Last Updated on June 6, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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Here’s the 2006–07 Houston Rockets roster and regular season player statistics:
Roster
| NO | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tracy McGrady | SG | 6-8 | 210 | May 24, 1979 | |
| 2 | Luther Head | SG | 6-3 | 185 | November 26, 1982 | Illinois |
| 5 | Juwan Howard | PF | 6-9 | 240 | February 7, 1973 | Michigan |
| 6 | Bonzi Wells | SF | 6-5 | 210 | September 28, 1976 | Ball State University |
| 10 | Vassilis Spanoulis | SG | 6-4 | 195 | August 7, 1982 | |
| 11 | Yao Ming | C | 7-6 | 310 | September 12, 1980 | |
| 12 | Rafer Alston | PG | 6-2 | 171 | July 24, 1976 | Fresno State |
| 13 | Kirk Snyder | SF | 6-6 | 225 | June 5, 1983 | Nevada |
| 15 | John Lucas III | PG | 5-11 | 166 | November 21, 1982 | Baylor, Oklahoma State |
| 20 | Steve Novak | SF | 6-10 | 225 | June 13, 1983 | Marquette |
| 25 | Jake Tsakalidis | C | 7-2 | 285 | June 10, 1979 | |
| 31 | Shane Battier | SF | 6-8 | 220 | September 9, 1978 | Duke |
| 35 | Scott Padgett | PF | 6-9 | 240 | April 19, 1976 | Kentucky |
| 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yao Ming | C | 26 | 48 | 48 | 33.8 | 25.0 | 9.4 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 17.1 | 8.8 | .516 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 8.6 | 7.4 | .862 |
| Tracy McGrady | SG | 27 | 71 | 71 | 35.8 | 24.6 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 20.8 | 9.0 | .431 | 5.4 | 1.8 | .331 | 6.9 | 4.9 | .707 |
| Rafer Alston | PG | 30 | 82 | 82 | 37.1 | 13.3 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 12.4 | 4.7 | .375 | 6.5 | 2.3 | .363 | 2.2 | 1.6 | .734 |
| Luther Head | SG | 24 | 80 | 10 | 27.6 | 10.9 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.8 | 3.8 | .437 | 5.0 | 2.2 | .441 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .790 |
| Shane Battier | SF | 28 | 82 | 82 | 36.4 | 10.1 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 8.0 | 3.6 | .446 | 4.5 | 1.9 | .421 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .779 |
| Juwan Howard | PF | 33 | 80 | 38 | 26.5 | 9.7 | 5.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 8.3 | 3.9 | .465 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 2.4 | 1.9 | .824 |
| Chuck Hayes | PF | 23 | 78 | 43 | 22.0 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 2.5 | .573 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.1 | 0.7 | .618 |
| Bonzi Wells | SF | 30 | 28 | 1 | 21.1 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 7.4 | 3.0 | .411 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .143 | 2.9 | 1.6 | .561 |
| Dikembe Mutombo | C | 40 | 75 | 33 | 17.2 | 3.1 | 6.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.1 | .556 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.2 | 0.8 | .690 |
| Kirk Snyder | SF | 23 | 39 | 1 | 14.4 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 1.7 | .452 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .250 | 1.9 | 1.3 | .653 |
| Jake Tsakalidis | C | 27 | 13 | 0 | 10.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | .409 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.2 | 0.9 | .800 |
| Vassilis Spanoulis | SG | 24 | 31 | 0 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 | .319 | 0.9 | 0.2 | .172 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .810 |
| John Lucas III | PG | 24 | 47 | 0 | 8.1 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 | .397 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .254 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .789 |
| Scott Padgett | PF | 30 | 24 | 0 | 8.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 0.6 | .306 | 1.2 | 0.3 | .276 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .545 |
| Steve Novak | SF | 23 | 35 | 1 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | .360 | 1.1 | 0.4 | .333 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.000 |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | — | 82 | 82 | 242.1 | 97.0 | 43.3 | 20.8 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 14.2 | 79.6 | 35.4 | .445 | 23.1 | 8.6 | .372 | 23.2 | 17.5 | .753 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yao Ming | C | 26 | 7 | 7 | 37.1 | 25.1 | 10.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 4.7 | 17.9 | 7.9 | .440 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 10.7 | 9.4 | .880 |
| Tracy McGrady | SG | 27 | 7 | 7 | 40.0 | 25.3 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 22.9 | 9.0 | .394 | 5.1 | 1.3 | .250 | 8.1 | 6.0 | .737 |
| Shane Battier | SF | 28 | 7 | 7 | 38.9 | 10.3 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 7.3 | 3.3 | .451 | 6.1 | 2.7 | .442 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .875 |
| Rafer Alston | PG | 30 | 7 | 7 | 44.1 | 10.9 | 6.9 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 10.6 | 3.6 | .338 | 7.1 | 2.3 | .320 | 1.9 | 1.4 | .769 |
| Chuck Hayes | PF | 23 | 7 | 7 | 28.1 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 1.7 | .706 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.3 | .400 |
| Juwan Howard | PF | 33 | 7 | 0 | 22.4 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 5.0 | 2.0 | .400 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.6 | 1.0 | .636 |
| Luther Head | SG | 24 | 7 | 0 | 20.1 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 5.1 | 1.6 | .306 | 3.3 | 0.9 | .261 | 1.1 | 0.6 | .500 |
| Dikembe Mutombo | C | 40 | 7 | 0 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.000 |
| John Lucas III | PG | 24 | 2 | 0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Kirk Snyder | SF | 23 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .333 | 0.7 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Vassilis Spanoulis | SG | 24 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.000 |
| Jake Tsakalidis | C | 27 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.000 |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | — | 7 | 7 | 240.0 | 87.3 | 41.6 | 18.1 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 14.9 | 72.4 | 29.7 | .410 | 22.3 | 7.1 | .321 | 26.3 | 20.7 | .788 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy McGrady | Lead Scoring & Playmaking Engine | 35.8 | High | 24.6 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 19.1 | Houston’s primary offensive focal point with elite scoring and creation; led Rockets in usage and was a multi‑faceted star driving both scoring and assists. | MVP considerations, 6× All‑Star, 2× All‑NBA |
