List of NBA retired numbers

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Los Angeles Lakers retired jerseys hanging inside the Staples Center, 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 April 2025, only the Los Angeles Clippers do not have any retired numbers. 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.

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Inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame
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Number retired league-wide
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Number to be retired in the future
Retired NBA numbers
No. Name Team Pos. Years with franchise Note Refs
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Atlanta Hawks F 1954–1965 Did not play for franchise in Atlanta. Played in Milwaukee during rookie season of 1954–55, then remainder of career in St. Louis. [1]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Atlanta Hawks F 1982–1994 Currently team vice president and television color analyst. [1]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Atlanta Hawks F 1966–1977 The team was in St. Louis in his first two seasons (1966–1968). [1]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Atlanta Hawks G 1970–1974 One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (Atlanta, New Orleans, Utah)
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Atlanta Hawks C 1996–2001
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Atlanta Hawks — 2010–2018 As mayor of Atlanta. Number represents his status as the 59th mayor of the city.
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname Atlanta Hawks — 1977–2001 As 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]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics C 1980–1994 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics — 1946–1964 As team founder–owner. [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics — 1950–2006 As head coach (Template:Nbay–Template:Nbay) and executive (1950–2006). [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics G 1983–1990 Served as assistant coach from 1993 to 1997. [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 2007–2013
Template:Nts‡ Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics C 1956–1969 Russell'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 (Template:Nbay–Template:Nbay).
Number retired league-wide in 2022.[4]		 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics G 1969–1979 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics G 1950–1963 Later served as team ambassador and color analyst. [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 1956–1965 Also served as head coach (Template:Nbay–Template:Nbay); as broadcaster (1980–2020). [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 1960–1973 Also served as head coach (Template:Nbay). [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 1962–1978 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics C 1970–1980 Also served as head coach (Template:Nbay). [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 1965–1976 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics G 1951–1961 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics C 1950–1956 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 1954–1964 Did not play in the 1955–56 season due to military service. [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics G 1957–1969 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics G 1958–1967 Also served as head coach (Template:Nbay–Template:Nbay). [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Boston Celtics F 1977–1985 Also served as broadcaster (2001–present); briefly wore no. 30 in Template:Nbay. [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 1980–1993 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 1979–1992 [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Boston Celtics F 1998–2013
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Boston Celtics G 1987–1993 Died of a heart attack while still playing for the team; number retired posthumously. [3]
LOSCYTemplate:Efn Template:Sortname Boston Celtics F 1955–1964 Wore no. 18 but decided to keep it active; number ultimately retired for Dave Cowens. [3]
🎤 Template:Sortname Boston Celtics — 1953–1990 As broadcaster. [3]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Brooklyn Nets G 1991–1993 Died 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]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Brooklyn Nets G 2001–2008 The team was then the New Jersey Nets.
Also served as head coach (Template:Nbay). 		[6]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Brooklyn Nets G/F 2004–2009 The team was then the New Jersey Nets. [6]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Brooklyn Nets G 1973–1980 During 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]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Brooklyn Nets G 1969–1976 The team was then on Long Island as the New York Nets. [6]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Brooklyn Nets F 1973–1976 The 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]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Brooklyn Nets F 1981–1989 The team was then the New Jersey Nets. [6]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Charlotte Hornets G 1997–2000 Died in a car crash while playing for the original incarnation of the team. His jersey was retired posthumously.
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Chicago Bulls G 2008–2016 To be retired sometime during the 2025–26 NBA season.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Chicago Bulls G 1966–1976 Also served as head coach (Template:Nbay–Template:Nbay). [7]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Chicago Bulls F 1968–1976 Bulls Director of Community Affairs since 1993 [7]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Chicago Bulls G 1984–1993
1995–1998 		Briefly wore no. 45 in Template:Nbay & 12 for one game in Template:Nbay (due to his jersey being stolen). [8]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Chicago Bulls F 1987–1998
2003–2004 		[8]
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname†Template:Efn Chicago Bulls — 1989–1998 As head coach (Template:Nbay–Template:Nbay). [9]
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname†Template:Efn Chicago Bulls — 1985–2003 As general manager (1985–2003). [9]
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname Chicago Bulls — 1966–2009 As head coach (1966–1968), business manager (1973–1975) and broadcaster (1977–2009).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers F 1970–1979 [10]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers C 1996–2010 Did not play in Template:Nbay and Template:Nbay seasons due to injury. [10]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers F 1988–1994 Briefly wore no. 6 in Template:Nbay.
