Houston Rockets
Former Houston Rockets center Ralph Sampson drew Larry Bird's ire after he seemingly randomly ignited a brawl by punching Boston Celtics guard Jerry Sichting in Game 5 of the 1986 NBA Finals. Bird warned Sampson and the Rockets to wear their “hard hats” for Game 6.
Scottie Pippen's recent crusade against Michael Jordan suggests he never considered MJ a friend or confidant off the floor, but Pip's history with the Houston Rockets and Charles Barkley suggests otherwise.
Hakeem Olajuwon gave opposing centers nightmares with his sensational arsenal of post moves. His footwork on the low block became inspiration for a future teammate and top crossover man.
John Wall owns the second-largest contract in the NBA this year, but he has no plans of suiting up for the Houston Rockets at any point.
Former New York Knicks and Houston Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy suggests that his final broadcast as an NBC analyst on ESPN will be memorable for its honesty.
Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and the rest of the “Inside the NBA” crew never hold back from roasting one another or even making jokes at their own expense. Barkley had a hilarious description of The Jet's role with the Houston Rockets during a halftime segment in May, calling him Hakeem Olajuwon's water boy..
Hakeem Olajuwon embarrassed David Robinson on the same night the former Spurs star was presented with the 1994-95 NBA MVP Award.
Chris Paul believes a little more luck and a little more tough love could've won him an NBA title with the Houston Rockets.
McGrady and his Rockets teammates still got chewed out by Van Gundy after completing one of the most remarkable comebacks in NBA history.
Shaq's stepdad made him apologize for an insensitive remark about Yao, leading to the birth of a beautiful friendship.
