Los Angeles Lakers retired jerseys hanging inside the Crypto.com Arena, January 2013

As a way to honor key contributors including players, coaches, fans, broadcasters and announcers, National Basketball Association (NBA) teams often retire their jersey numbers, win totals or microphones. In the case of jersey numbers, they are usually no longer available for future players to wear, although they can ask for permission from players whose jerseys are retired. Teams usually display these numbers by hanging banners on the rafters inside their home arena. As of December 2023, only two teams in the NBA do not have any retired numbers: the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors. Two players have had their numbers retired by teams they did not play for, and only one player (Bill Russell) had his number retired league wide.

List

Key:

 † 
Inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame
 ‡ 
Number retired league-wide
Retired NBA numbers
No. Name Team Pos. Years with franchise Note Refs
9 Bob Pettit† Atlanta HawksF1954–1965Did not play for franchise in Atlanta. Played in Milwaukee during rookie season of 1954–55, then remainder of career in St. Louis.[1]
21 Dominique Wilkins† Atlanta HawksF1982–1994Currently team vice president and television color analyst.[1]
23 Lou Hudson† Atlanta HawksF1966–1977The team was in St. Louis in his first two seasons (1966–1968).[1]
44 Pete Maravich† Atlanta HawksG1970–1974
55 Dikembe Mutombo† Atlanta HawksC1996–2001
59 Kasim Reed Atlanta Hawks—2010–2018As mayor of Atlanta. Number represents his status as the 59th mayor of the city.
— Ted Turner Atlanta Hawks—1977–2001As team owner. While the team presented Turner a framed Hawks jersey with No. 17, the banner raised to the rafters carried an old Hawks logo with Turner's name instead of a number.[2]
00 Robert Parish† Boston CelticsC1980–1994[3]
1 Walter A. Brown† Boston Celtics—1946–1964As team founder–owner.[3]
2 Red Auerbach† Boston Celtics—1950–2006As head coach (1950–1966) and executive (1950–2006).[3]
3 Dennis Johnson† Boston CelticsG1983–1990Served as assistant coach from 1993 to 1997.[3]
5 Kevin Garnett† Boston CelticsF2007–2013
6‡ Bill Russell†Boston Celtics C1956–1969Russell's #6 was first retired in the Boston Garden on March 12, 1972, but due to Russell's tense relationship with the media and fans at the time, the ceremony was closed to the public. On May 26, 1999, Russell's number was re-retired in a public ceremony at the FleetCenter.
Also served as head coach (1966–1969).
Number retired league-wide in 2022.[4]		[3]
10 Jo Jo White† Boston CelticsG1969–1979[3]
14 Bob Cousy† Boston CelticsG1950–1963Later served as team ambassador and color analyst.[3]
15 Tom Heinsohn† Boston CelticsF1956–1965Also served as head coach (1969–1978); as broadcaster (1980–2020).[3]
16 Satch Sanders† Boston CelticsF1960–1973Also served as head coach (1978).[3]
17 John Havlicek† Boston CelticsF1962–1978[3]
18 Dave Cowens† Boston CelticsC1970–1980Also served as head coach (1978–1979).[3]
19 Don Nelson† Boston CelticsF1965–1976[3]
21 Bill Sharman† Boston CelticsG1951–1961[3]
22 Ed Macauley† Boston CelticsC1950–1956[3]
23 Frank Ramsey† Boston CelticsF1954–1964Did not play in the 1955–56 season due to military service.[3]
24 Sam Jones† Boston CelticsG1957–1969[3]
25 K. C. Jones† Boston CelticsG1958–1967Also served as head coach (1983–1988).[3]
31 Cedric Maxwell Boston CelticsF1977–1985Also served as broadcaster (2001–present); briefly wore no. 30 in 1977–78.[3]
32 Kevin McHale† Boston CelticsF1980–1993[3]
33 Larry Bird† Boston CelticsF1979–1992[3]
