Houston Rockets jersey history No. 13 – Kelvin Cato (1999-2004)

The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson) since their founding at the start of the 1967-68 season, worn by just under 500 players in the course of Rockets history.

To honor all of the players who wore those numbers over the decades, Rockets Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who wore them since the founding of the team all those years ago right up to the present day.

With seven of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Rockets of all time to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 24: Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets plays with his teammate Kelvin Cato's shoe laces in the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 24, 2003 at the Staples CenterLos Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) — LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 24: Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets plays with his teammate Kelvin Cato’s shoe laces in the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 24, 2003 at the Staples CenterLos Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

And for today’s article, we will continue with the fifth of 11 who wore the No. 13, big man alum Kelvin Cato. After ending his college career at Iowa State, Cato was picked up with the 15th overall selection of the 1997 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks.

The Atlanta, Georgia native played the first two seasons of his pro career with the Portland Trail Blazers after a draft night deal, coming to an end when he was dealt to the Houston Rockets in 1999. His stay with the team lasted until he was dealt to the Orlando Magic in 2004.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Cato wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 6.2 points, as many rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets jersey history No. 13 – Kelvin Cato (1999-2004)

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