Number unretired for his son Larry Nance Jr. from 2018 to 2021.
 [10]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers G 1986–1995 [10]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers G 1971–1980 [10]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Cleveland Cavaliers C 1975–1977 [10]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers C 1986–1996 Did not play in Template:Nbay and Template:Nbay seasons due to injury. [10]
🎤 Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers — 1970–1981
1983–2011 		As broadcaster. [10]
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers — Late son of Cavs owner Dan Gilbert [10]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Dallas Mavericks G 1983–1994
1996–1997
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Dallas Mavericks G 1980–1992 [11]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Dallas Mavericks G 1981–1992 [11]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Dallas Mavericks F/C 1998–2019
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Denver Nuggets F 1980–1990 [12]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Denver Nuggets G 1984–1990
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Denver Nuggets F 1975–1982 [12]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Denver Nuggets C 1967–1977 [12]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Denver Nuggets C 1975–1985 Worked 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]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Denver Nuggets C 1991–1996 [13]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Denver Nuggets — 1980–1990 As head coach; the number represents his 432 victories coaching the Nuggets. [12]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons G 2002–2008
2013–2014 		Number worn by Reggie Jackson at the time of the announcement, and was allowed to keep it until his departure in 2020.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons — 1983–1992 As 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]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons C 2000–2006
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.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons G 1985–1999 Also served as team president (2000–2014). [14]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons F 1986–1993 Greg Monroe wore the number at the time of the announcement, and was allowed to wear it until his departure in Template:Nbay. [14][15]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons G 1981–1994 Wore no. 42 for one playoff game in Template:Nbay (due to his jersey stolen). [14]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Detroit Pistons G 1981–1991 Served as a color analyst on Pistons radio broadcasts (1990–2001) [14]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons C 1970–1980 [14]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons G 1966–1975 Served as the 74th mayor of Detroit (2009–2013) [14]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Detroit Pistons G/F 2002–2011
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Detroit Pistons C 1982–1993 [14]
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname† Detroit Pistons — 1974–2009 As team owner. [14]
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname Detroit Pistons — 1979–1992 As general manager. [14]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Golden State Warriors F 2013–2019
2021–2023 		Number retired on February 23, 2025. [16]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Golden State Warriors C 1959–1965 Team 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) 		[17]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Golden State Warriors F 1961–1967 Team was in Philadelphia (1961–1962) and San Francisco (1962–1967). [17]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Golden State Warriors G 1960–1971 Also served as head coach (1969–1983). [17]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Golden State Warriors SG/SF 1985–1997
2000–2001 		Also served as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations (2004–2009). [17]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Golden State Warriors F 1965–1967
1972–1978 		[17]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Golden State Warriors C 1963–1974 Team bore the San Francisco name 1963–1971 before adopting the Golden State name starting with the 1971–72 season. [17]
Template:Nts Yao Ming† Houston Rockets C 2002–2011 Did not play in Template:Nbay season due to injury. [18]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Houston Rockets G 1995–1998 Also served as broadcaster (2005–2020). [18]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Houston Rockets G 1970–1983 Team was in San Diego (1970–1971).
Also served as broadcaster (1985–2004). 		[18]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Houston Rockets C 1976–1982 Wore no. 21 during the Template:Nbay season. [18]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Houston Rockets C 1984–2001 [18]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Houston Rockets F 1968–1972
1981–1984 		Wore no. 11 from Template:Nbay to Template:Nbay; team was in San Diego during that span. [19]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Houston Rockets F 1970–1981 Team was in San Diego (1970–1971).
