Last Updated on June 19, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
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Here is the 1998–99 Houston Rockets roster and player statistics:
Houston Rockets 1998–99 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Age | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Hakeem Olajuwon | C | 7-0 | 255 | 36 | Houston |
| 10 | Kenny Smith | G | 6-3 | 180 | 34 | North Carolina |
| 11 | Robert Horry | F | 6-9 | 210 | 28 | Alabama |
| 15 | Buck Johnson | F | 6-7 | 210 | 35 | Texas Christian |
| 14 | Sleepy Floyd | G | 6-3 | 180 | 36 | Georgetown |
| 5 | Otis Thorpe | F | 6-9 | 235 | 37 | Providence |
| 32 | Chucky Brown | F | 6-8 | 225 | 33 | NC State |
| 50 | Matt Maloney | G | 6-3 | 200 | 32 | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Charles Barkley | F | 6-6 | 252 | 35 | Auburn |
| 32 | Clyde Drexler | G | 6-7 | 228 | 36 | Houston |
| 8 | Carl Herrera | F | 6-6 | 210 | 35 | San Jose State |
| 10 | Chris Morris | F | 6-8 | 210 | 34 | Auburn |
Player Statistics (Regular Season – 1998–99)
| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 52 | 36.2 | 18.5 | 9.6 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | .487 | — | .743 |
| Clyde Drexler | 48 | 37.1 | 15.0 | 6.0 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | .444 | .351 | .773 |
| Charles Barkley | 48 | 31.9 | 13.5 | 9.5 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | .466 | .329 | .755 |
| Robert Horry | 50 | 32.5 | 9.9 | 6.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | .453 | .355 | .710 |
| Kenny Smith | 50 | 28.0 | 9.1 | 2.2 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | .438 | .358 | .832 |
| Otis Thorpe | 51 | 28.2 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | .454 | — | .737 |
| Sleepy Floyd | 30 | 13.6 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .408 | .296 | .812 |
| Chucky Brown | 43 | 14.0 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | .439 | .358 | .749 |
| Buck Johnson | 29 | 10.5 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .452 | .345 | .721 |
| Matt Maloney | 26 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .394 | .327 | .742 |
| Carl Herrera | 18 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .463 | .349 | .785 |
| Chris Morris | 15 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .411 | .286 | .750 |
Team Overview
- Head Coach: Rudy Tomjanovich
- Regular Season Record: 31–19 (2nd in the Western Conference)
- Playoffs: Lost in the First Round, 3–1 against the Los Angeles Lakers
- Notable Highlights:
- Despite having an injury-riddled season, Hakeem Olajuwon continued to play at a high level and serve as the anchor for the team.
- Clyde Drexler and Charles Barkley provided leadership and scoring, but the team faced challenges with consistency throughout the season.
- Robert Horry, known for his clutch performances, contributed significantly on both ends of the court.
- The Rockets faced an early playoff exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, marking the end of their era as a dominant force in the Western Conference.