List of National Basketball Association retired jersey numbers

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[edit] By team

[edit] Atlanta Hawks

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
9 Bob Pettit F 1954–1965 [1]
21 Dominique Wilkins F 1983–1994 [1]
23 Lou Hudson F 1966–1977 [1]
40 Jason Collier C 2003–2005 [1]

[edit] Boston Celtics

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
00 Robert Parish C 1980–1994 [2]
1 Walter A. Brown — 1946–1964 as team founder–owner [2]
2 Red Auerbach — 1950–2006 1950–1966 as head coach; 1950–2006 as executive [2]
3 Dennis Johnson G 1983–1990 [2]
6 Bill Russell C 1956–1969 1966–1969 as head coach [2]
10 Jo Jo White G 1969–1979 [2]
14 Bob Cousy G 1950–1963 [2]
15 Tom Heinsohn F 1956–1978 1969–1978 as head coach [2]
16 Satch Sanders F 1960–1973 [2]
17 John Havlicek F 1962–1978 [2]
LOSCY[1] Jim Loscutoff F 1955–1964 [2]
18 Dave Cowens C 1970–1980 1978–1979 as head coach [2]
19 Don Nelson F 1965–1976 [2]
21 Bill Sharman G 1951–1961 [2]
22 Ed Macauley C 1950–1956 [2]
23 Frank Ramsey F 1954–1964 [2]
24 Sam Jones G 1957–1969 [2]
25 K.C. Jones G 1958–1967; 1983–1988 1983–1988 as head coach [2]
31 Cedric Maxwell F 1977–1985 [2]
32 Kevin McHale F 1980–1993 [2]
33 Larry Bird F 1979–1992 [2]
35 Reggie Lewis G 1987–1993 [2]
Microphone Johnny Most — 1953–1990 as broadcaster [2]
  • 1  Loscutoff asked that his number (#18) not be retired to allow future Celtics to wear his number. His number is represented by "LOSCY." His number 18 was later retired in honor of Cowens.[2]

[edit] Charlotte Bobcats

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
None

[edit] Chicago Bulls

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
4 Jerry Sloan G 1966–1976 [3]
10 Bob Love F 1968–1976 [3]
23 Michael Jordan G 1984–1993; 1995–1998 [4]
33 Scottie Pippen F 1987–1998; 2003–2004 [4]
— Phil Jackson[2] Head Coach 1989–1998 [5]
— Jerry Krause[2] General Manager 1985–2003 [5]
  • 2  Jackson and Krause do not have actual numbers retired in their honor

[edit] Cleveland Cavaliers

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
7 Bingo Smith F 1970–1979 [6]
22 Larry Nance F 1988–1994 [6]
25 Mark Price G 1986–1995 [6]
34 Austin Carr G 1971–1980 [6]
42 Nate Thurmond C 1975–1977 [6]
43 Brad Daugherty C 1986–1994 [6]

[edit] Dallas Mavericks

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
15 Brad Davis G 1980–1992 [7]
22 Rolando Blackman G 1981–1992 [7]

[edit] Denver Nuggets

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
2 Alex English F 1980–1990
33 David Thompson F 1975–1982
40 Byron Beck C 1967–1977
44 Dan Issel C 1975–1985
432 Doug Moe — 1981–1990 as head coach; the number represents his 432 victories coaching the Nuggets

[edit] Detroit Pistons

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
2 Chuck Daly — 1983–1992 as head coach; the number represents the two NBA championship teams he coached
4 Joe Dumars G 1985–1999; 2000–present 2000–present as team president
11 Isiah Thomas G 1981–1994
15 Vinnie Johnson G 1981–1991
16 Bob Lanier C 1970–1981
21 Dave Bing G 1966–1975
40 Bill Laimbeer C 1982–1994
— William Davidson — 1974–2009 as team owner
— Jack McCloskey — 1979–1992 as general manager

[edit] Golden State Warriors

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
13 Wilt Chamberlain C 1959–1965
14 Tom Meschery F 1961–1971
16 Al Attles G 1960–1971 1969–1983 as head coach
24 Rick Barry F 1965–1967; 1972–1978
42 Nate Thurmond C 1963–1974

[edit] Houston Rockets

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
22 Clyde Drexler G 1995–1998
23 Calvin Murphy G 1970–1983 as broadcaster
24 Moses Malone C 1976–1982
34 Hakeem Olajuwon C 1984–2001
45 Rudy Tomjanovich F 1970–1981; 1991–2003 1991-2003 as head coach
CD Carroll Dawson — 1980–1995; 1995–2007 1980–1995 as assistant coach; 1995–2007 as general manager
  • Note: Dawson does not have an actual number retired in his honor; rather, a banner that hangs from the rafters with his initials to pay tribute to him for his 27 years of service to the team.

