Every NBA Team’s Retired Numbers

One of the most distinct honors is to have your jersey number retired. It means that the franchise acknowledges the contributions of the player to the franchise. Even when the player leaves the game of basketball, having the player’s name with their number hanging from the rafters signifies that their legacy lives on. Every team is different, and the qualifications can be based on the franchise and the organization. Some players likely deserve to have their jersey number retired and have not had it completed. That’s a talk for another day.

For this experience, we take a look at every team’s retired jersey number. The player that is not listed for each team is Bill Russell. When Russell passed away, the league retired his jersey league-wide. Instead of mentioning his name each time, we made you aware of it right now. The #6 jersey will always be in honor of the 11-time champion. Among other scenarios, there are situations where teams retired jersey numbers in honor of players that did not play for the team, while we have a situation where an NFL quarterback was recognized.

From players, coaches, general managers, owners, broadcasters, and more, here are every team’s retired numbers.

Atlanta Hawks

Bob Pettit (9), Dominique Wilkens (21), Lou Hudson (23), Pete Maravich (44), Dikembe Mutombo (55), Kasim Reed (59), Ted Turner

Pettit spent 11 seasons with the Hawks and averaged 26.4 points and 16.2 pounds in 792 games. He is featured on the NBA’s 50th and 75th Anniversary teams. In his career, Pettit made the All-Star Game 10 times, won the MVP Award two times, and was the best player on the team’s lone championship team. He is challenged by Dominique Wilkens as one of the best players ever. In 12 seasons, Wilkens averaged 26.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 882 games, where he was a nine-time All-Star.

Hudson played 11 seasons with the Hawks and averaged 22.0 points and 4.9 rebounds in 730 games. Maravich played four seasons but had successful fun with the team. He made the All-Star Game two times and averaged 24.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 302 games. As for Mutombo, he was a four-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year. Kasim Reed had a number that retired him. Reed was the mayor of Atlanta from 2010 to 2018. Ted Turner was given a special mention for his time as team owner from 1977 to 2001.

Boston Celtics

Robert Parish (00), Walter Brown (1), Red Auerbach (2), Dennis Johnson (3), Kevin Garnett (5), Bill Russell (6), Jo Jo White (10), Bob Cousy (14), Tom Heinsohn (15), Satch Sanders (16), John Havlicek (17), Dave Cowens (18), Don Nelson (19), Bill Sharman (21), Ed Macauley (22), Frank Ramsey (23), Sam Jones (24), K.C. Jones (25), Cedric Maxwell (31), Kevin McHale (32), Larry Bird (33), Paul Pierce (34), Reggie Lewis (35), Jim Loscutoff, Johnny Most

The Celtics have a long list of players because the team is one of the greatest franchises in NBA history. Bill Russell didn’t just have his number retired by the league but also by the Celtics in general. The 11-time champion played 13 seasons for the Celtics and was a player’s coach. He was joined by teammates Sam Jones, K.C. Jones, and John Havlicek.

Havlicek is the all-time leading scorer and champion. Larry Bird is the only three-time consecutive winner of the MVP Award, with longtime running mate Kevin McHale serving as a famed Sixth Man of the Year winner. In the modern era, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett helped the team win their first title since the 80s in 2008. As for Jim Loscutoff, he does not have a specific number retired but wore #18 and has his name mentioned for being a seven-time champion. Most were recognized for his time as a broadcaster from 1953 to 1990.

Brooklyn Nets

Drazen Petrovic (3), Jason Kidd (5), John Williamson (23), Bill Melchioni (25), Julius Erving (32), Buck Williams (52)

Petrovic had his number retired posthumously. He averaged 19.5 points, and 1.2 steals in 195 games in three seasons. The best player in team history is a toss-up between Jason Kidd and Julius Erving. Kidd led the Nets to the NBA Finals two times and averaged 14.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in 506 games, while Erving was a former ABA champion.

Williams retired as the team’s all-time leading scorer before being passed by Brook Lopez. Williams averaged 16.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 635 games with the team. Williamson had his number retired after averaging 22.5 points in 177 games with the team, while Bill Melchioni was a former teammate of Erving’s, who had great success with the New York Nets of the ABA, winning two ABA championships.