| Yao Ming | Franchise Interior Anchor | 33.8 | High | 25.0 | 9.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 19.4 | Anchored both ends with scoring efficiency, rebounding, and shot‑altering defense; his presence altered opponents’ schemes and provided inside gravity. | All‑Star; All‑NBA |
| Rafer Alston | Lead Facilitator / Secondary Creator | 37.1 | Medium‑High | 13.3 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 11.9 | Floor general who organized Houston’s half‑court offense and initiated plays in pick‑and‑roll; high assist load reflected his central creative role. | — |
| Shane Battier | ‘Glue’ 3‑and‑D Wing | 36.4 | Medium | 10.1 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 9.0 | Role wing with strong 3PT ability and defensive IQ; spacing and disruption on D contributed beyond raw numbers. | All‑Defensive Team |
| Luther Head | Movement Shooter / Secondary Guard | 27.6 | Medium | 10.9 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 8.8 | Provided efficient off‑ball movement, catch‑and‑shoot spacing, and secondary guard duties across heavy minutes. | Sixth Man of the Year voting mention |
| Juwan Howard | Veteran Frontcourt Role Player | 26.5 | Medium | 9.7 | 5.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 8.7 | Balanced veteran presence scoring inside and rebounding, contributing experience and steady minutes in rotation. | — |
| Bonzi Wells | Physical Wing Role Player | 21.1 | Low‑Medium | 7.8 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 7.3 | Provided rebounding and physical wing defense; secondary scorer when called upon. | — |
| Chuck Hayes | Defensive Utility Big | 22.0 | Low | 5.6 | 6.7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 7.15 | Key defensive rebounder and positional defender; impactful in limiting second‑chance points and matchups inside. | — |
| Dikembe Mutombo | Situational Presence / Rim Protector | 17.2 | Low | 3.1 | 6.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 5.6 | Used for interior defense and shot blocking; provided veteran anchoring late possessions. | — |
| Kirk Snyder | Spot Rotation Wing | 14.4 | Low | 4.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 4.3 | Limited rotational minutes with perimeter contributions and some scoring. | — |
| Jake Tsakalidis | Depth Big | 10.2 | Very Low | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.85 | Bench interior depth in low‑usage minutes. | — |
| Vassilis Spanoulis | Spot Guard | 8.8 | Very Low | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.15 | Limited minutes overseas guard providing occasional bench offense. | — |
| Scott Padgett | Depth Forward | 8.3 | Very Low | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.15 | Low‑usage forward providing occasional spacing and defense. | — |
| John Lucas III | Backup PG | 8.1 | Very Low | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.65 | Spot backup guard bringing ball handling and tempo control late. | — |
| Steve Novak | Spot Shooter | 5.5 | Very Low | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.20 | Deep‑rotation shooter focused on occasional 3PT gravity. | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy McGrady | Lead Scorer & Facilitator | 40.0 | High | 25.3 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 20.0 | Houston’s primary offensive engine in this short sample; elite scorer/creator who drew defensive focus and was key in clutch moments (e.g., high usage and playmaking). | — |
| Yao Ming | Inside Scoring & Defensive Anchor | 37.1 | High | 25.1 | 10.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 18.5 | Central paint presence and rim protection with a combination of scoring efficiency and interior deterrence; Rockets offense and defense structured around his play. | AS |
| Rafer Alston | Lead Ball‑Handler & Playmaker | 44.1 | Medium‑High | 10.9 | 6.9 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 12.5 | Floor general tasked with initiating offense and creating for others; high assist and rebound numbers show all‑around contribution from the point. | — |
| Shane Battier | 3‑and‑D Wing Connector | 38.9 | Medium | 10.3 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 8.8 | Provided perimeter spacing with efficient shooting and versatile defense; notable steal/block activity reflects strong team defensive role. | Former DPOY finalist |
| Chuck Hayes | Defensive & Rebounding Contributor | 28.1 | Medium‑Low | 3.7 | 6.4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 6.6 | Undersized big used for defensive positioning, rebounding, and hustle plays; strong boards and defensive metrics in limited offense role. | — |
| Juwan Howard | Veteran Frontcourt Role Player | 22.4 | Low‑Medium | 5.0 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 5.75 | Scoring and rebounding contributor with veteran experience; provided stabilizing minutes in rotation. | — |
| Luther Head | Floor Spacing Guard | 20.1 | Low‑Medium | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 4.5 | Provided perimeter shooting and transition offense spark; less involved as primary creator. | — |
| Dikembe Mutombo | Situational Rim Protector / Veteran Backup | 5.7 | Very Low | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.8 | Short rotational minutes focused on rim protection and interior deterrence; limited offensive role. | Hall of Fame rim deterrent |
| Vassilis Spanoulis | Emergency Backcourt Depth | 3.0 | Very Low | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | One game played with unusual stat line; peripheral role in fixtures. | — |
| Kirk Snyder | Spot Minutes Wing | 3.0 | Very Low | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | Extremely limited minutes with negligible impact on per‑game contributions. | — |
| John Lucas III | Deep Rotation Guard | 4.0 | Very Low | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.25 | Sparse minutes with minimal statistical contributions. | — |
| Jake Tsakalidis | Depth Big | 3.0 | Very Low | 2.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | One game appearance providing interior depth. | — |