The Houston Rockets and second-year guard Josh Christopher have recently collaborated on a player inspired merchandise capsule, which will be released exclusively at the Toyota Center team shop on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Central.
According to the team, Christopher and the Rockets collaborated on the capsule collection to showcase his path to Houston and the NBA, all while highlighting Josh’s creative style and vision. The collection consists of five items, which will be sold individually.
At last week’s media day, Christopher was asked about his plans to establish himself as one of the league’s prominent fashion stars, and whether he planned to push the envelope more this season.
“Oh, I’m pushing,” Christopher replied. “I’m gonna step this year. I wish I would have stepped a little bit harder last year, but I was so worried about just getting on the court.”
“Now, I feel like I can enjoy myself just a little bit, but at the same time still have that grind,” the 20-year-old said of his second NBA season. “On my birthday, I felt like I had so much swag, and I had a perfect game. So, I’ve got to go all the way with this swag, now.”
In the near future, the Rockets plan to collaborate on apparel items with other players, with a goal of sharing their personal basketball journeys with fans. Christopher’s line is just the beginning.
“My inspiration for this project was my journey to Houston,” Christopher said. “Spaceships and rockets are loud and chaotic, which perfectly described my years leading up to my arrival in Houston.”
Christopher continued:
Whether it was back in high school when my dreams of becoming an NBA player started to materialize, overcoming the challenges of playing during a pandemic with my brother Caleb at Arizona State, or putting the work in to prep for the NBA draft… boom! Here I am, in Houston as an NBA player.
I have to give big shoutouts to my brothers Caleb and Patrick, who can be seen with me portrayed as astronauts in one of the capsule’s graphics. Patrick has been so influential to me in not only basketball, but also with fashion, as he has become my favorite luxury designer.
I have drawn a lot of creative inspiration from the City of Houston, beginning with the Houston mural I saw at George Bush International Airport when I first arrived. I want this project to be a fun, dope, and cool experience that I can share with fans and see them rocking the gear at our games and around the city this season!
The retail drop of Christopher’s new line will take place prior to the Rockets’ annual open practice and fan festival on Saturday, Oct. 8. Scroll on for images of the merchandise capsule, all of which were provided courtesy of Josh Christopher and the Houston Rockets.
In addition to the merchandise debut, the fan festival will feature the team’s beloved Clutch the Bear mascot; the Clutch City Dancers; inflatable games; and chances to win passes to receive autographs.
Doors to Toyota Center will open at noon Central, with the open practice beginning an hour later. The open practice, which allows fans to watch the team scrimmage, is available to the general public. Fans interested in attending may register at Rockets.com.