On July 30, 1993, Leslie Alexander purchased the Rockets. In Tomjanovich's second full year as head coach, the Rockets began the 1993-94 season with an NBA record start of 15-0. With Hakeem Olajuwon as their center, the Rockets defeated the New York Knicks in seven games to win the championship.
The Boston Celtics did win the 1981 Championship. They defeated the Houston Rockets four games to two. Cedric Maxwell won the MVP for the series.
Altogether, Bird and Parish won in 1981 (against the Houston Rockets), in 1984 (against the Los Angeles Lakers), and in 1986 (again against the Rockets), making the total of 3 championships. Much later in his career, Parish would once again receive a championship ring, this time with the Chicago Bulls in 1997.
The Houston Rockets have reached the NBA Finals four times. They made their appearances in 1994 and 1995, winning both championships. They also reached the Finals in 1981 and 1986, but did not win those series.
The Rockers defeated the Orlando Magic, 4 games to 0, to win the 1995 NBA championship.
Hakeem Olajuwon won two NBA championships during his career with the Houston Rockets, clinching the titles in 1994 and 1995. He was instrumental in both playoff runs, earning Finals MVP honors in each championship series. Olajuwon's skill and leadership were key factors in the Rockets' success during that era.
Houston Rockets defeated New York Knicks 4-3 to win the 1994 NBA Championship.
1995 Houston Rockets, a 6th seed.
The Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic, 4 games to 0, to win the 1995 NBA championship.
Led by the dynamic trio of Cynthia Cooper, Tina Thompson, and Sheryl Swoopes, the Houston Comets won the first four WNBA Championships (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000).
Yao Ming did not win any NBA championships during his career. He played for the Houston Rockets from 2002 to 2011 and faced several challenges, including injuries, that affected his team's playoff success. Despite not winning a championship, Yao is highly regarded for his impact on the game and his contributions to basketball globally.
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The Colorado Buffaloes have won two championships in the last ten years. Both championships won were the Big 12 North Division Championships in the years 2004 and 2005.