List of National Basketball Association retired jersey numbers

 

By Team

A player's position and years with the team are noted after their name. If a team has relocated, the years in the previous city are noted in parentheses.

Atlanta Hawks

• 9 - Bob Pettit, F, 1954-65 (1954-55 Milwaukee, 1955-65 St. Louis)
• 17 - Ted Turner, team owner, 1977-2004 (17 for his cable TV empire, which began with Atlanta's Channel 17, WTBS)
• 21 - Dominique Wilkins, F, 1983-94
• 23 - Lou Hudson, F, 1966-77 (1966-68 St. Louis)
• 40 - Jason Collier, F/C 2003-05

Boston Celtics

• 00 - Robert Parish, C, 1980-94
• 1 - Walter A. Brown, team founder-owner, 1946-64
• 2 - Red Auerbach, Head Coach, 1950-66; Executive, 1950-2006
• 3 - Dennis Johnson, G, 1983-90
• 6 - Bill Russell, C, 1956-69; Head Coach, 1966-69
• 10 - Jo Jo White, G, 1969-79
• 14 - Bob Cousy, G, 1950-63; Broadcaster
• 15 - Tom Heinsohn, F, 1956-65; Head Coach, 1969-78; Broadcaster
• 16 - Satch Sanders, F, 1960-73
• 17 - John Havlicek, F, 1962-78
• 18 - * Jim Loscutoff, F, 1955-64
• 18 - Dave Cowens, C, 1970-80; Head Coach, 1978-79
• 19 - Don Nelson, F, 1965-76
• 21 - Bill Sharman, G, 1951-61
• 22 - Ed Macauley, C, 1950-56
• 23 - Frank Ramsey, F, 1954-64
• 24 - Sam Jones, G, 1957-69
• 25 - K.C. Jones, G, 1958-67; Head Coach, 1983-88
• 31 - Cedric Maxwell, F, 1977-85
• 32 - Kevin McHale, F, 1980-93
• 33 - Larry Bird, F, 1979-92
• 35 - Reggie Lewis, G, 1987-93
• Microphone Johnny Most, Broadcaster, 1953-90

• Note: Loscutoff (#18) asked that his legacy be honored by allowing other Celtics to wear his number in the future. It was later retired in honor of Cowens. Loscutoff is represented by a square with the letters "LOSCY".

Charlotte Bobcats

• None

Chicago Bulls

• 4 - Jerry Sloan, G, 1966-76
• 10 - Bob Love, F, 1968-76
• 23 - Michael Jordan, G, 1984-93 & 1995-98
• 33 - Scottie Pippen, F, 1987-98, 2003-04
• Phil Jackson, Head Coach, 1989-98
• Jerry Krause, General Manager, 1985-2003

• Note: Jackson and Krause do not have actual numbers retired in their honor; rather, a pair of banners that hang from the rafters pay tribute to them.

Cleveland Cavaliers

• 7 - Bingo Smith, F, 1970-79
• 22 - Larry Nance, F, 1988-94
• 25 - Mark Price, G, 1986-95
• 34 - Austin Carr, G, 1971-80
• 42 - Nate Thurmond, C, 1975-77
• 43 - Brad Daugherty, C, 1986-94

Dallas Mavericks

• 15 - Brad Davis, G, 1980-92
• 22 - Rolando Blackman, G, 1981-92

Denver Nuggets

• 2 - Alex English, F, 1980-90
• 33 - David Thompson, F, 1975-82
• 40 - Byron Beck, C, 1967-77
• 44 - Dan Issel, C, 1975-85
• 432 - Doug Moe, Head Coach, 1981-90 (432 victories coaching the Nuggets)

Detroit Pistons

• 2 - Chuck Daly, Head Coach, 1983-92 (number represents the two NBA championship teams he coached)
• 4 - Joe Dumars, G, 1985-99; Team President, 2000-Present
• 11 - Isiah Thomas, G, 1981-94
• 15 - Vinnie Johnson, G, 1981-91
• 16 - Bob Lanier, C, 1970-81
• 21 - Dave Bing, G, 1966-75
• 40 - Bill Laimbeer, C, 1982-94
• William Davidson, Team owner since 1974. Banner raised to honor his 30+ years with the team.