34 Paul Pierce† Boston CelticsF1998–2013
35 Reggie Lewis Boston CelticsG1987–1993Died of a heart attack while still playing for the team; number retired posthumously.[3]
LOSCY[lower-alpha 1] Jim Loscutoff Boston CelticsF1955–1964Wore no. 18 but decided to keep it active; number ultimately retired for Dave Cowens.[3]
🎤 Johnny Most Boston Celtics—1953–1990As broadcaster.[3]
3 Dražen Petrović† Brooklyn NetsG1991–1993Died in a car crash while playing for the team; with the team when it was known as the New Jersey Nets.[5] His jersey was retired posthumously. [6]
5 Jason Kidd† Brooklyn NetsG2001–2008The team was then the New Jersey Nets.
Also served as head coach (2013–2014).		[6]
23 John Williamson Brooklyn NetsG1973–1980During his first four seasons (1973–1977), the team was on Long Island and known as the New York Nets; for the rest of his career with the team, it was the New Jersey Nets.[6]
25 Bill Melchionni Brooklyn NetsG1969–1976The team was then on Long Island as the New York Nets.[6]
32 Julius Erving† Brooklyn NetsF1973–1976The team was then on Long Island as the New York Nets. Erving's number was retired by the Nets on April 3, 1987, during his final NBA season as a player with the Philadelphia 76ers.[6]
52 Buck Williams Brooklyn NetsF1981–1989The team was then the New Jersey Nets.[6]
13 Bobby Phills Charlotte HornetsG1997–2000Died in a car crash while playing for the original incarnation of the team. His jersey was retired posthumously.
4 Jerry Sloan† Chicago BullsG1966–1976Also served as head coach (1979–1982).[7]
10 Bob Love Chicago BullsF1968–1976Bulls Director of Community Affairs since 1993 [7]
23 Michael Jordan† Chicago BullsG1984–1993
1995–1998		Briefly wore no. 45 in 1995 & 12 for one game in 1990 (due to his jersey being stolen).[8]
33 Scottie Pippen† Chicago BullsF1987–1998
2003–2004		[8]
— Phil Jackson†[lower-alpha 2] Chicago Bulls—1989–1998As head coach (1989–1998).[9]
— Jerry Krause†[lower-alpha 2] Chicago Bulls—1985–2003As general manager (1985–2003).[9]
7 Bingo Smith Cleveland CavaliersF1970–1979[10]
11 Zydrunas Ilgauskas Cleveland CavaliersC1996–2010Did not play in 1996–97 and 1999–2000 seasons due to injury. [10]
22 Larry Nance Cleveland CavaliersF1988–1994Briefly wore no. 6 in 1988.
Number unretired for his son Larry Nance Jr. from 2018 to 2021.
[10]
25 Mark Price Cleveland CavaliersG1986–1995[10]
34 Austin Carr Cleveland CavaliersG1971–1980[10]
42 Nate Thurmond† Cleveland CavaliersC1975–1977[10]
43 Brad Daugherty Cleveland CavaliersC1986–1996Did not play in 1994–95 and 1995–96 seasons due to injury.[10]
🎤 Joe Tait Cleveland Cavaliers—1970–1981
1983–2011		 As broadcaster.[10]
12 Derek Harper Dallas MavericksG1983–1994
1996–1997
15 Brad Davis Dallas MavericksG1980–1992[11]
22 Rolando Blackman Dallas MavericksG1981–1992[11]
41 Dirk Nowitzki† Dallas MavericksF/C1998–2019
2 Alex English† Denver NuggetsF1980–1990[12]
12 Fat Lever Denver NuggetsG1984–1990
33 David Thompson† Denver NuggetsF1975–1982[12]
40 Byron Beck Denver NuggetsC1967–1977[12]
44 Dan Issel† Denver NuggetsC1975–1985Worked a variety roles in the Nuggets organization after retirement, including broadcaster (1988–1992), head coach (1992–1995, 1999–2001), and president/general manager (1998–1999)[12]
55 Dikembe Mutombo† Denver NuggetsC1991–1996 [13]
432 Doug Moe Denver Nuggets—1980–1990As head coach; the number represents his 432 victories coaching the Nuggets.[12]
1 Chauncey Billups Detroit PistonsG2002–2008
2013–2014		Number worn by Reggie Jackson at the time of the announcement, and was allowed to keep it until his departure in 2020.