Also served as head coach (1991–2003). 		[18]
CD Template:SortnameTemplate:Efn Houston Rockets — 1980–2007 As assistant coach (1980–1995) and general manager (1995–2007). [20]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Indiana Pacers F 1971–1975
1980–1982
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Indiana Pacers G 1987–2005
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Indiana Pacers C 1967–1974 Also served as head coach (1988).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Indiana Pacers F 1967–1974 Coming from ABA Pacers. He did not play a match in the NBA.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Indiana Pacers — 1968–1980 As head coach; the number represents his 529 victories coaching the Pacers.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers G 1996–2016 Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers C 1968–1973 Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia)
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers C 2008–2014 First pair of siblings, with brother Marc Gasol to have jerseys retired by NBA teams.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers G 1978–1990 [21]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers F 1958–1971 The team was in Minneapolis in his first two seasons (1958–1960).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers G 2006–2016 Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers G 1965–1968
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.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers G 1979–1991
1996 		Also served as head coach in 1994, and President of Basketball Operations (2017–2019).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers C 1975–1989
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers C 1996–2004 One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (L.A. Lakers, Miami and Orlando). [22]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers F 1982–1994
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers G 1960–1974 Also served as head coach (1976–1979) and general manager (1981–2002).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers F 1977–1985 Born Jackson Keith Wilkes, changed his name to Jamaal Abdul-Lateef in 1975, maintaining his original surname for purposes of public recognition.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers C 1947–1954
1956 		Also served as head coach (1957–1958); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles. [23]
🎤 Template:Sortname† Los Angeles Lakers — 1961–2002 As broadcaster.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Memphis Grizzlies G/F 2010–2017 [24]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Memphis Grizzlies F 2008–2019 First pair of siblings, with brother Pau Gasol to have jerseys retired by NBA teams.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Memphis Grizzlies F 2009–2017
🎤 Template:Sortname Memphis Grizzlies — 1995–2005 As broadcaster
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Miami Heat F/C 2010–2017 Did not play in Template:Nbay season due to injury. [25]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Miami Heat G 2003–2016
2018–2019 		[26]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Miami Heat G 1996–2001 [27]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Miami Heat QB — 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). 		[28]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Miami Heat G — Never played for the franchise; number retired for "contributions to basketball". [29][30]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Miami Heat C 2004–2008 One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (L.A. Lakers, Miami and Orlando). [31]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Miami Heat C 1995–2003
2005–2008 		Did not play in Template:Nbay season due to injury. Since 2009, Vice President of Player Programs and Development [32]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Miami Heat F/C 2003–2023 Named Vice President of Basketball Development shortly after retiring from play.[33] [34]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Milwaukee Bucks G 1970–1974 Retired October 18, 1974 [35]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Milwaukee Bucks F 1975–1984
1986–1987 		[36]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Milwaukee Bucks G 1979–1989 [37]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Milwaukee Bucks F 1977–1984 Television color analyst since 2015. [38]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Milwaukee Bucks F 1969–1977
1981
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Milwaukee Bucks G 1968–1976 Also served as broadcaster (1985–2018). [39]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Milwaukee Bucks C 1980–1984 [40]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Milwaukee Bucks G 1975–1983 [41]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Milwaukee Bucks C 1969–1975 Served under the name of Lew Alcindor for two seasons before becoming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. [42]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Minnesota Timberwolves F 1997–2000 Died in a car crash while playing for the team.[43] His jersey was retired posthumously.
Flip Template:Sortname Minnesota Timberwolves — 1995–2005
2014–2015 		As Head coach.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New Orleans Pelicans G — 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.
One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (Atlanta, New Orleans, Utah)
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks G 1967–1977 Also served as a broadcaster.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks G 1965–1973
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks G 1971–1980 Wore no. 33 for a few games in the 1971–72 season.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks G 1949–1957 Also served as head coach (1965–1968) and scouting director.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks C 1964–1974 Also served as head coach (1977–1978).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks F 1968–1974 Also served as general manager (1982–1986).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks F 1967–1977 From 1979 to 1997, US Senator (D) from New Jersey
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks C 1985–2000
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† New York Knicks — 1967–1977
1978–1982 		As head coach; the number represents his 613 victories coaching the Knicks.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Oklahoma City Thunder F/C 2003–2018 Did not play in Template:Nbay season due to injury. The team was in Seattle (Seattle SuperSonics) in his first five seasons (2003–2008).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Orlando Magic — — Temporarily unretired for Patrick Ewing during the 2001–02 season, as his customary no. 33 was worn by Grant Hill.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Orlando Magic C 1992–1996 One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (L.A. Lakers, Miami and Orlando).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers C 1982–1986
1993–1994
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers G 1996–2006
2009–2010
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers F/C 1949–1964 Team 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. 		[44]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers F 1976–1987
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers G 1978–1989 Also served as head coach (2005–2008).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers C 1965–1968 Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers G 1958–1973 During his first five seasons (1958–1963), the team was known as the Syracuse Nationals.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers F 1978–1986 On January 28, 2020, jersey was temporarily, with Jones' permission, issued to Joel Embiid as a tribute to Kobe Bryant.[45]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Philadelphia 76ers F 1965–1972
1974–1975 		Also served as head coach (1977–1985); briefly un-retired for Charles Barkley in the Template:Nbay season.[46]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Philadelphia 76ers F 1984–1992 Also wore #32 during the 1991–92 season as a tribute to Magic Johnson (see Billy Cunningham).
