The last time the Houston Rockets won a regular-season NBA award was in the 2017-18 campaign, when James Harden was named MVP.
Here’s a breakdown of the last time the Houston Rockets won every major NBA award:
Last Time a Rockets Player Won MVP
James Harden was the last Rockets player to win MVP, claiming the trophy during the 2017-18 season.
Last Time a Rockets Player Won Defensive Player of the Year
Hakeem Olajuwon is the only Rockets player to win the Defensive Player of the Year award, claiming it twice in 1992-93 and 1993-94.
Last Time a Rockets Player Won Rookie of the Year
Steve Francis was the last Rockets player to win Rookie of the Year, accomplishing the feat in 1999-2000.
Last Time a Rockets Player Won Most Improved Player
Aaron Brooks is Houston’s only Most Improved Player, as he won the award in the 2009-10 campaign.
Last Time a Rockets Player Won Sixth Man of the Year
Eric Gordon is responsible for the lone Sixth Man of the Year in franchise history, doing so during the 2016-17 season.
Last Time a Rockets Coach Won Coach of the Year
Mike D’Antoni was the most recent Rockets coach to win Coach of the Year, earning the honor during the 2016-17 season.
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