Charlotte Hornets

Bobby Phills (13)

Hills played in the NBA from 1991 to 2000. He played specifically for the Hornets from 1997 to 2000. He was known as a defensive stopper and owned a career three-point shooting percentage of 39.0%. Unfortunately, Phills was killed in a car accident in Charlotte, North Carolina, while playing for the Hornets. The team later retired his number that season.

The Hornets have not retired any other players since that time. Some players that come to mind include Alonzo Mourning, Glen Rice, Muggsy Bogues, and Larry Johnson. The player that will likely see his jersey retired is Kemba Walker, who is the team’s all-time leading scorer.

Chicago Bulls

Jerry Sloan (4), Bob Love (10), Michael Jordan (23), Scottie Pippen (33), Phil Jackson, Jerry Krause

The Bulls must have a high bar when it comes to retiring jerseys. Even for their dynasty era, the team only retired two numbers from the three-peat Bulls. That includes Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen as the greatest players in Bulls history. Jordan’s resume is long, having gone 6-0 in the Finals with six Finals MVP Awards. Meanwhile, Pippen was a six-time champion with Jordan and a seven-time All-Star.

The other two jerseys include Jerry Sloan, who averaged 14.7 points and 7.7 rebounds in 696 games in 10 seasons. He was a four-time All-Defensive First Team player. As for Love, he averaged 21.3 points and 6.8 rebounds in 592 games. Love was a three-time All-Star in nine seasons with the Bulls. Jackson was a special mention for leading the team to six titles as head coach, while Krause was the general manager from 1985 to 2003 during that dynasty run.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Bingo Smith (7), Zydrunas Ilgauskas (11), Larry Nance (22), Mark Price (25), Austin Carr (34), Nate Thurmond (42), Brad Daugherty (43), Joe Tait

The Cavaliers own five fewer championships but more retired numbers than the Bulls. Every team is different, and the team will likely add to their jerseys up top with the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Love in the future. One of James’ former teammates was Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a two-time All-Star that averaged 13.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 771 games.

The other players go back to the 90s. It featured Brad Daugherty, Mark Price, and Austin Carr. Before that, Nance was the man during the 80s. Thurmond received a nod despite playing just two seasons and averaged 5.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in 114 games. Bingo Smith was one of the originals from the 70s, who averaged 13.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 720 games. Tait was given special mention as a broadcaster, where he served from 1970 to 1981 and from 1983 to 2011.

Dallas Mavericks

Derek Harper (12), Brad Davis (15), Rolando Blackman (22), Kobe Bryant (24)

When are the Mavericks going to retire Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey? It feels like it has been long enough. For now, the team has these four players. Derek Harper and Brad Davis each played 12 seasons with the team. Harper was a consistent player that averaged 14.4 points, 5.9 assists, and 1.8 steals in 872 games. As for Davis, he averaged 8.6 points and 5.1 assists in 883 games.

Blackman was the former all-time leading scorer that was a four-time All-Star. Blackman averaged 19.2 points in 865 games. The Mavericks elected to retire Kobe Bryant’s jersey, despite Bryant never playing for the Mavericks, due to honoring his legacy. The decision was made when Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in 2020.

Denver Nuggets

Alex English (2), Fat Lever (12), David Thompson (33), Byron Beck (40), Dan Issel (44), Dikembe Mutombo (55), Doug Moe (432)

One of the greatest scorers in team history was Alex English. In his 11-season career in December, he made the All-Star team eight times. He also averaged 25.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 837 games. Right behind him was Fat Lever, a two-time All-Star that averaged 17.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 2.5 steals in 474 games.

Who could forget the brilliance of David Thompson, the man who once scored 73 points in a game? Thompson made two All-NBA First teams and three All-Star appearances in six seasons. Dan Issel was the former ABA great that still had a long, successful career in the NBA with the Nuggets. Mutombo won a Defensive Player of the Year Award and averaged 3.8 blocks with the team. Former head coach Doug Moe received a special mention for his work in town.

Detroit Pistons

Chauncey Billups (1), Chuck Daily (2), Ben Wallace (3), Joe Dumars (4), Dennis Rodman (10), Isiah Thomas (11), Vinnie Johnson (15), Bob Lanier (16), Dave Bing (21), Richard Hamilton (32), Bill Laimbeer (40), William Davidson, Jack McCloskey

Members of two dynasty run fill up this arena. Outside of Bob Lanier and Dave Bing, the “Bad Boys” Pistons of the 80s and the 2000s Pistons are all over here. The 80s were led by Dennis Rodman, Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, and Bill Laimbeer. Rodman and Laimbeer were the rebounding machines, while both Thomas and Dumars won a Finals MVP Award.

