List of NBA retired numbers

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 November 2024, 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.

List

Key:

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Inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame

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Number retired league-wide

Retired NBA numbers

No.	Name	Team	Pos.	Years with franchise	Note	Refs
9	Bob Pettit †	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]
21	Dominique Wilkins †	Atlanta Hawks	F	1982–1994	Currently team vice president and television color analyst.	[1]
23	Lou Hudson †	Atlanta Hawks	F	1966–1977	The team was in St. Louis in his first two seasons (1966–1968).	[1]
44	Pete Maravich †	Atlanta Hawks	G	1970–1974	One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (Atlanta, New Orleans, Utah)
55	Dikembe Mutombo †	Atlanta Hawks	C	1996–2001
59	Kasim Reed	Atlanta Hawks	—	2010–2018	As mayor of Atlanta. Number represents his status as the 59th mayor of the city.
—	Ted Turner	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]
00	Robert Parish †	Boston Celtics	C	1980–1994		[3]
1	Walter A. Brown †	Boston Celtics	—	1946–1964	As team founder–owner.	[3]
2	Red Auerbach †	Boston Celtics	—	1950–2006	As head coach (1950–1966) and executive (1950–2006).	[3]
3	Dennis Johnson †	Boston Celtics	G	1983–1990	Served as assistant coach from 1993 to 1997.	[3]
5	Kevin Garnett †	Boston Celtics	F	2007–2013
6‡	Bill Russell †	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 (1966–1969). Number retired league-wide in 2022. [4]	[3]
10	Jo Jo White †	Boston Celtics	G	1969–1979		[3]
14	Bob Cousy †	Boston Celtics	G	1950–1963	Later served as team ambassador and color analyst.	[3]
15	Tom Heinsohn †	Boston Celtics	F	1956–1965	Also served as head coach (1969–1978); as broadcaster (1980–2020).	[3]
16	Satch Sanders †	Boston Celtics	F	1960–1973	Also served as head coach (1978).	[3]
17	John Havlicek †	Boston Celtics	F	1962–1978		[3]
18	Dave Cowens †	Boston Celtics	C	1970–1980	Also served as head coach (1978–1979).	[3]
19	Don Nelson †	Boston Celtics	F	1965–1976		[3]
21	Bill Sharman †	Boston Celtics	G	1951–1961		[3]
22	Ed Macauley †	Boston Celtics	C	1950–1956		[3]
23	Frank Ramsey †	Boston Celtics	F	1954–1964	Did not play in the 1955–56 season due to military service.	[3]
24	Sam Jones †	Boston Celtics	G	1957–1969		[3]
25	K. C. Jones †	Boston Celtics	G	1958–1967	Also served as head coach (1983–1988).	[3]
31	Cedric Maxwell	Boston Celtics	F	1977–1985	Also served as broadcaster (2001–present); briefly wore no. 30 in 1977–78.	[3]
32	Kevin McHale †	Boston Celtics	F	1980–1993		[3]
33	Larry Bird †	Boston Celtics	F	1979–1992		[3]
34	Paul Pierce †	Boston Celtics	F	1998–2013
35	Reggie Lewis	Boston Celtics	G	1987–1993	Died of a heart attack while still playing for the team; number retired posthumously.	[3]
LOSCY [a]	Jim Loscutoff	Boston Celtics	F	1955–1964	Wore no. 18 but decided to keep it active; number ultimately retired for Dave Cowens.	[3]
🎤	Johnny Most	Boston Celtics	—	1953–1990	As broadcaster.	[3]
3	Dražen Petrović †	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]
5	Jason Kidd †	Brooklyn Nets	G	2001–2008	The team was then the New Jersey Nets. Also served as head coach (2013–2014).	[6]
15	Vince Carter †	Brooklyn Nets	G	2004–2009	The team was then the New Jersey Nets. (To be retired January 25, 2025)	[6]
23	John Williamson	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]
25	Bill Melchionni	Brooklyn Nets	G	1969–1976	The team was then on Long Island as the New York Nets.	[6]
32	Julius Erving †	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]
52	Buck Williams	Brooklyn Nets	F	1981–1989	The team was then the New Jersey Nets.	[6]
