Last Updated on July 30, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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The 2002–03 Houston Rockets were led by Steve Francis, whose scoring, playmaking, and all-around production made him the focal point of the offense, while Cuttino Mobley provided consistent perimeter scoring. Rookie Yao Ming emerged as an efficient interior scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker, with Kenny Thomas adding strong rebounding and frontcourt production. The statistics reflect a balanced team that combined inside-out scoring, solid rebounding, and multiple playmaking options.
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 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: 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. | — |