🎤 Template:Sortname Philadelphia 76ers — 1963–1981
1983–1985 		As P.A. announcer.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns G 1968–1977 Also served as head coach (1987).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Phoenix Suns G 1977–1988
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns G 1987–1998
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).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns G/F 1988–1995
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.[47]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Phoenix Suns G 1996–1998
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.[47]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns F 1988–1993 Number 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.[47]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns F 1999–2008
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Phoenix Suns F 2002–2010 Wore no. 1 from Template:Nbay to Template:Nbay.
Template:NtsTemplate:Efn Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns C 1975–1988 Number unretired for Grant Hill from Template:Nbay to Template:Nbay.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Phoenix Suns F 1992–1996 Number was previously only considered "honored" by the Suns on March 20, 2004, before considered properly retired by the franchise on October 28, 2023.[47]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Phoenix Suns F 1968–1974
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Phoenix Suns G 1975–1980
1983–1984 		Also served as head coach (1992–1996).
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Phoenix Suns — 1968–2005 As owner, executive, and head coach (1970; 1972–73).
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname† Phoenix Suns — 1970–1972
1988–1992
1996 		As head coach; inducted in the Suns' Ring of Honor posthumously.
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns — 1973–1987 As head coach. Also served as assistant head coach in the 1999–2000 NBA season.
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns — 1968–2000 As athletic trainer.
🎤 Template:Sortname Phoenix Suns — 1972–2023 As broadcaster
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers — 1970–1988 As team founder and owner; number still available (currently worn by Anfernee Simons).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers G 1976–1981
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers G 1975–1981
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers G 1971–1981
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers F 1976–1981
1987–1988
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Portland Trail Blazers G 1983–1995
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers G 1985–1995
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers F 1975–1982
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Portland Trail Blazers C 1974–1979 Did not play in Template:Nbay season due to injury.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers C 1972–1979
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers G 1970–1976
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Portland Trail Blazers — 1976–1986 As head coach; the number represents the 1977 NBA Championship he won while coaching the Blazers.
🎤 Template:Sortname Portland Trail Blazers — 1970–1998 As Broadcaster
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Sacramento Kings G 1970–1976 During 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.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Sacramento Kings G 1991–1998
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Sacramento Kings F 1998–2005
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Sacramento Kings
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Sacramento Kings G 1948–1955 The team was then known as the Rochester Royals.
Unretired for Domantas Sabonis starting with the 2024–25 season, with blessing from the Davies family.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Sacramento Kings F 1955–1958 The 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.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Sacramento Kings G 1960–1970 The team was then known as the Cincinnati Royals.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Sacramento Kings F 1999–2006 Director of player personnel and development (2015), assistant General Manager (2018)
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Sacramento Kings C 1999–2004 Vice president and general manager of basketball operations (2015–2020)
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Sacramento Kings F 1955–1966 The team was known as the Rochester Royals (1955–1957) and then as the Cincinnati Royals for the remainder of his career.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Sacramento Kings C 1970–1981 During 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).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname San Antonio Spurs G 1980–1987
1989–1990
Template:Nts Template:Sortname San Antonio Spurs G 1991
1992–1993
1994–2001 		Wore no. 15 during his first stint with the Spurs (1991).
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† San Antonio Spurs G 2001–2018
Template:Nts Template:Sortname San Antonio Spurs F 2001–2009 Unretired for LaMarcus Aldridge from 2015 to 2021. [48]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname San Antonio Spurs G 1973–1981
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† San Antonio Spurs G 2002–2018 [49]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† San Antonio Spurs F/C 1997–2016 Assistant coach from 2019 to 2020.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname San Antonio Spurs F 1989–1993
1994–2001 		Currently serves as a Spurs' TV color analyst (2004–present)
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† San Antonio Spurs G 1974–1985
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† San Antonio Spurs C 1989–2003
Template:NtsTemplate:Efn Template:Sortname Seattle SuperSonics G 1976–1985
Template:NtsTemplate:Efn Template:Sortname Seattle SuperSonics G 1985–1998 Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (2000–2005).
Template:NtsTemplate:Efn Template:Sortname† Seattle SuperSonics G 1968–1972 Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (1969–1972; 1977–1985), and as a broadcaster (2006–2008).