13	Bobby Phills	Charlotte Hornets	G	1997–2000	Died in a car crash while playing for the original incarnation of the team. His jersey was retired posthumously.
4	Jerry Sloan †	Chicago Bulls	G	1966–1976	Also served as head coach (1979–1982).	[7]
10	Bob Love	Chicago Bulls	F	1968–1976	Bulls Director of Community Affairs since 1993	[7]
23	Michael Jordan †	Chicago Bulls	G	1984–1993 1995–1998	Briefly wore no. 45 in 1995 & 12 for one game in 1990 (due to his jersey being stolen).	[8]
33	Scottie Pippen †	Chicago Bulls	F	1987–1998 2003–2004		[8]
—	Phil Jackson † [b]	Chicago Bulls	—	1989–1998	As head coach (1989–1998).	[9]
—	Jerry Krause † [b]	Chicago Bulls	—	1985–2003	As general manager (1985–2003).	[9]
—	Johnny Kerr	Chicago Bulls	—	1966–2009	As head coach (1966–1968), business manager (1973–1975) and broadcaster (1977–2009).
7	Bingo Smith	Cleveland Cavaliers	F	1970–1979		[10]
11	Zydrunas Ilgauskas	Cleveland Cavaliers	C	1996–2010	Did not play in 1996–97 and 1999–2000 seasons due to injury.	[10]
22	Larry Nance	Cleveland Cavaliers	F	1988–1994	Briefly wore no. 6 in 1988. Number unretired for his son Larry Nance Jr. from 2018 to 2021.	[10]
25	Mark Price	Cleveland Cavaliers	G	1986–1995		[10]
34	Austin Carr	Cleveland Cavaliers	G	1971–1980		[10]
42	Nate Thurmond †	Cleveland Cavaliers	C	1975–1977		[10]
43	Brad Daugherty	Cleveland Cavaliers	C	1986–1996	Did not play in 1994–95 and 1995–96 seasons due to injury.	[10]
🎤	Joe Tait	Cleveland Cavaliers	—	1970–1981 1983–2011	As broadcaster.	[10]
—	Nick Gilbert	Cleveland Cavaliers	—		Late son of Cavs owner Dan Gilbert	[10]
12	Derek Harper	Dallas Mavericks	G	1983–1994 1996–1997
15	Brad Davis	Dallas Mavericks	G	1980–1992		[11]
22	Rolando Blackman	Dallas Mavericks	G	1981–1992		[11]
41	Dirk Nowitzki †	Dallas Mavericks	F/C	1998–2019
2	Alex English †	Denver Nuggets	F	1980–1990		[12]
12	Fat Lever	Denver Nuggets	G	1984–1990
33	David Thompson †	Denver Nuggets	F	1975–1982		[12]
40	Byron Beck	Denver Nuggets	C	1967–1977		[12]
44	Dan Issel †	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]
55	Dikembe Mutombo †	Denver Nuggets	C	1991–1996		[13]
432	Doug Moe	Denver Nuggets	—	1980–1990	As head coach; the number represents his 432 victories coaching the Nuggets.	[12]
1	Chauncey Billups †	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.
2	Chuck Daly †	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]
3	Ben Wallace †	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.
4	Joe Dumars †	Detroit Pistons	G	1985–1999	Also served as team president (2000–2014).	[14]
10	Dennis Rodman †	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 2015.	[14] [15]
11	Isiah Thomas †	Detroit Pistons	G	1981–1994	Wore no. 42 for one playoff game in 1985 (due to his jersey stolen).	[14]
15	Vinnie Johnson	Detroit Pistons	G	1981–1991	Served as a color analyst on Pistons radio broadcasts (1990–2001)	[14]
16	Bob Lanier †	Detroit Pistons	C	1970–1980		[14]
21	Dave Bing †	Detroit Pistons	G	1966–1975	Served as the 74th mayor of Detroit (2009–2013)	[14]
32	Richard Hamilton	Detroit Pistons	G/F	2002–2011
40	Bill Laimbeer	Detroit Pistons	C	1982–1993		[14]
—	William Davidson †	Detroit Pistons	—	1974–2009	As team owner.	[14]
—	Jack McCloskey	Detroit Pistons	—	1979–1992	As general manager.	[14]
13	Wilt Chamberlain †	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)	[16]
14	Tom Meschery	Golden State Warriors	F	1961–1967	Team was in Philadelphia (1961–1962) and San Francisco (1962–1967).	[16]
16	Al Attles †	Golden State Warriors	G	1960–1971	Also served as head coach (1969–1983).	[16]
17	Chris Mullin †	Golden State Warriors	SG/SF	1985–1997 2000–2001	Also served as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations (2004–2009).	[16]