2 Chuck Daly† Detroit Pistons—1983–1992As head coach; the number represents the two NBA championship teams he coached. Number unretired for Cade Cunningham since 2021, with permission from the Daly family.[14]
3 Ben Wallace† Detroit PistonsC2000–2006
2009–2012		Number worn by Stanley Johnson at the time of the announcement; switched to No. 7 before the 2016–17 season out of respect to Wallace.
Also wore no. 6 from 2009 to 2012.
4 Joe Dumars† Detroit PistonsG1985–1999Also served as team president (2000–2014).[14]
10 Dennis Rodman† Detroit PistonsF1986–1993Greg Monroe wore the number at the time of the announcement, and was allowed to wear it until his departure in 2015.[14][15]
11 Isiah Thomas† Detroit PistonsG1981–1994Wore no. 42 for one playoff game in 1985 (due to his jersey stolen).[14]
15 Vinnie Johnson Detroit PistonsG1981–1991Served as a color analyst on Pistons radio broadcasts (1990–2001) [14]
16 Bob Lanier† Detroit PistonsC1970–1980[14]
21 Dave Bing† Detroit PistonsG1966–1975Served as the 74th mayor of Detroit (2009–2013)[14]
32 Richard Hamilton Detroit PistonsG/F2002–2011
40 Bill Laimbeer Detroit PistonsC1982–1993[14]
— William Davidson† Detroit Pistons—1974–2009As team owner.[14]
— Jack McCloskey Detroit Pistons—1979–1992As general manager.[14]
13 Wilt Chamberlain† Golden State WarriorsC1959–1965Team was in Philadelphia (1959–1962) and in San Francisco (1962–1965). Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia)[16]
14 Tom Meschery Golden State WarriorsF1961–1967Team was in Philadelphia (1961–1962) and San Francisco (1962–1967).[16]
16 Al Attles† Golden State WarriorsG1960–1971Also served as head coach (1969–1983).[16]
17 Chris Mullin† Golden State WarriorsSG/SF1985–1997
2000–2001		Also served as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations (2004–2009).[16]
24 Rick Barry† Golden State WarriorsF1965–1967
1972–1978		[16]
42 Nate Thurmond† Golden State WarriorsC1963–1974Team bore the San Francisco name 1963–1971 before adopting the Golden State name starting with the 1971–72 season.[16]
11 Yao Ming† Houston RocketsC2002–2011Did not play in 2009–10 season due to injury.
22 Clyde Drexler† Houston RocketsG1995–1998Also served as broadcaster (2005–2020).[17]
23 Calvin Murphy† Houston RocketsG1970–1983Team was in San Diego (1970–1971).
Also served as broadcaster (1985–2004).		[17]
24 Moses Malone† Houston RocketsC1976–1982Wore no. 21 during the 1976–77 season.[17]
34 Hakeem Olajuwon† Houston RocketsC1984–2001 [17]
44 Elvin Hayes† Houston RocketsF1968–1972
1981–1984		Wore no. 11 from 1968 to 1971; team was in San Diego during that span. [18]
45 Rudy Tomjanovich† Houston RocketsF1970–1981Team was in San Diego (1970–1971).
Also served as head coach (1991–2003).		[17]
CD Carroll Dawson[lower-alpha 3] Houston Rockets—1980–2007As assistant coach (1980–1995) and general manager (1995–2007).[19]
30 George McGinnis† Indiana PacersF1971–1975
1980–1982
31 Reggie Miller† Indiana PacersG1987–2005
34 Mel Daniels† Indiana PacersC1967–1974Also served as head coach (1988).
35 Roger Brown† Indiana PacersF1967–1974Coming from ABA Pacers. He did not play a match in the NBA.
529 Bobby Leonard† Indiana Pacers—1968–1980As head coach; the number represents his 529 victories coaching the Pacers.
8 Kobe Bryant† Los Angeles LakersG1996–2006Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
13 Wilt Chamberlain† Los Angeles LakersC1968–1973Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia)
16 Pau Gasol† Los Angeles LakersC2008–2014
22 Elgin Baylor† Los Angeles LakersF1958–1971The team was in Minneapolis in his first two seasons (1958–1960).
24 Kobe Bryant† Los Angeles LakersG2006–2016Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
