“I was a senior in high school when I came here after (Hurricane) Katrina,” Augustin said. “I didn’t get a chance to go to a lot of games. Then, I went off to college. My early years in the NBA, when I was with Charlotte, we didn’t make the playoffs, so I was home here early. This is when the Rockets were in the playoffs, playing Portland. Aaron Brooks was the point guard at the time. Great atmosphere, just a great energy. To be a part of this now, it means a lot to me.”