24	Rick Barry †	Golden State Warriors	F	1965–1967 1972–1978		[16]
42	Nate Thurmond †	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.	[16]
11	Yao Ming†	Houston Rockets	C	2002–2011	Did not play in 2009–10 season due to injury.	[17]
22	Clyde Drexler †	Houston Rockets	G	1995–1998	Also served as broadcaster (2005–2020).	[17]
23	Calvin Murphy †	Houston Rockets	G	1970–1983	Team was in San Diego (1970–1971). Also served as broadcaster (1985–2004).	[17]
24	Moses Malone †	Houston Rockets	C	1976–1982	Wore no. 21 during the 1976–77 season.	[17]
34	Hakeem Olajuwon †	Houston Rockets	C	1984–2001		[17]
44	Elvin Hayes †	Houston Rockets	F	1968–1972 1981–1984	Wore no. 11 from 1968 to 1971; team was in San Diego during that span.	[18]
45	Rudy Tomjanovich †	Houston Rockets	F	1970–1981	Team was in San Diego (1970–1971). Also served as head coach (1991–2003).	[17]
CD	Carroll Dawson [c]	Houston Rockets	—	1980–2007	As assistant coach (1980–1995) and general manager (1995–2007).	[19]
30	George McGinnis †	Indiana Pacers	F	1971–1975 1980–1982
31	Reggie Miller †	Indiana Pacers	G	1987–2005
34	Mel Daniels †	Indiana Pacers	C	1967–1974	Also served as head coach (1988).
35	Roger Brown †	Indiana Pacers	F	1967–1974	Coming from ABA Pacers. He did not play a match in the NBA.
529	Bobby Leonard †	Indiana Pacers	—	1968–1980	As head coach; the number represents his 529 victories coaching the Pacers.
8	Kobe Bryant †	Los Angeles Lakers	G	1996–2016	Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
13	Wilt Chamberlain †	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)
16	Pau Gasol †	Los Angeles Lakers	C	2008–2014	First pair of siblings, with brother Marc Gasol to have jerseys retired by NBA teams.
21	Michael Cooper †	Los Angeles Lakers	G	1978–1990	To be retired January 13, 2025.	[20]
22	Elgin Baylor †	Los Angeles Lakers	F	1958–1971	The team was in Minneapolis in his first two seasons (1958–1960).
24	Kobe Bryant †	Los Angeles Lakers	G	2006–2016	Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
25	Gail Goodrich †	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.
32	Earvin "Magic" Johnson †	Los Angeles Lakers	G	1979–1991 1996	Also served as head coach in 1994, and President of Basketball Operations (2017–2019).
33	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar †	Los Angeles Lakers	C	1975–1989
34	Shaquille O'Neal †	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).	[21]
42	James Worthy †	Los Angeles Lakers	F	1982–1994
44	Jerry West †	Los Angeles Lakers	G	1960–1974	Also served as head coach (1976–1979) and general manager (1981–2002).
52	Jamaal Wilkes †	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.
99	George Mikan †	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.	[22]
🎤	Chick Hearn †	Los Angeles Lakers	—	1961–2002	As broadcaster.
33	Marc Gasol	Memphis Grizzlies	F	2008–2019	First pair of siblings, with brother Pau Gasol to have jerseys retired by NBA teams.
50	Zach Randolph	Memphis Grizzlies	F	2009–2017
🎤	Don Poier	Memphis Grizzlies	—	1995–2005	As broadcaster
1	Chris Bosh †	Miami Heat	F/C	2010–2017	Did not play in 2016–17 season due to injury.	[23]
3	Dwyane Wade †	Miami Heat	G	2003–2016 2018–2019		[24]
10	Tim Hardaway †	Miami Heat	G	1996–2001		[25]
13	Dan Marino	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).	[26]
23	Michael Jordan †	Miami Heat	G	—	Never played for the franchise; number retired for "contributions to basketball".	[27] [28]
32	Shaquille O'Neal †	Miami Heat	C	2004–2008	One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (L.A. Lakers, Miami and Orlando).	[29]
