Last Updated on June 6, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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Here’s the 2005–06 Houston Rockets roster and regular season player statistics:
Roster
| NO | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tracy McGrady | SF | 6-8 | 210 | May 24, 1979 | |
| 2 | Luther Head | SG | 6-3 | 185 | November 26, 1982 | Illinois |
| 4 | Stromile Swift | C | 6-9 | 225 | November 21, 1979 | LSU |
| 5 | Juwan Howard | PF | 6-9 | 240 | February 7, 1973 | Michigan |
| 7 | David Wesley | SG | 6-0 | 190 | November 14, 1970 | Baylor |
| 8 | Derek Anderson | SG | 6-5 | 194 | July 18, 1974 | Ohio State, Kentucky |
| 9 | Rick Brunson | PG | 6-4 | 190 | June 14, 1972 | Temple |
| 9 | Stephen Graham | SG | 6-6 | 215 | June 11, 1982 | Central Florida, Oklahoma State |
| 10 | Keith Bogans | SF | 6-5 | 215 | May 12, 1980 | Kentucky |
| 11 | Yao Ming | C | 7-6 | 310 | September 12, 1980 | |
| 12 | Rafer Alston | PG | 6-2 | 171 | July 24, 1976 | Fresno State |
| 14 | Richie Frahm | SG | 6-5 | 210 | August 14, 1977 | Gonzaga |
| 15 | John Lucas III | PG | 5-11 | 166 | November 21, 1982 | Baylor, Oklahoma State |
| 15 | Maciej Lampe | C | 6-11 | 275 | February 5, 1985 | |
| 18 | Josh Davis | PF | 6-8 | 235 | August 10, 1980 | Wyoming |
| 20 | Jon Barry | SG | 6-4 | 195 | July 25, 1969 | University of the Pacific, Georgia Tech |
| 25 | Moochie Norris | PG | 6-1 | 175 | July 27, 1973 | Auburn, University of West Florida |
| 35 | Lonny Baxter | C | 6-8 | 260 | January 27, 1979 | Maryland |
| 40 | Ryan Bowen | SF | 6-7 | 215 | November 20, 1975 | Iowa |
| 44 | Chuck Hayes | PF | 6-6 | 240 | June 11, 1983 | Kentucky |
| 55 | Dikembe Mutombo | C | 7-2 | 245 | June 25, 1966 | Georgetown |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy McGrady | SF | 26 | 47 | 47 | 37.1 | 24.4 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 21.5 | 8.7 | .406 | 5.0 | 1.6 | .312 | 7.2 | 5.4 | .747 |
| Yao Ming | C | 25 | 57 | 57 | 34.2 | 22.3 | 10.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 15.8 | 8.2 | .519 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 6.9 | 5.9 | .853 |
| Rafer Alston | PG | 29 | 63 | 63 | 38.6 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 11.7 | 4.4 | .379 | 5.0 | 1.6 | .327 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .692 |
| Juwan Howard | PF | 32 | 80 | 80 | 31.7 | 11.8 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 10.7 | 4.9 | .459 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.4 | 1.9 | .806 |
| Derek Anderson | SG | 31 | 20 | 8 | 29.1 | 10.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 8.7 | 3.4 | .393 | 3.4 | 1.0 | .284 | 3.7 | 3.1 | .836 |
| David Wesley | SG | 35 | 71 | 59 | 33.4 | 9.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 7.9 | 3.2 | .403 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .365 | 2.6 | 2.1 | .807 |
| Stromile Swift | C | 26 | 66 | 5 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 6.9 | 3.4 | .491 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.2 | 2.1 | .651 |
| Luther Head | SG | 23 | 80 | 27 | 28.9 | 8.8 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 7.9 | 3.2 | .403 | 3.9 | 1.4 | .361 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .699 |
| Keith Bogans | SF | 25 | 33 | 22 | 32.2 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 3.1 | .395 | 3.1 | 1.0 | .314 | 2.5 | 1.4 | .580 |
| Richie Frahm | SG | 28 | 8 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 1.9 | .429 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .364 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .800 |
| Chuck Hayes | PF | 22 | 40 | 0 | 13.4 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | .562 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.1 | 0.7 | .644 |
| Lonny Baxter | C | 27 | 23 | 0 | 12.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 1.4 | .458 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.8 | 0.7 | .842 |
| Ryan Bowen | SF | 30 | 68 | 19 | 9.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | .298 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .136 | 0.2 | 0.2 | .786 |
| Rick Brunson | PG | 33 | 23 | 0 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.7 | .348 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .417 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .583 |
| Moochie Norris | PG | 32 | 29 | 0 | 8.3 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | .400 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .765 |
| John Lucas III | PG | 23 | 13 | 0 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 | .389 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .222 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Stephen Graham | SG | 23 | 6 | 0 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | .375 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .200 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.000 |