[edit] Indiana Pacers

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
30 George McGinnis F 1971-75;
1980-82
31 Reggie Miller G 1987-2005
34 Mel Daniels C 1968-74
35 Roger Brown F 1967-74
529 Bobby "Slick" Leonard Head Coach 1968-80 Number of career wins

[edit] Los Angeles Clippers

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
None

[edit] Los Angeles Lakers

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
13 Wilt Chamberlain C 1968-73
22 Elgin Baylor F 1958-71 1958-60 Minneapolis
25 Gail Goodrich G 1965-68;
1970-76
32 Earvin "Magic" Johnson G 1979-91;
1995-96		 Head Coach 1994
33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar C 1975-89
42 James Worthy F 1982-94
44 Jerry West G 1960-74 Head Coach, 1976-79;
General Manager, 1981-2002
Microphone Chick Hearn Broadcaster 1960-2002
[edit] Honored Minneapolis Lakers

Next to their retired numbers, the Lakers have hung a banner with the names of six Hall-of-Famers who were instrumental to the franchise's success during its days in Minneapolis:

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
17 Jim Pollard F 1948-55
19 Vern Mikkelsen F 1949-59
22 Slater Martin G 1949-56
34 Clyde Lovellette F-C 1953-57
99 George Mikan C 1948-56 Did not play in 1954-55
John Kundla Coach 1948-59

(Except for 22, which was retired for Baylor, and 34, which has not been reissued since Shaquille O'Neal's departure in 2004, these "honored numbers" are still available.)

[edit] Memphis Grizzlies

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
None

[edit] Miami Heat

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
10 Tim Hardaway G 1996-2001
33 Alonzo Mourning C 1995-2002;
2005-2008

In addition the team has retired #23 in honor of Michael Jordan for his contributions to basketball, and honored Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino with #13. Number 13 is still available for players to wear, while number 23 is not.

[edit] Milwaukee Bucks

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
1 Oscar Robertson G 1970-74
2 Junior Bridgeman F 1975-84;
1986-87
4 Sidney Moncrief G 1979-89
14 Jon McGlocklin G 1968-76
16 Bob Lanier C 1980-84
32 Brian Winters G 1975-83
33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar C 1968-75

[edit] Minnesota Timberwolves

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
2 Malik Sealy F 1998-2000 Died in a car crash while playing for Timberwolves.

[edit] New Jersey Nets

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
3 Dražen Petrović G 1990-93
4 Wendell Ladner F 1974-75 played for New York Nets
23 John Williamson G 1973-80 played 1973-77 for New York Nets
25 Bill Melchionni G 1969-76 played for New York Nets
32 Julius Erving F 1973-76 played for New York Nets
52 Buck Williams F 1981-89

[edit] New Orleans Hornets

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
7 Pete Maravich G Deceased when franchise began play in 1988. Number retired when franchise moved to New Orleans in 2002 (played for what is now the Utah Jazz from 1974-79).
13 Bobby Phills G 1997-2000 Phills' jersey was retired posthumously when team was still in Charlotte

[edit] New York Knicks

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
10 Walt "Clyde" Frazier G 1967-77 Broadcaster
12 Dick Barnett G 1965-74
15 Earl Monroe G 1972-80
15 Dick McGuire G 1949-57 Head Coach 1965-68;
longtime Scouting Director
19 Willis Reed C 1964-74 Head Coach, 1977-78
22 Dave DeBusschere F 1969-74
24 Bill Bradley F 1967-77
33 Patrick Ewing C 1985-2000
613 Red Holzman Head Coach 1967-77;
1978-82		 Won 613 games as Knicks coach

[edit] Oklahoma City Thunder

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
None The team has not assigned any of the numbers previously retired by the Seattle SuperSonics.