Billups owns the other Finals MVP Award from 2004. He is joined by Ben Wallace, one of the greatest defenders ever, and Richard Hamilton, the reliable scoring shooting guard. Chuck Daly received a special mention for his work in leading the Pistons to two championships in 1989 and 1990. Davidson was a special mention for being the team owner from 1974 to 2009, while McCloskey was a special mention for being the general manager from 1979 to 1992.

Golden State Warriors

Wilt Chamberlain (13), Tom Meschery (14), Al Attles (16), Chris Mullin (17), Rick Barry (24), Nate Thurmond (42)

Get ready for the party to start in a decade when the Warriors retire four more jerseys. Look for Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala to get their names called. For now, the Warriors have slim pickings. Leading the way is Wilt Chamberlain, who averaged 41.5 points and 25.1 rebounds in 429 games with the team. Rick Barry is a former NBA champion and Finals MVP, while Nate Thurmond is the team’s all-time leading rebounder.

Chris Mullin was the lead guard of the 90s that played on the Olympic team. He was a five-time All-Star in 13 seasons. Al Attles spent 11 seasons with the Warriors as a player and then was the head coach from 1969 to 1983. As for Tom Meschery, he averaged 12.9 points in 455 games and made an All-Star appearance during the early years.

Houston Rockets

Yao Ming (11), Clyde Drexler (22), Calvin Murphy (23), Moses Malone (24), Hakeem Olajuwon (34), Elvin Hayes (44), Rudy Tomjanovich (45), Carroll Dawson

Assuming the relationship between the Rockets and James Harden gets better, this should hopefully be a player that the franchise adds to the list. Hakeem Olajuwon is the easy choice, given that he is a former MVP that owns back-to-back Finals MVPs from 1994 and 1995. The all-time leading scorer is joined by Clyde Drexler, who helped him win a championship in his four seasons.

Rudy Tomjanovich was the head coach of the time, but many forget that he was also a five-time All-Star in Houston in 11 seasons. Elvin Hayes was a four-time All-Star that averaged 20.6 points and 12.2 rebounds in seven seasons. Calvin Murphy was the former all-time scorer before Olajuwon, while Moses Malone won two MVP Awards. Yao Ming made an All-Star appearance in all eight seasons, averaging 19.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 486 games. Dawson was a special mention for being an assistant coach from 1980 to 1995 and then the general manager from 1995 to 2007.

Indiana Pacers

George McGinnis (30), Reggie Miller (31), Mel Daniels (34), Roger Brown (35), Slick Leonard (529), Bobby Leonard (529)

Roger Brown and Mel Daniels were former ABA studs. Before both players could have long NBA careers, they were both in the later stages of their careers. Daniels remains the all-time leading rebounder for the Pacers, while Brown is among the top in many statistical categories. Slick Leonard was given a number for his time as the head coach for all three of the team’s ABA championships.

The two best players of Indiana’s era were George McGinnis and Reggie Miller. McGinnis was the team’s best overall player during Indiana’s ABA championship runs. He averaged 25.2 points in 314 ABA games. For his Pacers career, he averaged 19.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. He later played three seasons for the team in the NBA. As for Miller, he was the best player of the team’s 2000 NBA Finals run. In 18 seasons, he averaged 18.2 points and 1.1 steals. He was a part of five All-Star teams and is the all-time leading scorer. When he retired, he was the all-time leader in three-point field goals. Leonard was a special mention for being the team’s head coach from 1968 to 1980. The number is his number of victories with the Pacers.

Los Angeles Clippers

None

The only player to have a jersey retired is Bill Russell because it is being retired across the NBA. Outside of Russell, no player has a number retired by the team. The Clippers were a team that lived in infamy. There are a few choices of players that could deserve it, though.

Randy Smith remains the all-time leading scorer all these years later. Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan helped transform the image of the team with “Lob City.” Paul George and Kawhi Leonard led the team to their first appearance in the Western Conference Final in 2021. The present looks a lot better compared to the past.

Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe Bryant (8, 24), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Pau Gasol (16), Elgin Baylor (22), Gail Goodrich (25), Magic Johnson (32), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33), Shaquille O’Neal (34), James Worthy (42), Jerry West (44), Jamaal Wilkes (52), George Mikan (99), Chick Hearn

Along with the Celtics, the Lakers own a high number of players that have their number retired as well. Kobe Bryant had both of his numbers retired for leading the Lakers to five championships in 20 seasons. Joining him in the five-championship club were Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. James Worthy and Jamaal Wilkes were a part of three of those five championship teams during the 80s. Meanwhile, Gasol joined Bryant for two titles, while Shaquille O’Neal won three Finals MVP Awards.

Elgin Baylor averaged 27.4 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 14 seasons with the team. Baylor was the all-time leading scorer with the franchise when he retired. Gail Goodrich, Wilt Chamberlain, and Jerry West were contributors during the 60s and helped the team win a title in 1972. If we go back in the day, George Mikan helped the Minneapolis Lakers win five championships while he also served as an owner, general manager, and head coach. Hearn was a special mention for being the team’s broadcaster from 1961 to 2002.

Memphis Grizzlies

Tony Allen (9), Zach Randolph (50), Don Poier

Two players have the honor of having their jerseys retired in Memphis. Two more players could join the Grizzlies down the line. Mike Conley Jr. and Marc Gasol were two important pieces of the team making the Western Conference Finals in 2013. Both players are also all-time leaders in multiple categories.

Tony Allen is potentially the best defensive player in team history. In seven seasons, he averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals on his way to making three All-Defensive First-Team selections. As for Zach Randolph, he made two All-Star appearances in eight seasons, averaging 16.8 points and 10.2 rebounds in 551 games. Poier was a special mention as a broadcaster from 1995 to 2005.

Miami Heat

Chris Bosh (1), Tim Hardaway (10), Dan Marino (13), Michael Jordan (23), Shaquille O’Neal (32), Alonzo Mourning (33)

Dwyane Wade has been out of the league for a minute but hasn’t had his jersey retired. Maybe, the team is waiting for LeBron James to retire so the team can do it at the same time? Either way, Chris Bosh helped the team win two titles and make four NBA Finals appearances from 2011 to 2014 as part of the big three. Shaquille O’Neal won a title with Wade in 2006 while also making three All-Star appearances.

Alonzo Mourning was a part of the 2006 championship team but did so much more for the franchise. In 11 seasons, Mourning averaged 16.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and won two Defensive Player of the Year Awards. Tim Hardaway was one of the original greats for Miami. In six seasons, he averaged 17.3 points, 7.8 assists, and 1.5 steals with two All-Star appearances. Two players unexpectedly have their jerseys up. Michael Jordan never played for the Heat, but the team hung his jersey in respect to his legacy. NFL quarterback and Miami Dolphins great Dan Marino has his number hung for his accomplishments in football. With that said, his number is not technically retired, but he does have his jersey hunt at American Airlines Arena.

Milwaukee Bucks

Oscar Robertson (1), Junior Bridgeman (2), Sidney Moncrief (4), Bob Dandridge (10), Jon McGlocklin (14), Bob Lanier (16), Brian Winters (32), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33)

The Bucks won their first championship in 1971. Naturally, a few important players are recognized for their contributions. That starts with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In six seasons, he averaged 30.4 points, 15.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks. That also includes three MVP Awards and a Finals MVP Award. Teamed up with Abdul-Jabbar were Oscar Robertson, Jon McGlocklin, and Bob Dandridge, who both were All-Star players.

Sidney Moncrief was a five-time All-Star during the 80s and averaged 16.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in 10 seasons. Among other names, Junior Bridgeman averaged 13.9 points in 10 seasons. Bob Lanier played five seasons with the team, averaging 13.5 points. Brian Winters averaged 16.7 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.2 steals on his way to making two All-Star appearances in eight seasons.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Flip Saunders (Flip), Malik Sealy (2)

The greatest player in team history, Kevin Garnett, has his jersey retired by the Celtics but not by the Timberwolves. The reason for that is that Garnett has beef with owner Glen Taylor. It appears that as long as Taylor is the owner of the franchise, Garnett will not come back to have the ceremony he deserves.