Template:NtsTemplate:Efn Template:Sortname† Seattle SuperSonics F 1971–1975
Template:NtsTemplate:Efn Template:Sortname Seattle SuperSonics G 1971–1984
Template:NtsTemplate:Efn Template:Sortname† Seattle SuperSonics C 1977–1986 Also served as assistant coach (2003–2007).
🎤Template:Efn Template:Sortname Seattle SuperSonics — 1967–1992 Announcer for the Seattle SuperSonics.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Toronto Raptors G/F 1998–2004 His number was retired on November 2, 2024, during halftime when the team played the Sacramento Kings [6]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Utah Jazz — 1981–1988 As head coach; also served as team president (1988–1998). [50]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Utah Jazz F 1979–1986 [50][51]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Utah Jazz G 1974–1980 The 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.
One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (Atlanta, New Orleans, Utah) 		[50]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Utah Jazz — 1985–2009 As owner. [50][52]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Utah Jazz G 1984–2003 [50][53]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Utah Jazz G 1994–2000 Also served as assistant coach (2011–2013). [50]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Utah Jazz F 1985–2003 [50][54]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Utah Jazz G 1980–1991 [50]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Utah Jazz C 1982–1993 [50]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Utah Jazz — 1988–2011 As head coach; the number represents his 1223 victories coaching the Jazz. [50]
🎤 Template:Sortname Utah Jazz — 1974–2009 As broadcaster. [50]
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Washington Wizards G 1967–1971 The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
Wore no. 33 during the 1967–68 season.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Washington Wizards F 1972–1981 When 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.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Washington Wizards F 1963–1972 The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname† Washington Wizards C 1968–1981 When 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.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname Washington Wizards G 1971–1979 When 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.

Chicago has introduced a Ring of Honor in January 2024, with all of the previously retired numbers and banners, plus other significant personnel in Bulls' history, as well as one full team.

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.[55] 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
7 Template:Sortname† Chicago Bulls F 1993–2000
25 Template:Sortname† Chicago Bulls F 1969–1975
53 Template:Sortname† Chicago Bulls C 1976–1982; 1987
91 Template:Sortname† Chicago Bulls F 1995–1998
— Template:Sortname Chicago Bulls — 1967-1972 As owner
— Template:Sortname† Chicago Bulls — 1985-1999 As Assistant Coach
18 Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers F/C 1986–1995
32 Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers F 1970–1973
21 Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers G 1982–1986
20, 4 Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers F 1974–1980, 1984 Broadcaster. Cavalier's Director of Alumni Relations
1, 11 Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers PG 1991–1997
30 Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers SF 1978–1981
22 Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers C 1974–1979
— Template:Sortname† Cleveland Cavaliers — 1986–1999 As General manager; first African-American sports team general manager
— Template:Sortname† Cleveland Cavaliers — 1970–1979 Original general manager and coach
— Template:Sortname† Cleveland Cavaliers — 1986–1993 As head Coach
— Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers — 1970–1980 Original owner of the team
— Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers — 1983–2005 As owner
— Template:Sortname Cleveland Cavaliers — 1970–present As stats crew chief
Template:Nts Template:Sortname†Template:Efn Los Angeles Lakers F 1948–1955 Also served as head coach (1960); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname†Template:Efn Los Angeles Lakers F 1949–1959 Team was then in Minneapolis.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname†Template:Efn Los Angeles Lakers G 1949–1956 Team was then in Minneapolis.
Template:Nts Template:Sortname†Template:Efn Los Angeles Lakers F/C 1953–1957 Team was then in Minneapolis.
Template:Ntsh— Template:Sortname†Template:Efn Los Angeles Lakers — 1948–1959 As 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.
  • Charles Barkley had his no. 34 retired by both the 76ers and Suns.
  • Vince Carter had his no. 15 jersey retired by the Raptors and the Nets.
  • 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, and his no. 32 by both the Heat and the Magic. O'Neal is one of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams, alongside Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich.
  • Dennis Rodman had his no. 10 retired by the Pistons, and his no. 91 appears in the Bulls' Ring of Honor .
  • Oscar Robertson had his no. 14 retired by the Kings, and his no. 1 by the Bucks.
  • On August 11, 2022, 12 days after his death, Bill Russell had his no. 6 retired league-wide, the first and thus far only NBA player to receive the honor.[56] Russell had previously had his number retired by the Celtics on March 12, 1972.
  • 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

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References

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