Rockets, Hornets Jersey Histories Cover Five Players

A series of jersey-history features recounts the careers of former Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets players. Larry Moffett, Houston’s 1977 second-round pick, played one NBA season with the Rockets, averaging 1.1 rebounds per game; Ryan Bowen wore No. 40 during his 2004–06 Houston stint, averaging 1.5 points and 1.2 rebounds. Charlotte’s Eddie Johnson played one season for the Hornets in 1993–94, averaging 11.5 points per game, after winning the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award with Phoenix. Damion Baugh appeared in 15 games for Charlotte in 2024–25 before moving to the G League and then Spain, while Bryce McGowens spent two seasons with the Hornets before later joining New Orleans.