25 Gail Goodrich† Los Angeles LakersG1965–1968
1970–1976		Wore no. 11 from 1965 to 1968.
Eddie Jones, the last Lakers player to wear no. 25, switched to no. 6 shortly before Goodrich's number was retired.
32 Earvin "Magic" Johnson† Los Angeles LakersG1979–1991
1996		Also served as head coach in 1994, and President of Basketball Operations (2017–2019).
33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar† Los Angeles LakersC1975–1989
34 Shaquille O'Neal† Los Angeles LakersC1996–2004[20]
42 James Worthy† Los Angeles LakersF1982–1994
44 Jerry West† Los Angeles LakersG1960–1974Also served as head coach (1976–1979) and general manager (1981–2002).
52 Jamaal Wilkes† Los Angeles LakersF1977–1985Born Jackson Keith Wilkes, changed his name to Jamaal Abdul-Lateef in 1975, maintaining his original surname for purposes of public recognition.
99 George Mikan† Los Angeles LakersC1947–1954
1956		Also served as head coach (1957–1958); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles.[21]
🎤 Chick Hearn† Los Angeles Lakers—1961–2002As broadcaster.
50 Zach Randolph Memphis GrizzliesF2009–2017
🎤 Don Poier Memphis Grizzlies—1995–2005As broadcaster
1 Chris Bosh† Miami HeatF/C2010–2017Did not play in 2016–17 season due to injury.[22]
3 Dwyane Wade† Miami HeatG2003–2016
2018–2019		[23]
10 Tim Hardaway† Miami HeatG1996–2001[24]
13 Dan Marino Miami HeatQB—Never played professional basketball, but left a large impact on Miami during his NFL Hall of Fame career with the Dolphins.
Still available in circulation (number currently worn by Bam Adebayo).		[25]
23 Michael Jordan† Miami HeatG—Never played for the franchise; number retired for "contributions to basketball".[26][27]
32 Shaquille O'Neal† Miami HeatC2004–2008[28]
33 Alonzo Mourning† Miami HeatC1995–2003
2005–2008		Did not play in 2002–03 season due to injury. Since 2009, Vice President of Player Programs and Development [29]
40 Udonis Haslem Miami HeatF/C2003–2023To be retired on January 19, 2024
1 Oscar Robertson† Milwaukee BucksG1970–1974Retired October 18, 1974[30]
2 Junior Bridgeman Milwaukee BucksF1975–1984
1986–1987		[31]
4 Sidney Moncrief† Milwaukee BucksG1979–1989[32]
8 Marques Johnson Milwaukee BucksF1977–1984Television color analyst since 2015.[33]
10 Bob Dandridge† Milwaukee BucksF1969–1977
1981
14 Jon McGlocklin Milwaukee BucksG1968–1976Also served as broadcaster (1985–2018).[34]
16 Bob Lanier† Milwaukee BucksC1980–1984[35]
32 Brian Winters Milwaukee BucksG1975–1983[36]
33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar† Milwaukee BucksC1969–1975Served under the name of Lew Alcindor for two seasons before becoming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.[37]
2 Malik Sealy Minnesota TimberwolvesF1997–2000Died in a car crash while playing for the team.[38] His jersey was retired posthumously.
Flip Flip Saunders Minnesota Timberwolves—1995–2005
2014–2015		As Head coach.
7 Pete Maravich† New Orleans PelicansG—Never played for the franchise, jersey retired for his contributions to basketball of Louisiana. He played for the New Orleans Jazz (now the Utah Jazz) 1974–1979 in NBA and for LSU Tigers 1967–1970 in NCAA.
10 Walt Frazier† New York KnicksG1967–1977Also served as a broadcaster.
12 Dick Barnett New York KnicksG1965–1973
15 Earl Monroe† New York KnicksG1971–1980Wore no. 33 for a few games in the 1971–72 season.
15 Dick McGuire† New York KnicksG1949–1957Also served as head coach (1965–1968) and scouting director.
19 Willis Reed† New York KnicksC1964–1974Also served as head coach (1977–1978).
22 Dave DeBusschere† New York KnicksF1968–1974Also served as general manager (1982–1986).