33	Alonzo Mourning †	Miami Heat	C	1995–2003 2005–2008	Did not play in 2002–03 season due to injury. Since 2009, Vice President of Player Programs and Development	[30]
40	Udonis Haslem	Miami Heat	F/C	2003–2023	Named Vice President of Basketball Development shortly after retiring from play. [31]	[32]
1	Oscar Robertson †	Milwaukee Bucks	G	1970–1974	Retired October 18, 1974	[33]
2	Junior Bridgeman	Milwaukee Bucks	F	1975–1984 1986–1987		[34]
4	Sidney Moncrief †	Milwaukee Bucks	G	1979–1989		[35]
8	Marques Johnson	Milwaukee Bucks	F	1977–1984	Television color analyst since 2015.	[36]
10	Bob Dandridge †	Milwaukee Bucks	F	1969–1977 1981
14	Jon McGlocklin	Milwaukee Bucks	G	1968–1976	Also served as broadcaster (1985–2018).	[37]
16	Bob Lanier †	Milwaukee Bucks	C	1980–1984		[38]
32	Brian Winters	Milwaukee Bucks	G	1975–1983		[39]
33	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar †	Milwaukee Bucks	C	1969–1975	Served under the name of Lew Alcindor for two seasons before becoming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.	[40]
2	Malik Sealy	Minnesota Timberwolves	F	1997–2000	Died in a car crash while playing for the team. [41] His jersey was retired posthumously.
Flip	Flip Saunders	Minnesota Timberwolves	—	1995–2005 2014–2015	As Head coach.
7	Pete Maravich †	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)
10	Walt Frazier †	New York Knicks	G	1967–1977	Also served as a broadcaster.
12	Dick Barnett †	New York Knicks	G	1965–1973
15	Earl Monroe †	New York Knicks	G	1971–1980	Wore no. 33 for a few games in the 1971–72 season.
15	Dick McGuire †	New York Knicks	G	1949–1957	Also served as head coach (1965–1968) and scouting director.
19	Willis Reed †	New York Knicks	C	1964–1974	Also served as head coach (1977–1978).
22	Dave DeBusschere †	New York Knicks	F	1968–1974	Also served as general manager (1982–1986).
24	Bill Bradley †	New York Knicks	F	1967–1977	From 1979 to 1997, US Senator (D) from New Jersey
33	Patrick Ewing †	New York Knicks	C	1985–2000
613	Red Holzman †	New York Knicks	—	1967–1977 1978–1982	As head coach; the number represents his 613 victories coaching the Knicks.
4	Nick Collison	Oklahoma City Thunder	F/C	2003–2018	Did not play in 2003–04 season due to injury. The team was in Seattle (Seattle SuperSonics) in his first five seasons (2003–2008).
6	Sixth man	Orlando Magic	—	—	Temporarily unretired for Patrick Ewing during the 2001–02 season, as his customary no. 33 was worn by Grant Hill.
32	Shaquille O'Neal †	Orlando Magic	C	1992–1996	One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (L.A. Lakers, Miami and Orlando).
2	Moses Malone †	Philadelphia 76ers	C	1982–1986 1993–1994
3	Allen Iverson †	Philadelphia 76ers	G	1996–2006 2009–2010
4	Dolph Schayes †	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.	[42]
6	Julius Erving †	Philadelphia 76ers	F	1976–1987
10	Maurice Cheeks †	Philadelphia 76ers	G	1978–1989	Also served as head coach (2005–2008).
13	Wilt Chamberlain †	Philadelphia 76ers	C	1965–1968	Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia).
15	Hal Greer †	Philadelphia 76ers	G	1958–1973
24	Bobby Jones †	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. [43]
32	Billy Cunningham	Philadelphia 76ers	F	1965–1972 1974–1975	Also served as head coach (1977–1985); briefly un-retired for Charles Barkley in the 1991–92 season. [44]
34	Charles Barkley †	Philadelphia 76ers	F	1984–1992	Also wore #32 during the 1991–92 season as a tribute to Magic Johnson (see Billy Cunningham).
🎤	Dave Zinkoff	Philadelphia 76ers	—	1963–1981 1983–1985	As P.A. announcer.
5	Dick Van Arsdale	Phoenix Suns	G	1968–1977	Also served as head coach (1987).
6	Walter Davis †	Phoenix Suns	G	1977–1988
7	Kevin Johnson	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).