| Maciej Lampe | C | 20 | 4 | 0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | .286 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Josh Davis | PF | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | — | 82 | 82 | 241.8 | 90.1 | 41.6 | 19.3 | 7.2 | 3.9 | 14.5 | 17.2 | 5.7 | .433 | 17.2 | 5.7 | .332 | 24.1 | 18.3 | .759 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy McGrady | Primary Scorer & Secondary Playmaker | 37.1 | High | 24.4 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 18.0 | McGrady led the Rockets offensively, averaging near 25 ppg and facilitating; his combination of scoring, athleticism, and creation anchored Houston’s offense. | AS |
| Yao Ming | Interior Scoring & Defensive Anchor | 34.2 | High | 22.3 | 10.2 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 17.1 | Yao provided elite interior scoring and rim protection as the focal point inside; his efficient scoring and rebounding made him a two‑way cornerstone. | AS, All‑NBA (career context) |
| Rafer Alston | Floor General & Lead Facilitator | 38.6 | Medium‑High | 12.1 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 12.3 | Served as the primary ball‑handler, initiating the offense and creating looks for teammates; high assist load reflected his creative role. | — |
| Juwan Howard | Veteran Frontcourt Scorer & Rebounder | 31.7 | Medium | 11.8 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 10.3 | Brought scoring versatility near the basket and veteran leadership; complemented star backcourt with inside presence. | — |
| David Wesley | Secondary Scorer & Perimeter Facilitator | 33.4 | Medium | 9.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 8.1 | Provided perimeter scoring, steady ball movement, and defensive effort; veteran guard offered reliable two‑way minutes. | — |
| Luther Head | Movement Shooter / Off‑Ball Guard | 28.9 | Low‑Medium | 8.8 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 8.0 | Young guard offering catch‑and‑shoot spacing, transition scoring, and disruptive defense in spurts. | ROY consideration |
| Keith Bogans | 3‑and‑D Wing | 32.2 | Low‑Medium | 8.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 8.3 | Role wing focused on perimeter defense and spot scoring; provided spacing and effort on both ends. | — |
| Stromile Swift | Energy Forward / Role Scorer | 20.4 | Low‑Medium | 8.9 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 7.5 | Athletic forward providing energy, secondary scoring, and above‑average rebounding for minutes played. | — |
| Dikembe Mutombo | Situational Rim Protector | 14.9 | Low | 2.6 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.4 | Used primarily for shot‑blocking and interior defense in limited minutes off the bench. | Hall of Fame rim protector |
| Chuck Hayes | Defense‑First Big | 22.0 | Low | 3.7 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 5.1 | Defensive specialist emphasizing rebounding, positional defense, and hustle; offensive role minimal. | — |
| Richie Frahm | Spot Minutes Wing | 14.6 | Low | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.8 | Provided bench perimeter scoring in limited action. | — |
| Lonny Baxter | Depth Big | 12.2 | Very Low | 3.6 | 3.7 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 4.0 | Limited frontcourt minutes with modest rebounding and interior scoring. | — |
| Derek Anderson | Scoring Wing (Limited) | 29.1 | Low | 10.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 9.3 | Former primary scorer providing veteran wing production before injuries limited availability. | — |
| Jon Barry | Bench Shooter | 17.1 | Very Low | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 3.2 | Veteran guard specializing in floor spacing and decision making in spot minutes. | — |
| Rick Brunson | Backup Playmaker | 9.3 | Very Low | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 2.2 | Provided brief ball distribution off the bench. | — |
| Moochie Norris | Energy Reserve Guard | 8.3 | Very Low | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | Short bursts of pace and pressure as a backup guard. | — |
| John Lucas III | Backup PG/Role Facilitator | 8.2 | Very Low | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.8 | Deep rotation guard providing occasional tempo control. | — |
| Stephen Graham | Spot Depth Wing | 6.3 | Very Low | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.4 | Very limited role with perimeter minutes. | — |
| Steve Novak | Deep Rotation Spot Shooter | 5.5 | Very Low | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.5 | Used sparingly for floor spacing. Source: dataset. | — |
| Maciej Lampe | Emergency Big | 3.0 | Very Low | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.15 | Limited frontcourt depth appearance. | — |
| Josh Davis | Minimal Roster Depth | 0.0 | Very Low | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | Did not record statistical contributions. | — |