[edit] Orlando Magic

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
6 The Fans "The Sixth Man"

[edit] Philadelphia 76ers

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
2 Moses Malone C 1982-86;
1993-94
6 Julius Erving F 1976-87
10 Maurice Cheeks G 1978-89 Head Coach 2005-06
13 Wilt Chamberlain C 1965-68
15 Hal Greer G 1958-73 1958-63 Syracuse
24 Bobby Jones F 1978-86
32 Billy Cunningham F 1965-72;
1974-75		 Head Coach, 1977-85
34 Charles Barkley F 1984-92
Microphone Dave Zinkoff P. A. announcer 1963-81 and
1983-85		 Also Philadelphia Warriors, 1946-62

[edit] Phoenix Suns

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
5 Dick Van Arsdale G 1968-77
6 Walter Davis G 1977-88
7 Kevin Johnson G 1988-2000
9 Dan Majerle F 1988-95;
2001-02
24 Tom Chambers F 1988-93
33 Alvan Adams C 1975-88
34 Charles Barkley F 1992-96
42 Connie Hawkins F 1969-73
44 Paul Westphal G 1975-80;
1983-84		 Head Coach, 1992-96
832 Cotton Fitzsimmons Head Coach 1970-72,
1988-92 and 1996		 Number of NBA head coaching wins
Joe Proski Trainer
  • Note: Although #33 is retired, Grant Hill received permission from Adams to wear it.

[edit] Portland Trail Blazers

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
1 Larry Weinberg Team founder and owner 1970-88
13 Dave Twardzik G 1976-80
14 Lionel Hollins G 1975-80
15 Larry Steele G 1971-80
20 Maurice Lucas F 1976-80;
1987-88
22 Clyde Drexler G 1984-94
30 Terry Porter G 1985-95
30 Bob Gross F 1975-82
32 Bill Walton C 1974-78
36 Lloyd Neal C 1972-79
45 Geoff Petrie G 1970-76
77 Dr. Jack Ramsay Head Coach 1976-86 Number in honor of 1977 NBA Championship

Notes:

  1. The uniform number 1 is still available to be worn.
  2. All five starters (Hollins, Lucas, Gross, Walton and Twardzik) on Portland's 1977 championship team have had their numbers retired.

[edit] Sacramento Kings

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
1 Nate Archibald G 1970-76 1970-72 Cincinnati,
1972-75 Kansas City-Omaha,
1975-76 Kansas City
2 Mitch Richmond G 1991-98
4 Chris Webber F 1998-2005
6 Sacramento Fans Sixth Man
11 Bob Davies G 1948-55 Rochester
12 Maurice Stokes F 1955-58 1955-57 Rochester,
1957-58 Cincinnati
14 Oscar Robertson G 1960-70 Cincinnati
21 Vlade Divac C 1999-2004
27 Jack Twyman F 1955-66 1955-57 Rochester,
1957-66 Cincinnati
44 Sam Lacey C 1970-81 1970-72 Cincinnati,
1972-75 Kansas City-Omaha,
1975-81 Kansas City

[edit] San Antonio Spurs

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
00 Johnny Moore G 1980-88;
1989-90
6 Avery Johnson G 1990-1993,
1994-2001
13 James Silas G 1972-81 1972-73 Texas
32 Sean Elliott F 1989-1993;
1994-2001
44 George Gervin G 1974-85
50 David Robinson C 1989-2003

[edit] Seattle SuperSonics

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
1 Gus Williams G 1977–1984
10 Nate McMillan G 1986–1998 Head Coach, 2000–2005
19 Lenny Wilkens G 1968–1972 Player/Head Coach, 1969–1972;
Head Coach 1977–1985
24 Spencer Haywood F 1971–1975
32 Fred Brown G 1971–1984
43 Jack Sikma C 1977–1986
Microphone Bob Blackburn Broadcaster 1967–1992

[edit] Toronto Raptors

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
None

[edit] Utah Jazz

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
1 Frank Layden Head Coach 1981-88 Team President 1988-1998
4 Adrian Dantley F 1979-86
7 Pete Maravich G 1974-79 (1974-79 New Orleans; played 17 games of the 1979-80 season after the team moved to Utah)
12 John Stockton G 1984-2003
14 Jeff Hornacek G 1994-2000
32 Karl Malone F 1985-2003
35 Darrell Griffith G 1980-91
53 Mark Eaton C 1982-93