Outside of Russell, the Timberwolves have just one player with a jersey retired. That is Malik Sealy, who spent two seasons with the franchise. Sealy was involved in an automobile accident while playing with the franchise, so the team retired his jersey number posthumously. Flip Saunders does not have a number retired but has a special mention for his contributions as the head coach, limited partner, and President of Basketball Operations.

New Orleans Pelicans

Pete Maravich (7)

The Pelicans have one player who retired, but he was not a player that played for the Pelicans. The Pelicans did not originate until the early 2000s. Back in the day, the city of New Orleans had a basketball team, the New Orleans Jazz. The Jazz eventually moved to Utah. Pete Maravich was an All-Star player with that squad. For his contributions to basketball for the state of Louisiana, the team retired his number.

A few players come to mind for potential players that could get their jerseys retired. Chris Paul owns several records with the team and nearly won an MVP with New Orleans. Anthony Davis was an All-Star and the face of the franchise. However, both players ended their tenure in trades for the city of Los Angeles. Zion Williamson has the team looking like the best team in the West. Maybe, he could be a player many years later.

New York Knicks

Walt Frazier (10), Dick Barnett (12), Earl Monroe (15), Dick McGuire (15), Willis Reed (19), Dave DeBusschere (22), Bill Bradley (24), Patrick Ewing (33), Red Holzman (613)

It’s been five decades since the Knicks won a championship, so many of these players might not be recognized. Two leaders from that team include the team’s stellar point guard Walt Frazier, who averaged 19.3 points and made seven All-Stars and All-Defensive First Teams. With him was the great Willies Reed, a two-time Finals MVP, and a former league MVP.

Among others from the two championship teams include Earl Monroe, a two-time All-Star that averaged 16.2 points in nine seasons. Dave DeBusschere averaged 16.0 points in six seasons and made six consecutive All-Defensive First Teams. Bill Bradley made one All-Star appearance and averaged 12.4 points in 10 seasons, while Dick Barnett averaged 15.6 points in nine seasons. Among the non-championship players, Dick McGuire made five All-Star appearances with the Knicks in eight seasons, while Patrick Ewing played in two NBA Finals during the 90s, including 11 All-Star appearances in 15 seasons. Holzman was a special mention for being the team’s head coach during the championship years, with the #613 alluding to his coaching victories.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Gus Williams (1), Nick Collison (4), Nate McMillan (10), Lenny Wilkens (19), Spencer Haywood (24), Fred Brown (32), Jack Sikma (43), Bob Blackburn

One might wonder why Gary Payton is not seen on this list. That is because Payton refuses to have his jersey number retired in Oklahoma City. The former great Seattle SuperSonic is on record, stating he will only entertain the idea if basketball returns to Seattle. Payton played during the 90s and in the 1996 Finals but remains left off of this list for those personal reasons.

The team has a few great SuperSonics hanging from the rafters. Fred Brown spent 13 seasons and won a championship in 1979. Alongside him was the great Jack Sikma, who averaged 16.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and made seven All-Star appearances. Spencer Haywood was a four-time All-Star in five seasons, while Lenny Wilkens had a great four-year run with the team. Nate McMillian spent 12 seasons with the team as a reliable player, while Nick Collison played 14 seasons with the team, averaging 5.9 points. Bob Blackburn is a special mention for being the team’s announcer from 1967 to 1992. Later on, we could see the likes of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook added to the mix.

Orlando Magic

Sixth Man (6)

This could be one of the most strange occurrences. The Magic have Bill Russell’s number retired because of league-wide rules. However, there are no players, broadcasters, or admin members with a retired jersey. The team has retired one name, and that is Sixth Man. It’s a fictitious idea of a fan presence. This would make sense if the Magic didn’t end up near the lower half of fan attendance.

The Magic played in the NBA Finals in 1995. Shaquille O’Neal and Horace Grant were large pieces of that. Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, and Jameer Nelson were mainstays in the 2000s and helped the team make the NBA Finals in 2009. Wouldn’t these all be solid choices for a fictitious idea?

Philadelphia 76ers

Moses Malone (2), Allen Iverson (3), Dolph Shayes (4), Julius Erving (6), Mo Cheeks (10), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Hal Greer (15), Bobby Jones (24), Billy Cunningham (32), Charles Barkley (34), Dave Zinkoff

With a long history, it’s only fitting that the 76ers have this many people to talk about. Dolph Shayes was one of the original greats that averaged 18.5 points and 11.3 rebounds in 15 seasons. Hal Greer, another 15-year veteran with the team, averaged 19.2 points and made 10 All-Star appearances. Wilt Chamberlain played four seasons with the team, won three league MVP Awards, and averaged 27.6 points and 23.9 rebounds in four seasons.