24 Bill Bradley† New York KnicksF1967–1977From 1979 to 1997, US Senator (D) from New Jersey
33 Patrick Ewing† New York KnicksC1985–2000
613 Red Holzman† New York Knicks—1967–1977
1978–1982		As head coach; the number represents his 613 victories coaching the Knicks.
4 Nick Collison Oklahoma City ThunderF/C2003–2018Did not play in 2003–04 season due to injury. The team was in Seattle (Seattle SuperSonics) in his first five seasons (2003–2008).
6 Sixth man Orlando Magic——Temporarily unretired for Patrick Ewing during the 2001–02 season, as his customary no. 33 was worn by Grant Hill.
32 Shaquille O'Neal† Orlando MagicC1992–1996To be retired on February 13, 2024. One of two players to have his jersey retired by three different teams.
2 Moses Malone† Philadelphia 76ersC1982–1986
1993–1994
3 Allen Iverson† Philadelphia 76ersG1996–2006
2009–2010
4 Dolph Schayes† Philadelphia 76ersF/C1949–1964Team was known as the Syracuse Nationals (1948–1963).
Also served as player-coach (1963–66).
Number retired posthumously.
Nerlens Noel wore the number at the time of the announcement, and was allowed to wear it until his departure in 2017.
Wore No. 55 for part of the 1949–50 season.		 [39]
6 Julius Erving† Philadelphia 76ersF1976–1987
10 Maurice Cheeks† Philadelphia 76ersG1978–1989Also served as head coach (2005–2008).
13 Wilt Chamberlain† Philadelphia 76ersC1965–1968One of two players to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia).
15 Hal Greer† Philadelphia 76ersG1958–1973During his first five seasons (1958–1963), the team was known as the Syracuse Nationals.
24 Bobby Jones† Philadelphia 76ersF1978–1986On January 28, 2020, jersey was temporarily, with Jones' permission, issued to Joel Embiid as a tribute to Kobe Bryant.[40]
32 Billy Cunningham Philadelphia 76ersF1965–1972
1974–1975		Also served as head coach (1977–1985); briefly un-retired for Charles Barkley in the 1991–92 season.[41]
34 Charles Barkley† Philadelphia 76ersF1984–1992Also wore #32 during the 1991–92 season (see Billy Cunningham).
🎤 Dave Zinkoff Philadelphia 76ers—1963–1981
1983–1985		As P.A. announcer.
5 Dick Van Arsdale Phoenix SunsG1968–1977Also served as head coach (1987).
6 Walter Davis Phoenix SunsG1977–1988
7 Kevin Johnson Phoenix SunsG1987–1998
2000		Retired in 1998, but came back before the end of the 1999–2000 season before retiring again; Served as the 55th mayor of Sacramento (2008–2016).
9 Dan Majerle Phoenix SunsG/F1988–1995
2001–2002		Number was previously only considered "honored" by the Suns on March 9, 2003 before considered properly retired by the franchise on October 28, 2023.[42]
13 Steve Nash† Phoenix SunsG1996–1998
2004–2012		Number was previously only considered "honored" by the Suns on October 30, 2015 before considered properly retired by the franchise on October 28, 2023.[42]
24 Tom Chambers Phoenix SunsF1988–1993Number was previously only considered "honored" by the Suns on April 18, 1999 (as noted with Tom Gugliotta wearing Chambers' number while with the Suns from 1999 until 2004) before considered properly retired by the franchise on October 28, 2023.[42]
31 Shawn Marion Phoenix SunsF1999–2008
33[lower-alpha 4] Alvan Adams Phoenix SunsC1975–1988Number unretired for Grant Hill from 2007 to 2013.
34 Charles Barkley† Phoenix SunsF1992–1996Number was previously only considered "honored" by the Suns on March 20, 2004 before considered properly retired by the franchise on October 28, 2023.[42]
42 Connie Hawkins† Phoenix SunsF1968–1974
44 Paul Westphal† Phoenix SunsG1975–1980
1983–1984		Also served as head coach (1992–1996).
—

