Last Updated on June 19, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
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Here is the 1999–00 Houston Rockets roster and player statistics:
Houston Rockets 1999–00 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Age | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Hakeem Olajuwon | C | 7-0 | 255 | 37 | Houston |
| 10 | Kenny Smith | G | 6-3 | 180 | 35 | North Carolina |
| 11 | Robert Horry | F | 6-9 | 210 | 29 | Alabama |
| 15 | Buck Johnson | F | 6-7 | 210 | 36 | Texas Christian |
| 14 | Sleepy Floyd | G | 6-3 | 180 | 37 | Georgetown |
| 5 | Otis Thorpe | F | 6-9 | 235 | 38 | Providence |
| 32 | Chucky Brown | F | 6-8 | 225 | 34 | NC State |
| 50 | Matt Maloney | G | 6-3 | 200 | 33 | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Charles Barkley | F | 6-6 | 252 | 36 | Auburn |
| 32 | Clyde Drexler | G | 6-7 | 228 | 37 | Houston |
| 8 | Carl Herrera | F | 6-6 | 210 | 36 | San Jose State |
| 10 | Chris Morris | F | 6-8 | 210 | 35 | Auburn |
| 21 | Kevin Willis | C | 6-9 | 250 | 36 | Rice University |
Player Statistics (Regular Season – 1999–00)
| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 72 | 35.2 | 19.6 | 9.5 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.5 | .496 | — | .745 |
| Clyde Drexler | 79 | 36.2 | 17.4 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | .453 | .347 | .786 |
| Charles Barkley | 67 | 29.9 | 12.5 | 10.5 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | .472 | .303 | .743 |
| Robert Horry | 80 | 31.0 | 9.3 | 6.6 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | .449 | .314 | .725 |
| Kenny Smith | 74 | 28.8 | 9.2 | 2.3 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | .444 | .361 | .827 |
| Otis Thorpe | 80 | 26.3 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | .469 | — | .748 |
| Sleepy Floyd | 46 | 14.1 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .419 | .347 | .786 |
| Chucky Brown | 50 | 12.9 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .436 | .336 | .757 |
| Buck Johnson | 23 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .444 | .341 | .719 |
| Matt Maloney | 22 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .387 | .336 | .756 |
| Carl Herrera | 21 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .441 | .350 | .762 |
| Chris Morris | 15 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .433 | .282 | .750 |
| Kevin Willis | 34 | 13.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | .481 | — | .728 |
Team Overview
- Head Coach: Rudy Tomjanovich
- Regular Season Record: 34–48 (10th in the Western Conference)
- Playoffs: Did not qualify
- Notable Highlights:
- Hakeem Olajuwon remained the cornerstone of the Rockets, delivering solid numbers and continuing to be an elite center.
- Clyde Drexler, though aging, contributed significantly in scoring, passing, and leadership.
- The Rockets faced challenges with consistency and injuries, leading to a disappointing season and missing the playoffs.
- Robert Horry had a solid year as a key contributor, especially with his defensive play and versatility.
Despite a talented roster, the team’s lack of depth and difficulty in securing key wins left them outside the playoff picture.