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Report: Houston Rockets to wear Chinese jersey for Lunar New Year

By Josh Sanchez

Apr 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; An exterior view of the Toyota Center prior to game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; An exterior view of the Toyota Center prior to game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports /
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On Monday, reports of an alternate jersey for the Houston Rockets with Chinese lettering surfaced and it appears to be gaining some momentum.

The jerseys will reportedly feature two Chinese characters that spell out Rockets.

According to ClutchFans.net, the jerseys will be worn to celebrate Lunar New Year — which is on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The report states that the Rockets will wear the jerseys for three straight home games, beginning on February 21 against the Toronto Raptors.

Unfortunately for fans who are not fans of the sleeved jerseys, these Chinese alternates will have sleeves.

You can check out a photo of the Rockets’ Chinese uniforms below:

What are your thoughts on the alternate look for the special occasion? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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