9	Dan Majerle	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. [45]
13	Steve Nash †	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. [45]
24	Tom Chambers	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. [45]
31	Shawn Marion	Phoenix Suns	F	1999–2008
32	Amar'e Stoudemire	Phoenix Suns	F	2002–2010	Wore no. 1 from 2006 to 2010.
33 [d]	Alvan Adams	Phoenix Suns	C	1975–1988	Number unretired for Grant Hill from 2007 to 2013.
34	Charles Barkley †	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. [45]
42	Connie Hawkins †	Phoenix Suns	F	1968–1974
44	Paul Westphal †	Phoenix Suns	G	1975–1980 1983–1984	Also served as head coach (1992–1996).
—	Jerry Colangelo †	Phoenix Suns	—	1968–2005	As owner, executive, and head coach (1970; 1972–73).
—	Cotton Fitzsimmons †	Phoenix Suns	—	1970–1972 1988–1992 1996	As head coach; inducted in the Suns' Ring of Honor posthumously.
—	John MacLeod	Phoenix Suns	—	1973–1987	As head coach. Also served as assistant head coach in the 1999–2000 NBA season.
—	Joe Proski	Phoenix Suns	—	1968–2000	As athletic trainer.
🎤	Al McCoy	Phoenix Suns	—	1972–2023	As broadcaster
1	Larry Weinberg	Portland Trail Blazers	—	1970–1988	As team founder and owner; number still available (currently worn by Anfernee Simons).
13	Dave Twardzik	Portland Trail Blazers	G	1976–1981
14	Lionel Hollins	Portland Trail Blazers	G	1975–1981
15	Larry Steele	Portland Trail Blazers	G	1971–1981
20	Maurice Lucas	Portland Trail Blazers	F	1976–1981 1987–1988
22	Clyde Drexler †	Portland Trail Blazers	G	1983–1995
30	Terry Porter	Portland Trail Blazers	G	1985–1995
30	Bob Gross	Portland Trail Blazers	F	1975–1982
32	Bill Walton †	Portland Trail Blazers	C	1974–1979	Did not play in 1978–79 season due to injury.
36	Lloyd Neal	Portland Trail Blazers	C	1972–1979
45	Geoff Petrie	Portland Trail Blazers	G	1970–1976
77	Jack Ramsay †	Portland Trail Blazers	—	1976–1986	As head coach; the number represents the 1977 NBA Championship he won while coaching the Blazers.
🎤	Bill Schonely	Portland Trail Blazers	—	1970–1998	As Broadcaster
1	Nate Archibald †	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.
2	Mitch Richmond †	Sacramento Kings	G	1991–1998
4	Chris Webber †	Sacramento Kings	F	1998–2005
6	Sixth man	Sacramento Kings
11	Bob Davies †	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.
12	Maurice Stokes †	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.
14	Oscar Robertson †	Sacramento Kings	G	1960–1970	The team was then known as the Cincinnati Royals.
16	Peja Stojakovic	Sacramento Kings	F	1999–2006	Director of player personnel and development (2015), assistant General Manager (2018)
21	Vlade Divac †	Sacramento Kings	C	1999–2004	Vice president and general manager of basketball operations (2015–2020)
27	Jack Twyman †	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.
44	Sam Lacey	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).
00	Johnny Moore	San Antonio Spurs	G	1980–1987 1989–1990
6	Avery Johnson	San Antonio Spurs	G	1991 1992–1993 1994–2001	Wore no. 15 during his first stint with the Spurs (1991).
9	Tony Parker †	San Antonio Spurs	G	2001–2018
12	Bruce Bowen	San Antonio Spurs	F	2001–2009	Unretired for LaMarcus Aldridge from 2015 to 2021.	[46]
13	James Silas	San Antonio Spurs	G	1973–1981
20	Manu Ginobili †	San Antonio Spurs	G	2002–2018		[47]
21	Tim Duncan †	San Antonio Spurs	F/C	1997–2016	Assistant coach from 2019 to 2020.
32	Sean Elliott	San Antonio Spurs	F	1989–1993 1994–2001	Currently serves as a Spurs' TV color analyst (2004–present)
44	George Gervin †	San Antonio Spurs	G	1974–1985
50	David Robinson †	San Antonio Spurs	C	1989–2003
1 [e]	Gus Williams	Seattle SuperSonics	G	1976–1985