Jerry Colangelo†

 Phoenix Suns—1968–2005As owner, executive, and head coach (1970; 1972–73).
— Cotton Fitzsimmons† Phoenix Suns—1970–1972
1988–1992
1996		As head coach; inducted in the Suns' Ring of Honor posthumously.
— John MacLeod Phoenix Suns—1973–1987As head coach. Also served as assistant head coach in the 1999–2000 NBA season.
— Joe Proski Phoenix Suns—1968–2000As athletic trainer.
🎤 Al McCoy Phoenix Suns—1972–2023As broadcaster
1 Larry Weinberg Portland Trail Blazers—1970–1988As team founder and owner; number still available (currently worn by Anfernee Simons).
13 Dave Twardzik Portland Trail BlazersG1976–1981
14 Lionel Hollins Portland Trail BlazersG1975–1981
15 Larry Steele Portland Trail BlazersG1971–1981
20 Maurice Lucas Portland Trail BlazersF1976–1981
1987–1988
22 Clyde Drexler† Portland Trail BlazersG1983–1995
30 Terry Porter Portland Trail BlazersG1985–1995
30 Bob Gross Portland Trail BlazersF1975–1982
32 Bill Walton† Portland Trail BlazersC1974–1979Did not play in 1978–79 season due to injury.
36 Lloyd Neal Portland Trail BlazersC1972–1979
45 Geoff Petrie Portland Trail BlazersG1970–1976
77 Jack Ramsay† Portland Trail Blazers—1976–1986As head coach; the number represents the 1977 NBA Championship he won while coaching the Blazers.
🎤 Bill Schonely Portland Trail Blazers—1970–1998As Broadcaster
1 Nate Archibald† Sacramento KingsG1970–1976During his career with the team, it was known first as the Cincinnati Royals (1970–1972), then the Kansas City–Omaha Kings (1972–1975), and finally as the Kansas City Kings (1975–1976). He wore no. 10 from 1970 to 1974.
2 Mitch Richmond† Sacramento KingsG1991–1998
4 Chris Webber† Sacramento KingsF1998–2005
6 Sixth man Sacramento Kings
11 Bob Davies† Sacramento KingsG1948–1955The team was then known as the Rochester Royals.
12 Maurice Stokes† Sacramento KingsF1955–1958The team was known as the Rochester Royals 1955–1957 and moved to Cincinnati starting with the 1957–58 season in which his career was ended by a crippling head injury.
14 Oscar Robertson† Sacramento KingsG1960–1970The team was then known as the Cincinnati Royals.
16 Peja Stojakovic Sacramento KingsF1999–2006Director of player personnel and development (2015), assistant General Manager (2018)
21 Vlade Divac† Sacramento KingsC1999–2004Vice president and general manager of basketball operations (2015–2020)
27 Jack Twyman† Sacramento KingsF1955–1966The team was known as the Rochester Royals 1955–1957 and then as the Cincinnati Royals for the remainder of his career.
44 Sam Lacey Sacramento KingsC1970–1981During his career with the team, it was known first as the Cincinnati Royals (1970–1972), then the Kansas City–Omaha Kings (1972–1975), and finally as the Kansas City Kings (1975–1981).
00 Johnny Moore San Antonio SpursG1980–1987
1989–1990
6 Avery Johnson San Antonio SpursG1991
1992–1993
1994–2001		Wore no. 15 during his first stint with the Spurs (1991).
9 Tony Parker† San Antonio SpursG2001–2018
12 Bruce Bowen San Antonio SpursF2001–2009Unretired for LaMarcus Aldridge from 2015 to 2021. [43]
13 James Silas San Antonio SpursG1973–1981
20 Manu Ginobili† San Antonio SpursG2002–2018[44]
21 Tim Duncan† San Antonio SpursF/C1997–2016Assistant coach from 2019 to 2020.
32 Sean Elliott San Antonio SpursF1989–1993
1994–2001		Currently serves as a Spurs' TV color analyst (2004–present)
44 George Gervin† San Antonio SpursG1974–1985
50 David Robinson† San Antonio SpursC1989–2003
1[lower-alpha 5] Gus Williams Seattle SuperSonicsG1976–1985
10[lower-alpha 5] Nate McMillan Seattle SuperSonicsG1985–1998Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (2000–2005).
19[lower-alpha 5] Lenny Wilkens† Seattle SuperSonicsG1968–1972Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (1969–1972; 1977–1985), and as a broadcaster (2006–2008).
24[lower-alpha 5] Spencer Haywood† Seattle SuperSonicsF1971–1975
32[lower-alpha 5] Fred Brown Seattle SuperSonicsG1971–1984
43[lower-alpha 5] Jack Sikma† Seattle SuperSonicsC1977–1986Also served as assistant coach (2003–2007).
🎤[lower-alpha 5] Bob Blackburn Seattle SuperSonics—1967–1992Announcer for the Seattle SuperSonics.
1 Frank Layden Utah Jazz—1981–1988As head coach; also served as team president (1988–1998).[45]
4 Adrian Dantley† Utah JazzF1979–1986[45][46]
7 Pete Maravich† Utah JazzG1974–1980The team was in New Orleans 1974–1979.
He also played 17 games of the 1979–80 season after the team moved to Salt Lake City.
Wore no. 44 in the 1974–75 season.		[45]
9 Larry Miller Utah Jazz—1985–2009As owner.[45][47]
12 John Stockton† Utah JazzG1984–2003[45][48]
14 Jeff Hornacek Utah JazzG1994–2000Also served as assistant coach (2011–2013).[45]
32 Karl Malone† Utah JazzF1985–2003[45][49]
35 Darrell Griffith Utah JazzG1980–1991[45]
53 Mark Eaton Utah JazzC1982–1993[45]
1,223 Jerry Sloan† Utah Jazz—1988–2011As head coach; the number represents his 1223 victories coaching the Jazz.[45]
🎤 Hot Rod Hundley Utah Jazz—1974–2009As broadcaster.[45]
10 Earl Monroe† Washington WizardsG1967–1971The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
Wore no. 33 during the 1967–68 season.
11 Elvin Hayes† Washington WizardsF1972–1981When he joined the team, it was known as the Baltimore Bullets. After one season, the team moved to Landover, Maryland, adopting the name of Capital Bullets for the 1973–74 season before being known as the Washington Bullets.
25 Gus Johnson† Washington WizardsF1963–1972The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
41 Wes Unseld† Washington WizardsC1968–1981When he started his career with the team, it was known as the Baltimore Bullets. In 1973, the team moved to Landover, Maryland, adopting the name of Capital Bullets for the 1973–74 season before being known as the Washington Bullets. Also served as head coach (1987–1994), as well as three stints in the team's front office (vice president, 1981–1987; general manager, 1996–1999, 2003); the team did not adopt the Wizards nickname until the 1997–98 season.
45 Phil Chenier Washington WizardsG1971–1979When he joined the team, it was known as the Baltimore Bullets. After two seasons, the team moved to Landover, Maryland, adopting the name of Capital Bullets for the 1973–74 season before being known as the Washington Bullets.
Also served as broadcaster (1984–2017).