Julius Erving, Mo Cheeks, Moses Malone, Bobby Jones, and Billy Cunningham were instrumental parts of the team’s championship team in the 70s. Charles Barkley continued their legacy in the 80s despite never winning a title. Allen Iverson led the team to the NBA Finals in 2001 while winning an MVP. The shortest No. 1 pick ever averaged 27.6 points in 12 seasons. In a few years, we could be talking about Joel Embiid as the next candidate. Zinkoff was a special mention for being the team’s P.A. announcer from 1963 to 1981 and 1983 to 1985.

Phoenix Suns

Dick Van Arsdale (5), Walter Davis (6), Kevin Johnson (7), Dan Majerle (9), Steve Nash (13), Tom Chambers (24), Alvan Adams (33), Charles Barkley (34), Connie Hawkins (42), Paul Westphal (44), Jack MacLeod, Joe Proski, Al McCoy

The Suns have quite a few names despite the franchise never winning a championship. Dick Van Arsdale played nine seasons, averaged 17.6 points, and made three All-Star appearances. Walter Davis averaged 20.5 points and 4.4 assists in six All-Star appearances in 11 seasons. Kevin Johnson played 12 seasons, averaged 18.7 points and 4.7 rebounds with three All-Star appearances. Dan Majerle played eight seasons, averaging 13.5 points and 5.7 rebounds with three All-Star appearances. Paul Westphal played six seasons, averaged 20.6 points, and made four All-Star appearances.

Among the MVPs, Steve Nash played 10 seasons and won two league MVPs. Charles Barkley played four seasons, won a league MVP and averaged 23.4 points and 11.5 rebounds. He also led the team to the NBA Finals in 1993. Rounding up the list, Tom Chambers made three All-Star appearances in five seasons. Connie Hawkins made four All-Star appearances in five seasons, while Alvan Adams averaged 14.1 points and 7.0 rebounds in 13 seasons. MacLeod (head coach from 1973 to 1987), Proski (athletic trainer from 1968 to 2000), and McCoy (broadcaster from 1972 to present) are all special mentions.

Portland Trail Blazers

Dave Twardzik (13), Lionel Hollins (14), Larry Steele (15), Maurice Lucas (20), Clyde Drexler (32), Bob Gross (30), Terry Porter (30), Bill Walton (32), Lloyd Neal (36), Geoff Petrie (45), Jack Ramsay (77), Bill Schonely

Leading the way with players is Clyde Drexler, who averaged 20.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 2.1 steals in 12 seasons. Drexler led the team to the 1992 NBA Finals. Terry Porter played 10 seasons and averaged 14.9 points. Drexler leads the team in points, while Porter leads the team in assists. Bill Walton, the lone Finals MVP, also won a league MVP in part by averaging 17.1 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in four seasons.

Among the rest of the players, Dave Twardzik, Lionel Hollins, Larry Steele, Maurice Lucas, Bob Gross, and Lloyd Neal were a part of the championship team. Geoff Petrie played six seasons with the team, averaging 21.8 points and two All-Star appearances. Larry Weinberg was given special recognition for being the team’s owner and then the chairman. Jack Ramsay was also awarded a number for being the head coach of the championship team. Bill Schonely was a special mention for being the team’s broadcaster from 1970 to 1998.

Sacramento Kings

Tiny Archibald (1), Mitch Richmond (2), Chris Webber (4), Sixth Man (6), Bob Davies (11), Maurice Stokes (12), Oscar Robertson (14), Peja Stojakovic (16), Vlade Divac (21), Jack Twyman (27), Sam Lacey (44)

The Kings are the only other team to retire Sixth Man. With that said, the Kings have plenty of players to hang from the rafters. Going back to the championship days, Bob Davis made four All-Star appearances in seven seasons. Davies is the only player from the championship team to have his number retired. Maurice Stokes, Oscar Robertson, and Jack Twyman were part of successful teams but were never able to get the job done. Robertson averaged a triple-double during the season and won a league MVP when the team was based in Cincinnati.