10 [e]	Nate McMillan	Seattle SuperSonics	G	1985–1998	Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (2000–2005).
19 [e]	Lenny Wilkens †	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).
24 [e]	Spencer Haywood †	Seattle SuperSonics	F	1971–1975
32 [e]	Fred Brown	Seattle SuperSonics	G	1971–1984
43 [e]	Jack Sikma †	Seattle SuperSonics	C	1977–1986	Also served as assistant coach (2003–2007).
🎤 [e]	Bob Blackburn	Seattle SuperSonics	—	1967–1992	Announcer for the Seattle SuperSonics.
15	Vince Carter †	Toronto Raptors	G/F	1998–2004	His number was retired on November 2, 2024, during halftime when the team played the Sacramento Kings	[6]
1	Frank Layden	Utah Jazz	—	1981–1988	As head coach; also served as team president (1988–1998).	[48]
4	Adrian Dantley †	Utah Jazz	F	1979–1986		[48] [49]
7	Pete Maravich †	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)	[48]
9	Larry Miller	Utah Jazz	—	1985–2009	As owner.	[48] [50]
12	John Stockton †	Utah Jazz	G	1984–2003		[48] [51]
14	Jeff Hornacek	Utah Jazz	G	1994–2000	Also served as assistant coach (2011–2013).	[48]
32	Karl Malone †	Utah Jazz	F	1985–2003		[48] [52]
35	Darrell Griffith	Utah Jazz	G	1980–1991		[48]
53	Mark Eaton	Utah Jazz	C	1982–1993		[48]
1,223	Jerry Sloan †	Utah Jazz	—	1988–2011	As head coach; the number represents his 1223 victories coaching the Jazz.	[48]
🎤	Hot Rod Hundley	Utah Jazz	—	1974–2009	As broadcaster.	[48]
10	Earl Monroe †	Washington Wizards	G	1967–1971	The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets. Wore no. 33 during the 1967–68 season.
11	Elvin Hayes †	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.
25	Gus Johnson †	Washington Wizards	F	1963–1972	The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
41	Wes Unseld †	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.
45	Phil Chenier	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. ^[53] 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	Toni Kukoč †	Chicago Bulls	F	1993–2000
25	Chet Walker †	Chicago Bulls	F	1969–1975
53	Artis Gilmore †	Chicago Bulls	C	1976–1982; 1987
91	Dennis Rodman †	Chicago Bulls	F	1995–1998
—	Dick Klein	Chicago Bulls	—	1967-1972	As owner
—	Tex Winter †	Chicago Bulls	—	1985-1999	As Assistant Coach
18	John "Hot Rod" Williams	Cleveland Cavaliers	F/C	1986–1995
32	John Johnson	Cleveland Cavaliers	F	1970–1973
21	World B. Free	Cleveland Cavaliers	G	1982–1986
20, 4	Campy Russell	Cleveland Cavaliers	F	1974–1980, 1984	Broadcaster. Cavalier's Director of Alumni Relations
1, 11	Terrell Brandon	Cleveland Cavaliers	PG	1991–1997
30	Mike Mitchell	Cleveland Cavaliers	SF	1978–1981
22	Jim Chones	Cleveland Cavaliers	C	1974–1979
—	Wayne Embry †	Cleveland Cavaliers	—	1986–1999	As General manager; first African-American sports team general manager
—	Bill Fitch †	Cleveland Cavaliers	—	1970–1979	Original general manager and coach
—	Lenny Wilkens †	Cleveland Cavaliers	—	1986–1993	As head Coach
—	Nick Mileti	Cleveland Cavaliers	—	1970–1980	Original owner of the team
—	Gordon Gund	Cleveland Cavaliers	—	1983–2005	As owner
—	Chuck Broski	Cleveland Cavaliers	—	1970–present	As stats crew chief
17	Jim Pollard † [f]	Los Angeles Lakers	F	1948–1955	Also served as head coach (1960); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles.
19	Vern Mikkelsen † [f]	Los Angeles Lakers	F	1949–1959	Team was then in Minneapolis.
22	Slater Martin † [f]	Los Angeles Lakers	G	1949–1956	Team was then in Minneapolis.
34	Clyde Lovellette † [f]	Los Angeles Lakers	F/C	1953–1957	Team was then in Minneapolis.
—	John Kundla † [f]	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 is scheduled to have his no. 15 jersey retired by 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. ^[54] 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:

• New York Knicks' no. 15 retired for Earl Monroe in 1986 and Dick McGuire in 1992.
• Portland Trail Blazers' no. 30 retired for Bob Gross and Terry Porter in 2008.

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

• NBA anniversary teams
• List of NCAA men's basketball retired numbers

Notes

1. Loscutoff asked that his number (No. 18) not be retired to allow future Celtics to wear it. His number is represented by "LOSCY." His number 18 was later retired in honor of Cowens. ^[3]
2. Jackson and Krause do not have actual numbers retired in their honor.
3. Dawson does not have an actual number retired in his honor; rather, a banner with his initials is hanging from the rafters to pay tribute to his 27 years of service to the team. ^[19]
4. Although No. 33 is retired, Grant Hill received permission from Adams to wear it during his time with the Suns.
5. As a result of the Seattle SuperSonics relocation to Oklahoma City in 2008, the SuperSonics' history (including retired numbers) is shared with the Oklahoma City Thunder, although the team colors, uniforms and logos remain available for use by a future NBA team in Seattle.
6. Numbers hang to the rafters as honored Minneapolis Lakers. These five Hall-of-Famers were instrumental to the franchise's success during its days in Minneapolis. Except for 22, which was retired for Baylor, and 34, which was retired for O'Neal, these "honored numbers" are still available.

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