCHANGE HIGH FIVES AS THE MINUTES CLOSE DOWN IN THEIR 86-84 GAME 6 VICTORY OVER THE NEW YORK KNICKS IN THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE ROCKET”S WIN FORCES A GAME 7 ON WEDNESDAY IN HOUSTON. (Getty Images)<\/p>\n
These uniforms became synonymous with Rockets greatness. <\/p>\n
When fans think of Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, and the franchise\u2019s back-to-back NBA championships, these are often the jerseys that come to mind.<\/p>\n
A Bold Departure (1995-2002)<\/p>\n
Following their second consecutive championship, the Rockets completely reinvented their visual identity.<\/p>\n
Gold was eliminated entirely, and the team shifted from its traditional red-heavy look to navy blue uniforms with vertical pinstripes. <\/p>\n
The Rockets also unveiled a dramatic new logo featuring a red basketball wrapped by a light-blue rocket and a large \u201cROCKETS\u201d wordmark.<\/p>\n
30 Dec 2000: Shandon Anderson #40 of the Houston Rockets points down the court during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Rockets defeated the Mavericks 114-99. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez \/Allsport (Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Rather than the traditional centered team name and number, the logo was placed prominently on the chest, with a beveled jersey number positioned near the right shoulder.<\/p>\n
At the time, the redesign was polarizing among fans. However, the team\u2019s pinstripe throwback uniforms introduced in recent years were met with widespread praise, suggesting opinions on the era may have softened over time.<\/p>\n
The Modern Era (2003-19)<\/p>\n
If there was any indication the pinstripe era failed to resonate long-term, it was how quickly the Rockets moved on.<\/p>\n
The franchise abandoned the navy-blue color scheme, pinstripes, and unconventional numbering system in favor of a cleaner, more traditional look. <\/p>\n
A new logo was introduced, featuring the now-familiar \u201cR\u201d designed to resemble both a rocket and a basketball hoop.<\/p>\n
Red and white once again became the primary colors, while gray was introduced as a secondary accent.<\/p>\n
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 17: Tracy McGrady #1 and Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets look for the rebound during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on December 17, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Rockets 89-81.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and\/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Jeff Gross\/Getty Images) (2005 Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Although the team made minor tweaks to striping and trim over the years, the core design remained consistent for more than a decade and a half. This era featured stars such as Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, and James Harden.<\/p>\n
Like many NBA franchises, the Rockets also experimented with alternate uniforms during this period. <\/p>\n
Gold accents returned for the first time since the Olajuwon era on several alternate designs between 2009 and 2014. <\/p>\n
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MAY 01: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder puts up a shot against Francisco Garcia #32 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the first half of Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on May 1, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images) (2013 Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The team also introduced black and gray alternates and several uniforms featuring Chinese characters, paying tribute to Houston\u2019s popularity in China following Yao Ming\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n
OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 09: Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets, Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors go for a loose ball at ORACLE Arena on February 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images) (2016 Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Current Look (2019-Present)<\/p>\n
Compared to previous overhauls, the Rockets\u2019 most recent rebrand was relatively modest.<\/p>\n
The team retained its traditional red and white primary uniforms but replaced gray accents with black. The lettering was also redesigned, moving away from the thinner font style used during the previous era in favor of a larger, bolder look.<\/p>\n
ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 13: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the game against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center on December 13, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The Rockets defeated the Magic 130 to 107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Don Juan Moore\/Getty Images) (2019 Don Juan Moore)<\/p>\n
The Rockets also embraced more creative alternate uniforms. <\/p>\n
Several featured \u201cH-Town\u201d across the chest, marking one of the first times the team prominently incorporated Houston\u2019s popular nickname into its on-court identity.<\/p>\n
In recent years, the franchise has continued to experiment with throwbacks and alternate concepts, including an Oilers-inspired blue uniform in 2020, a return of the beloved pinstripe design in 2022, and the introduction of the \u201cDunkstronaut\u201d logo in 2023 \u2014 an astronaut soaring through the air for a slam dunk.<\/p>\n
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 23: Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets in action against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Toyota Center on December 23, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato\/Getty Images) (2022 Getty Images)What\u2019s Next?<\/p>\n
With gold officially returning to the Rockets\u2019 color palette and a full redesign expected, tomorrow\u2019s reveal could mark the beginning of a new visual era for the franchise.<\/p>\n
Whether the new look draws inspiration from the championship years, the franchise\u2019s San Diego roots, or something entirely new, Rockets fans won\u2019t have to wait much longer to find out.<\/p>\n
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