Honored numbers

Cleveland has introduced in 2019 a Wall of Honor, which honors former players and other personnel. Phoenix also previously honored numbers from 1999 until 2023 during their Ring of Honor ceremonies.

The Lakers have also honored their most notable players during the stint of the franchise in Minneapolis. Although their numbers are displayed on the banners, only the No. 22 and No. 34 are officially retired, since they were retired for Elgin Baylor and Shaquille O'Neal respectively.[50] George Mikan was also promoted from being an honored number for his time with the Minneapolis Lakers to being retired by the Los Angeles Lakers properly on October 30, 2022.

NBA honored numbers
No. Name Team Pos. Years with franchise Note Refs
18 John "Hot Rod" Williams Cleveland Cavaliers F/C 1986–1995
32 John Johnson Cleveland Cavaliers F 1970–1973
21 World B. Free Cleveland Cavaliers G 1982–1986
20, 4 Campy Russell Cleveland Cavaliers F 1974–1980

1984

 Broadcaster. Cavalier's Director of Alumni Relations
— Wayne Embry† Cleveland Cavaliers GM 1986–1999 General manager; first African-American sports team general manager
— Bill Fitch† Cleveland Cavaliers GM 1970–1979 Original general manager and coach
— Lenny Wilkens† Cleveland Cavaliers COACH 1986–1993 Head Coach
— Nick Mileti Cleveland Cavaliers CONT 1970–1980 Original owner
— Gordon Gund Cleveland Cavaliers CONT 1983–2005 Owner
17 Jim Pollard†[lower-alpha 6] Los Angeles LakersF1948–1955Also served as head coach (1960); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles.
19 Vern Mikkelsen†[lower-alpha 6] Los Angeles LakersF1949–1959Team was then in Minneapolis.
22 Slater Martin†[lower-alpha 6] Los Angeles LakersG1949–1956Team was then in Minneapolis.
34 Clyde Lovellette†[lower-alpha 6] Los Angeles LakersF/C1953–1957Team was then in Minneapolis.
— John Kundla†[lower-alpha 6] Los Angeles Lakers—1948–1959As head coach (1948–1957, 1958–1959); the team was in Minneapolis.

