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1971. San Diego Rockets - 1967
Because they originally played in San Diego and the name San Diego Rockets just sounded cool
The Rockets have played in Houston since 1971 after moving from San Diego.
The Rockets franchise began play in 1967 as the San Diego Rockets. They moved to Houston in 1971.
The franchise became the first NBA team in Texas, and the team's nickname of "Rockets" took on even greater relevance after the move. e San Diego franchise was named the Rockets, due to the city calling itself "a city of motion",and during their time in San Diego, the Rockets played in the San Diego Sports Arena.
Houston, Texas
Troy Daniels plays shooting guard for the Houston Rockets.
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Mission San Diego did not move to a new place.
1,475 miles taking this route:Take I-10 WEST, from Houston, to I-8 WEST to San Diego at EXIT 199 in Arizona.Take I-8 WEST to San Diego.
Yes he did. He a stints with the San Diego Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.
1,475 miles taking this route:Take I-10 WEST, from Houston, to I-8 WEST to SAN DIEGO at EXIT 199 in ARIZONA.Take I-8 WEST to San Diego.