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Here is the Houston Rockets 2002–03 Roster and Regular Season Player Statistics:
Houston Rockets 2002–03 Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juaquin Hawkins | SG | 6-7 | 220 | July 2, 1973 | Cal State Long Beach |
| 2 | Maurice Taylor | PF | 6-9 | 260 | October 30, 1976 | Michigan |
| 3 | Steve Francis | PG | 6-3 | 195 | February 21, 1977 | San Jacinto College; Allegany College of Maryland; Maryland |
| 5 | Cuttino Mobley | SG | 6-4 | 190 | September 1, 1975 | Rhode Island |
| 6 | Tito Maddox | SG | 6-4 | 190 | June 7, 1981 | Fresno State |
| 9 | Boštjan Nachbar | SF | 6-9 | 221 | July 3, 1980 | — |
| 11 | Yao Ming | C | 7-6 | 310 | September 12, 1980 | — |
| 12 | Moochie Norris | PG | 6-1 | 175 | July 27, 1973 | Auburn; University of West Florida |
| 13 | Kelvin Cato | C | 6-11 | 255 | August 26, 1974 | University of South Alabama; Iowa State |
| 21 | Kenny Thomas | PF | 6-7 | 261 | July 25, 1977 | New Mexico |
| 33 | Eddie Griffin | PF | 6-10 | 220 | May 30, 1982 | Seton Hall |
| 41 | Glen Rice | SF | 6-8 | 215 | May 28, 1967 | Michigan |
| 44 | Terence Morris | SF | 6-9 | 221 | January 11, 1979 | Maryland |
| 52 | Jason Collier | C | 7-0 | 260 | September 8, 1977 | Indiana; Georgia Tech |
| 55 | James Posey | SF | 6-8 | 215 | January 13, 1977 | Xavier |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Francis | PG | 25 | 81 | 81 | 41.0 | 21.0 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 16.2 | 7.0 | .435 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .354 | 7.3 | 5.9 | .800 |
| Cuttino Mobley | SG | 27 | 73 | 73 | 41.7 | 17.5 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 14.6 | 6.3 | .434 | 4.4 | 1.5 | .352 | 3.9 | 3.3 | .858 |
| Yao Ming | C | 22 | 82 | 72 | 29.0 | 13.5 | 8.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 9.8 | 4.9 | .498 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .500 | 4.5 | 3.7 | .811 |
| Kenny Thomas | PF | 25 | 20 | 14 | 29.3 | 9.9 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 9.5 | 4.1 | .432 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.3 | 1.7 | .733 |
| James Posey | SF | 26 | 58 | 47 | 28.4 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 7.4 | 3.2 | .439 | 2.4 | 0.8 | .326 | 2.5 | 2.1 | .826 |
| Glen Rice | SF | 35 | 62 | 26 | 24.7 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 7.4 | 3.2 | .429 | 4.1 | 1.6 | .398 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .759 |
| Eddie Griffin | PF | 20 | 77 | 66 | 24.5 | 8.6 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 8.8 | 3.5 | .400 | 2.5 | 0.8 | .333 | 1.2 | 0.8 | .617 |
| Maurice Taylor | PF | 26 | 67 | 9 | 20.6 | 8.4 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 8.0 | 3.4 | .432 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .725 |
| Kelvin Cato | C | 28 | 73 | 5 | 17.1 | 4.5 | 5.9 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 1.8 | .520 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.7 | 0.9 | .532 |
| Moochie Norris | PG | 29 | 82 | 3 | 16.8 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.6 | .406 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .244 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .684 |
| Jason Collier | C | 25 | 13 | 3 | 8.0 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .472 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 |
| Juaquin Hawkins | SG | 29 | 58 | 10 | 11.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .385 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .417 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .500 |
| Boštjan Nachbar | SF | 22 | 14 | 1 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | .355 | 0.7 | 0.1 | .200 | 0.7 | 0.4 | .500 |
| Tito Maddox | SG | 21 | 9 | 0 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .250 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.9 | 0.6 | .625 |
| Terence Morris | SF | 24 | 49 | 0 | 12.9 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 1.7 | .466 | 0.7 | 0.1 | .219 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .786 |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 243.0 | 93.8 | 43.8 | 18.4 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 15.6 | 78.8 | 34.6 | .440 | 15.5 | 5.4 | .346 | 24.9 | 19.1 | .768 |
Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | IMPACT INDEX* | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Francis | Primary Offensive Hub & Playmaker | 41.0 | Very High | 21.0 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 2.2 | Highest | Led Rockets in scoring, assists, and near top in rebounds; franchise engine, driving transition and isolation scoring. Had a 44-point game vs Lakers highlighting offensive aggressiveness. | All-Star (2003) |
| Cuttino Mobley | Secondary Scoring Wing | 41.7 | High | 17.5 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.8 | High | Consistent secondary scorer with off-ball movement and catch-and-shoot roles; reliable midrange/3pt threat that balanced Francis’s creation. | — |
| Yao Ming | Interior Scoring & Rim Protector | 29.0 | High | 13.5 | 8.2 | 1.7 | 2.2 | High | Rookie big who anchored post offense and protected the rim; strong rebounder and inside finisher, becoming focal point of future franchise. | All-Star (2003); NBA All-Rookie 1st Team |
| James Posey | 3-D Wing & Secondary Facilitator | 28.4 | Moderate | 9.3 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.5 | Moderate | Versatile wing adding perimeter defense and secondary creation; effective cutter and three-point spacing after midseason trade. | — |
| Kenny Thomas | Frontcourt Scorer/Rebounder | 29.3 | Moderate | 9.9 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 1.1 | Moderate | Physical PF offering efficient scoring inside, strong rebounding, and interior presence in limited games. | — |
| Eddie Griffin | Athletic Interior Role Player | 24.5 | Moderate | 8.6 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 2.1 | Moderate | Provided energy, shot blocking, and rebounding; long wingspan and athleticism made him a key defensive role contributor. | — |
| Glen Rice | Floor-Spacing Veteran | 24.7 | Low-Medium | 9.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | Moderate | Veteran shooter who stretched defenses; consistent catch-and-shoot scoring and perimeter threat. | — |
| Maurice Taylor | Bench Scoring Big | 20.6 | Low | 8.4 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | Lower | Bench power forward with midrange scoring; limited playmaking but added offensive punch off bench. | — |
| Moochie Norris | Secondary Ballhandler | 16.8 | Low | 4.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | Lower | Backup PG with playmaking and pressure defense; eased primary ball-handling burden. | — |
| Kelvin Cato | Interior Defender/Rebounder | 17.1 | Low | 4.5 | 5.9 | 0.3 | 1.7 | Lower | Provided rim protection and rebounding; low usage but solid defensive activity. | — |
| Terence Morris | Energy Reserve Forward | 12.9 | Very Low | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Low | Depth wing forward with hustle plays and defensive rotations in limited minutes. | — |
| Juaquin Hawkins | Role Shooting Guard | 11.8 | Very Low | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | Low | Bench shooter and perimeter defender; situational scoring. | — |
| Jason Collier | Backup Big | 8.0 | Very Low | 2.8 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | Very Low | Spot minutes center providing size and occasional touches. | — |
| Boštjan Nachbar | Development Wing | 5.5 | Very Low | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | Very Low | Young wing with limited on-court impact; developmental minutes. | — |
| Tito Maddox | Depth Guard | 3.9 | Very Low | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | Very Low | Brief appearances with minimal production. | — |