Sam Lacey played 12 seasons with the team and averaged 11.1 points and 10.5 rebounds. Tiny Archibald averaged 25.2 points and 8.1 assists in six seasons with three All-Star appearances. Mitch Richmond averaged 23.3 points and made six All-Star appearances. During the 2000s, Peja Stojakovic, Vlade Divac, and Chris Webber nearly led the team to the NBA Finals. All three were All-Star players during their day.

San Antonio Spurs

Johnny Moore (00), Avery Johnson (6), Tony Parker (9), Bruce Bowen (12), James Silas (13), Manu Ginobili (20), Tim Duncan (21), Sean Elliott (32), George Gervin (44), David Robinson (50)

With so many championships, there are plenty of players to thank. The Spurs won championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2013. Among those five championship teams were Tim Duncan, a three-time Finals MVP and two-time league MVP. David Robinson won two titles alongside Duncan and spent 14 seasons with the franchise while also winning a league MVP. Some of the supporting cast included Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Bruce Bowen, Avery Johnson, and Sean Elliot.

George Gervin never won a title but made nine All-Star appearances in nine seasons. He averaged 27.3 points and 4.8 rebounds during that time. Rounding out the rest, James Silas played five seasons with the team and averaged 14.9 points. Johnny Moore played nine seasons and averaged 9.4 points, 7.4 assists, and 2.0 steals.

Toronto Raptors

None

The Raptors technically have one number because of Russell. Outside of that, the team does not have any players with a retired jersey number. The Raptors could look down the line for a few options.

Kyle Lowry was a mainstay with the team through the good and bad. Both Lowry and DeMar DeRozan were huge pieces of helping the team rise in the 2010s. Kawhi Leonard played one season with the Raptors but won a Finals MVP on his way to leading the team to their only championship. Among current players, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet could be players as well.

Utah Jazz

Frank Layden (1), Adrian Dantley (4), Pete Maravich (7), Larry Miller (9), John Stockton (12), Jeff Hornacek (14), Karl Malone (32), Darrell Griffith (35), Mark Eaton (53), Jerry Sloan (1223), Hot Rod Hundley

The two players that stick out the most are Karl Malone and John Stockton. The best dynamic duo ever not to win a championship led the Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998. Malone played 18 seasons in Utah and, averaged 25.4 points, 10.2 rebounds and won two league MVP Awards. Stockton played 19 seasons and finished with the league record for career assists, averaging 10.5 per game, with 10 All-Star appearances.

Mark Eaton averaged 3.5 blocks per game in 11 seasons and once averaged more than five blocks per game. Darrell Griffith averaged 16.2 points in 10 seasons. Jeff Hornacek averaged 14.4 points, and 1.3 steals in seven seasons. Pete Maravich played back in the days when the franchise was in Utah, averaging 25.2 points with three All-Star appearances in six seasons. Adrian Dantley was a six-time All-Star in seven seasons. Among special mentions, Frank Layden was given a number for time as a head coach and general manager. Larry Miller was given a number for his contributions as an owner from 1985 to 2009. Jerry Sloan was given a number for his time as a coach with the team. Sloan spent time as an assistant coach from 1984 to 1988, head coach from 1988 to 1991, and then from 1991 to 201 to 1,223 victories. Hot Rod Hundley was a special mention for being the team’s broadcaster from 1974 to 2009.

Washington Wizards

Earl Monroe (10), Elvin Hayes (11), Gus Johnson (25), Wes Unseld (41), Phil Chenier (45)

The Wizards go back to their days of being the Washington Bullets. During that time, the team won a championship in 1978. Wes Unseld was the Finals MVP, and he remains at the top of the best players in team history. Unseld played 13 seasons, averaged 10.8 points, 14.0 rebounds, and won a league MVP Award. His longtime teammate Elvin Hayes averaged 21.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in nine seasons and won a title by his side. Phil Chenier is the other player from that championship team, having averaged 17.9 points with three All-Star appearances.

Earl Monroe played five seasons, averaging 23.7 points and 4.6 assists with two All-Star appearances. Gus Johnson played nine seasons, averaging 17.5 points and 12.9 rebounds with five All-Star appearances. Given the way Bradley Beal is playing, he could make a run toward being the all-time leading scorer. In the next decade, we could see Beal’s name floating with these all-time greats.

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