The Rockets didn't formally have captains last year, but informally, they were Hakeem Olajuwon and Matt Bullard.  This season, they're gone.  According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, official captains have been appointed in their stead: Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley and Glen Rice.  Francis is the obvious franchise player.  Mobley also figures in their long-term future and is, surprisingly, the longest-tenured Rocket on the team.  Glen Rice has quickly made his leadership skills felt even though he has only just arrived.  As one of the few grizzled vets on the team, he provides mentorship for the Rockets' young guns.