[edit] Washington Wizards

Number Name Position Year with franchise Note References
10 Earl Monroe G 1967-71 (Baltimore)
11 Elvin Hayes F 1972-81 (1972-73 Baltimore,
1973-74 Capital)
25 Gus Johnson F 1963-72 (Baltimore)
41 Wes Unseld C 1968-81 (1968-73 Baltimore, 1973-74 Capital);
Head Coach, 1987-94

[edit] By number

00

  • Johnny Moore, San Antonio Spurs
  • Robert Parish, Boston Celtics

1

  • Nate Archibald, Sacramento Kings
  • Walter A. Brown, Boston Celtics
  • Frank Layden, Utah Jazz
  • Oscar Robertson, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Larry Weinberg, Portland Trail Blazers
  • Gus Williams, Seattle SuperSonics


2

  • Red Auerbach, Boston Celtics
  • Junior Bridgeman, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Chuck Daly, Detroit Pistons
  • Alex English, Denver Nuggets
  • Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Mitch Richmond, Sacramento Kings
  • Malik Sealy, Minnesota Timberwolves

3

  • Dennis Johnson, Boston Celtics
  • Dražen Petrović, New Jersey Nets

4

  • Adrian Dantley, Utah Jazz
  • Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
  • Wendell Ladner, New Jersey Nets
  • Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Jerry Sloan, Chicago Bulls
  • Chris Webber, Sacramento Kings

5

  • Dick Van Arsdale, Phoenix Suns
  • Mendy Rudolph, referee (NBA retired from officials' numbers)

6

  • Walter Davis, Phoenix Suns
  • The Fans, Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings
  • Julius Erving, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Bill Russell, Boston Celtics

7

  • Pete Maravich, New Orleans Hornets and Utah Jazz
  • Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns
  • Bingo Smith, Cleveland Cavaliers

9

  • Dan Majerle, Phoenix Suns
  • Bob Pettit, Atlanta Hawks

10

  • Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Walt Frazier, New York Knicks
  • Tim Hardaway, Miami Heat
  • Bob Love, Chicago Bulls
  • Nate McMillan, Seattle SuperSonics
  • Earl Monroe, Washington Wizards
  • Jo Jo White, Boston Celtics

11

  • Bob Davies, Sacramento Kings
  • Elvin Hayes, Washington Wizards
  • Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons

12

  • Dick Barnett, New York Knicks
  • John Stockton, Utah Jazz
  • Maurice Stokes, Sacramento Kings

13

  • Wilt Chamberlain, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers
  • Bobby Phills, New Orleans Hornets
  • James Silas, San Antonio Spurs
  • Dave Twarzdik, Portland Trail Blazers
    • Dan Marino, Miami Heat (Honored, Not Retired)

14

  • Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics
  • Jeff Hornacek, Utah Jazz
  • Jon McGlocklin, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Lionel Hollins, Portland Trail Blazers
  • Tom Meschery, Golden State Warriors
  • Oscar Robertson, Sacramento Kings

15

  • Brad Davis, Dallas Mavericks
  • Hal Greer, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Tom Heinsohn, Boston Celtics
  • Vinnie Johnson, Detroit Pistons
  • Dick McGuire, New York Knicks
  • Earl Monroe, New York Knicks
  • Larry Steele, Portland Trail Blazers

16

  • Al Attles, Golden State Warriors
  • Bob Lanier, Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks
  • Satch Sanders, Boston Celtics

17

  • John Havlicek, Boston Celtics
  • Ted Turner, Atlanta Hawks
    • Jim Pollard, Los Angeles Lakers (Honored, Not Retired)

18

  • Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics
  • Jim Loscutoff, Boston Celtics

19

  • Don Nelson, Boston Celtics
  • Willis Reed, New York Knicks
  • Lenny Wilkens, Seattle SuperSonics
    • Vern Mikkelsen, Los Angeles Lakers (Honored, Not Retired)

20

  • Maurice Lucas, Portland Trail Blazers

21

  • Dave Bing, Detroit Pistons
  • Vlade Divac, Sacramento Kings
  • Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics
  • Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks

22

  • Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Rolando Blackman, Dallas Mavericks
  • Dave DeBusschere, New York Knicks
  • Clyde Drexler, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers
  • Ed Macauley, Boston Celtics
  • Larry Nance, Cleveland Cavaliers
    • Slater Martin, Los Angeles Lakers (Honored, Not Retired)