One player, multiple teams

A handful of players who had notable careers for multiple teams have had their numbers retired by each team. Bill Russell (whose number was retired league-wide), Michael Jordan, and Pete Maravich had their numbers retired by teams they never played for.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had his no. 33 retired by both the Bucks and Lakers.
  • Wilt Chamberlain had his no. 13 retired by the Warriors, 76ers, and Lakers. To date, he is one of only three players to have his jersey retired by 3 different teams, alongside Pete Maravich and Shaquille O'Neal.
  • Clyde Drexler had his no. 22 retired by both the Trail Blazers and Rockets.
  • Julius Erving had his no. 32 retired by the Nets, and his no. 6 retired by the 76ers.
  • Elvin Hayes had his no. 11 retired by the Wizards, and his no. 44 by the Rockets..
  • Michael Jordan had his no. 23 retired by both the Bulls and Heat. Jordan is one of three players to have his jersey retired by a team he never played for.
  • Bob Lanier had his no. 16 retired by both the Pistons and Bucks.
  • Pete Maravich had his no. 44 retired by the Hawks, while his no. 7 is retired by both the Jazz and Pelicans. Maravich is one of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams, alongside Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O'Neal.
  • Moses Malone has his no. 24 retired by the Rockets, while his no. 2 is retired by the 76ers.
  • Earl Monroe had his no. 15 retired by the Knicks, and his no. 10 by the Wizards.
  • Dikembe Mutombo had his no. 55 retired by both the Nuggets and Hawks.
  • Shaquille O'Neal had his no. 34 retired by the Lakers, his no. 32 by the Heat, and his no. 32 by the Magic. O'Neal is one of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams, alongside Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich.
  • Oscar Robertson had his no. 14 retired by the Kings, and his no. 1 by the Bucks.
  • Bill Russell had his no. 6 retired league-wide, the first and thus far only NBA player to receive the honor.
  • Jerry Sloan had his no. 4 retired by the Bulls, and no. 1,223 by the Jazz, signifying his total victories as their coach.
  • Nate Thurmond had his no. 42 retired by both the Warriors and Cavaliers.
  • Lenny Wilkens had his no. 19 retired by the Sonics, and his name appears in the Cavaliers' Wall of Honor.

One team, multiple players

The following numbers have been retired by a single team in honor of multiple players:

One player, one team, multiple numbers

The following numbers have been retired by a single team in honor of one player:

  • Los Angeles Lakers' nos. 8 and 24 retired for Kobe Bryant in 2017.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Loscutoff asked that his number (No. 18) not be retired to allow future Celtics to wear it. His number is represented by "LOSCY." His number 18 was later retired in honor of Cowens.[3]
  2. 1 2 Jackson and Krause do not have actual numbers retired in their honor.
  3. ↑ Dawson does not have an actual number retired in his honor; rather, a banner with his initials is hanging from the rafters to pay tribute to his 27 years of service to the team.[19]
  4. ↑ Although No. 33 is retired, Grant Hill received permission from Adams to wear it during his time with the Suns.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 As a result of the Seattle SuperSonics relocation to Oklahoma City in 2008, the SuperSonics' history (including retired numbers) is shared with the Oklahoma City Thunder, although the team colors, uniforms and logos remain available for use by a future NBA team in Seattle.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Numbers hang to the rafters as honored Minneapolis Lakers. These five Hall-of-Famers were instrumental to the franchise's success during its days in Minneapolis. Except for 22, which was retired for Baylor, and 34, which was retired for O'Neal, these "honored numbers" are still available.

References

General
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  5. ↑ Freeman, Mike (June 8, 1993). "Basketball; Nets' Petrovic Dies in Auto Accident in Germany". The New York Times. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
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  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Detroit Pistons". CBS Sports. CBS Interactive. May 14, 2010. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
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  17. 1 2 3 4 5 "Houston Rockets". CBS Sports. CBS Interactive. May 15, 2010. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
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  29. ↑ "Heat retire Mourning's No. 33". ESPN. March 31, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
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  37. ↑ "Retired Numbers: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar". NBA.com/Bucks. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
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  41. ↑ Cotton, Anthony (November 17, 1991). "32 NO MERE NUMBER TO CONTROVERSIAL BARKLEY". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  42. 1 2 3 4 "PHOENIX SUNS TO INDUCT SHAWN MARION AND AMAR'E STOUDEMIRE INTO RING OF HONOR". Phoenix Suns. August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
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