Golden State Warriors

• 13 - Wilt Chamberlain, C, 1959-65 (1959-62 Philadelphia, 1962-65 San Francisco)
• 14 - Tom Meschery, F, 1961-71 (1961-62 Philadelphia, 1962-71 San Francisco)
• 16 - Al Attles, G, 1960-71 (1960-62 Philadelphia, 1962-71 San Francisco); Head Coach, 1970-83; also team executive
• 24 - Rick Barry, F, 1965-67 & 1972-78 (1965-67 San Francisco)
• 42 - Nate Thurmond, C, 1963-74 (1963-71 San Francisco)

Houston Rockets

• 22 - Clyde Drexler, G, 1995-98
• 23 - Calvin Murphy, G, 1970-83 (1970-71 San Diego); also Broadcaster
• 24 - Moses Malone, C, 1976-82
• 34 - Hakeem Olajuwon, C, 1984-2001
• 45 - Rudy Tomjanovich, F, 1970-81; Head Coach, 1991-2003
• CD - Carroll Dawson, Assistant Coach, 1980-1995; General Manager, 1995-2007

• 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.

Indiana Pacers

• 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)

Los Angeles Clippers

• None

Los Angeles Lakers

• 13 - Wilt Chamberlain, C, 1968-73
• 22 - Elgin Baylor, F, 1958-71 (1958-59 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

• 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:
  • 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
• These "honored numbers" are still in use.

Memphis Grizzlies

• None

Miami Heat

• 23 - Michael Jordan, G, Contributions

Milwaukee Bucks

• 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

Minnesota Timberwolves

• 2 - Malik Sealy, F, 1999-2000

New Jersey Nets

• 3 - Drazen Petrovic, G, 1990-93
• 4 - Wendell Ladner, F, 1974-75 (New York)
• 23 - John Williamson, G, 1973-80 (1973-77 New York)
• 25 - Bill Melchionni, G, 1969-76 (New York)
• 32 - Julius Erving, F, 1973-76 (New York)
• 52 - Buck Williams, F, 1981-89

New Orleans Hornets

• 7 - Pete Maravich, G, (Never played for this franchise, played for the New Orleans Jazz 1974-79)
• 13 - Bobby Phills, G, 1997-2000

New York Knicks

• 10 - Walt 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)

Orlando Magic

• 6 - The Fans (Sixth Man)

Philadelphia 76ers

• 2 - Moses Malone, C, 1982-86 & 1993-94 (never officially retired, but taken out of circulation)
• 6 - Julius Erving, F, 1976-87
• 10 - Maurice Cheeks, G, 1978-89
• 13 - Wilt Chamberlain, C, 1965-68
• 15 - Hal Greer, G, 1958-73 (1958-64 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, public-address announcer, 1963-85 (also Philadelphia Warriors, 1946-62)

Phoenix Suns

• 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 & 1988-96 (number of NBA head coaching wins)
• Joe Proski (trainer)

Portland Trail Blazers

• 1 - Larry Weinberg, Team founder-owner, 1970-88
• 13 - Dave Twardzik, G, 1976-80
• 15 - Larry Steele, G, 1971-80
• 20 - Maurice Lucas, F, 1976-80 & 1987-88
• 22 - Clyde Drexler, G, 1984-94
• 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 Title)

Sacramento Kings

• 1 - Nate Archibald, G, 1970-76 (1970-72 Cincinnati, 1972-75 Kansas City-Omaha, 1975-76 Kansas City)
• 2 - Mitch Richmond, G, 1991-98
• 6 - The Fans of Sacramento (Sixth Man)
• 11 - Bob Davies, G, 1948-55 (Rochester)
• 12 - Maurice Stokes, F, 1955-58 (Cincinnati)
• 14 - Oscar Robertson, G, 1960-70 (Cincinnati)
• 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)

San Antonio Spurs

• 00 - Johnny Moore, G, 1980-88 & 1989-90
• 13 - James Silas, G, 1972-81 (1972-73 Dallas)
• 32 - Sean Elliott, F, 1989-1993, 1994-2001
• 44 - George Gervin, G, 1974-85
• 50 - David Robinson, C, 1989-2003

Seattle SuperSonics

• 1 - Gus Williams, G, 1977–1984
• 10 - Nate McMillan, G, 1986–1998; Head Coach, 2000–2005
• 19 - Lenny Wilkens, G, 1968–1972; Head Coach, 1969–1972 & 1977–1985
• 24 - Spencer Haywood, F, 1971–1975
• 32 - Fred Brown, G, 1971–1984
• 43 - Jack Sikma, C, 1977–1986
• Bob Blackburn, Broadcaster, 1967–1992

Toronto Raptors

• None

Utah Jazz

• 1 - Frank Layden, Head Coach, 1981-88
• 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

Washington Wizards

• 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

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
• Drazen Petrovic, 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

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
• Bob Love, Chicago Bulls
• Nate McMillan, Seattle SuperSonics
• 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

14

• Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics
• Jeff Hornacek, Utah Jazz
• Jon McGlocklin, Milwaukee Bucks
• 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
• 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 and Miami Heat
• 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

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
• 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

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

Other

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

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