23

  • Lou Hudson, Atlanta Hawks
  • Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat (tribute)
  • Calvin Murphy, Houston Rockets
  • Frank Ramsey, Boston Celtics
  • John Williamson, New Jersey Nets

24

  • Rick Barry, Golden State Warriors
  • Bill Bradley, New York Knicks
  • Tom Chambers, Phoenix Suns
  • Spencer Haywood, Seattle SuperSonics
  • Bobby Jones, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Sam Jones, Boston Celtics
  • Moses Malone, Houston Rockets

25

  • Gail Goodrich, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Gus Johnson, Washington Wizards
  • K.C. Jones, Boston Celtics
  • Bill Melchionni, New Jersey Nets
  • Mark Price, Cleveland Cavaliers

27

  • Jack Twyman, Sacramento Kings

30

  • George McGinnis, Indiana Pacers
  • Bob Gross, Portland Trail Blazers
  • Terry Porter, Portland Trail Blazers

31

  • Cedric Maxwell, Boston Celtics
  • Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers

32

  • Fred Brown, Seattle SuperSonics
  • Billy Cunningham, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Sean Elliot, San Antonio Spurs
  • Julius Erving, New Jersey Nets
  • Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
  • Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics
  • Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers
  • Brian Winters, Milwaukee Bucks

33

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks
  • Alvan Adams, Phoenix Suns
  • Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
  • Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks
  • Alonzo Mourning, Miami Heat
  • Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
  • David Thompson, Denver Nuggets

34

  • Charles Barkley, Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns
  • Austin Carr, Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Mel Daniels, Indiana Pacers
  • Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
    • Clyde Lovellette, Los Angeles Lakers (Honored, Not Retired)

35

  • Roger Brown, Indiana Pacers
  • Darrell Griffith, Utah Jazz
  • Reggie Lewis, Boston Celtics

36

  • Lloyd Neal, Portland Trail Blazers

40

  • Byron Beck, Denver Nuggets
  • Jason Collier, Atlanta Hawks
  • Bill Laimbeer, Detroit Pistons

41

  • Wes Unseld, Washington Wizards

42

  • Connie Hawkins, Phoenix Suns
  • Nate Thurmond, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors
  • James Worthy, Los Angeles Lakers

43

  • Brad Daugherty, Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Jack Sikma, Seattle SuperSonics

44

  • George Gervin, San Antonio Spurs
  • Dan Issel, Denver Nuggets
  • Sam Lacey, Sacramento Kings
  • Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Paul Westphal, Phoenix Suns

45

  • Geoff Petrie, Portland Trail Blazers
  • Rudy Tomjanovich, Houston Rockets

50

  • David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs

52

  • Buck Williams, New Jersey Nets

53

  • Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz

77

  • Dr. Jack Ramsay, Portland Trail Blazers

99

    • George Mikan, Los Angeles Lakers (Honored, Not Retired)

432

  • Doug Moe, Denver Nuggets

529

  • Bobby Leonard, Indiana Pacers

613

  • Red Holzman, New York Knicks

832

  • Cotton Fitzsimmons, Phoenix Suns

Microphone

  • Bob Blackburn, Seattle SuperSonics
  • Chick Hearn, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Johnny Most, Boston Celtics
  • Dave Zinkoff, Philadelphia 76ers

Other

  • William Davidson, Detroit Pistons
  • Phil Jackson, Chicago Bulls
  • Jerry Krause, Chicago Bulls
  • John Kundla, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Joe Proski, Phoenix Suns

[edit] References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "Retired Numbers". NBA.com/Celtics. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. http://www.nba.com/celtics/history/RetiredNumbers.html. Retrieved 2009-03-23. 
  3. ^ a b "2008–09 Bulls Media Guide, p.325" (PDF). NBA.com/Bulls. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. http://www.nba.com/media/bulls/09_Historical_0809.pdf. Retrieved 2009-03-23. 
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  6. ^ a b c d e f "History". NBA.com/Cavaliers. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/history/. Retrieved 2009-03-24. 
  7. ^ a b "History". NBA.com/Mavericks. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. http://www.nba.com/mavericks/history/mavs_history.html. Retrieved 2009-03-24. 
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