The Rockets entered the NBA as the San Diego Rockets, an expansion team that began play in 1967-68. Financial issues led the team to move to Houston in 1971, where the franchise established itself as a perennial playoff team. The team has made four NBA Finals appearances and won two championships. Numerous stars and Hall of Famers have worn a Rockets uniform like Elvin Hayes, Rudy Tomjanovich, Calvin Murphy, Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson, Clyde Drexler, Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming, and James Harden. Buy Houston Rockets tickets on TickPick this season for the guaranteed best prices and no hidden fees.