NBA retired jerseys

By Team

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, 1968-77 Atlanta)
• 40 - Jason Collier, F/C 2003-05

Boston Celtics

• 00 - Robert Parish, C, 1980-94
• 1 - Walter A. Brown, team founder-owner, 1946-65
• 2 - Red Auerbach, Head Coach, 1950-66;, Executive, 1950-present
• 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's 18 jersey was retired, but kept active for Dave Cowens. Instead of two 18s on their retired number banners, 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 (including 1959-62 in Philadelphia)
• 14 - Tom Meschery, F, 1961-71 (including 1961-62 in Philadelphia)
• 16 - Al Attles, G, 1960-71 (including 1960-62 in Philadelphia); Head Coach, 1970-83; also team executive
• 24 - Rick Barry, F, 1965-67 & 1972-78
• 42 - Nate Thurmond, C, 1963-74

Houston Rockets

• 22 - Clyde Drexler, G, 1995-98
• 23 - Calvin Murphy, G, 1970-83 (including last season in 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

Indiana Pacers

• 30 - George McGinnis, F, 1971-75 & 1980-82
• 31 - Reggie Miller, G, 1987-2005 (The Pacers have announced they will retire the number in March 2006)
• 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 (including team's last season in Minneapolis)
• 25 - Gail Goodrich, G, 1965-68 & 1970-76
• 32 - 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
• MIKE - Chick Hearn, The Greatest Broadcaster Ever, 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 numbers are apparently still in use, Andrew Bynum currently wears jersey #17

Memphis Grizzlies

• None

Miami Heat

• 23 - Michael Jordan (never played for the team)

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 (Long Island)
• 23 - John Williamson, G, 1973-80 (1973-77 Long Island, 1977-80 New Jersey)
• 25 - Bill Melchionni, G, 1969-76 (Long Island)
• 32 - Julius Erving, F, 1973-76 (Long Island)
• 52 - Buck Williams, F, 1981-89

New Orleans Hornets

• 6 - The Fans (Sixth Man, originally the fans in Charlotte)
• 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, 1963-73 (1958-73 if Syracuse Nationals service is included)
• 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 in Cincinnati, 1972-76 in Kansas City)
• 2 - Mitch Richmond, G, 1991-98 (all in Sacramento)
• 6 - The Fans of Sacramento (Sixth Man)
• 11 - Bob Davies, G, 1948-55 (all in Rochester)
• 12 - Maurice Stokes, F, 1955-58 (all in Cincinnati)
• 14 - Oscar Robertson, G, 1960-70 (all in Cincinnati)
• 27 - Jack Twyman, F, 1955-66 (1955-57 in Rochester, 1957-66 in Cincinnati)
• 44 - Sam Lacey, C, 1970-81 (1970-72 in Cincinnati, 1972-81 in Kansas City)

San Antonio Spurs

• 00 - Johnny Moore, G, 1980-88 & 1989-90
• 13 - James Silas, G, 1972-81 (including the last season in 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
• 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
• 7 - Pete Maravich, G, 1974-79
• 12 - John Stockton, G, 1984-2003
• 14 - Jeff Hornacek, G, 1994-2000
• 35 - Darrell Griffith, G, 1980-91
• 53 - Mark Eaton, C, 1982-93

Washington Wizards

• 11 - Elvin Hayes, F, 1972-81 (1972-73 Baltimore)
• 25 - Gus Johnson, F, 1963-72 (all in Baltimore)
• 41 - Wes Unseld, C, 1968-81 (1968-73 Baltimore); Head Coach, 1987-94

By Number

00

• Robert Parish, Boston Celtics

1

• Walter A. Brown, Boston Celtics

2

• Red Auerbach, Boston Celtics

3

• Dennis Johnson, Boston Celtics

6

• Bill Russell, Boston Celtics

9

• Bob Pettit, Atlanta Hawks

10

• Jo Jo White, Boston Celtics

14

• Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics

15

• Tom Heinsohn, Boston Celtics

16

• Satch Sanders, Boston Celtics

17

• Ted Turner, Atlanta Hawks
• John Havlicek, Boston Celtics

18

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

19

• Don Nelson, Boston Celtics

21

• Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks
• Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics

22

• Ed Macauley, Boston Celtics

23

• Lou Hudson, Atlanta Hawks
• Frank Ramsey, Boston Celtics

24

• Sam Jones, Boston Celtics

25

• K.C. Jones, Boston Celtics

31

• Cedric Maxwell, Boston Celtics

32

• Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics

33

• Larry Bird, Boston Celtics

35

• Reggie Lewis, Boston Celtics

40

• Jason Collier, Atlanta Hawks

Microphone

• Johnny Most, Boston Celtics