Jason Kidd, a Hall of Famer, wore No. He was in outstanding form in playoffs, averaging 24.9 PPG as Boston rolled to another NBA championship. Wore no. Wore no. 8 on March 24", "Pro Basketball; Wolves' Sealy, Former Star for St. John's, Dies in Car Crash", "Sixers to retire Dolph Schayes' No. Billy Cunningham, a.k.a. 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. 32 for his first three years with the St. Louis Hawks, before switching to the teens and ascending into stardom in St. Louis and Seattle. 5 for the Celtics. "He was totally unstoppable because of his quickness, diversification of moves and the long arms that gave him an angle to release the ball over a taller man or more explosive jumper. Do you have a sports website? It was Magic. 32 for the Milwaukee Bucks and was once praised by Michael Jordan as the greatest pure shooter in basketball history owner of the most beautiful stroke of all the people whom I can think of. The Bucks retired his No. A member of the NBA 35th and 50th Anniversary All-Time teams, he retired from the game in 1989 as the owner of eight playoff records and seven All-Star records. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. 32. Abdul-Jabbar left the NBA in 1989 as the game's all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points (24.6 PPG), 17,440 rebounds (11.2 RPG), 3,189 blocks (third-best in NBA history) from a 1,560-game career. Johnson was even more than a revolutionary player, who, at 6ft 9in, was the tallest point guard in league history. 32 for the bulk of his NBA career, including his 1977 NBA championship and 1978 MVP campaigns. From 1979 to 1997, US Senator (D) from New Jersey. 99 jersey in pregame ceremony", "HEAT To Retire Chris Bosh's No. Karl Malone is arguably the greatest power forward of all time. Only athletes who wore 32 for at least one professional season. Johnson did all of this while maintaining a childlike enthusiasm born of a pure love of sport and competition. The popularity of the 'Showtime' Lakers and their five championships in the 1980s caused perceptions to shift. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 33 for a few games in the 197172 season. As a tribute to the late, great Bill Russell number 6 has been retired across the league. His trademark shot, the Sky Hook, was the realisation of his unique skillset, a fluid, sweeping shot that became the NBA's most consistent and effective weapons. 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There are currently 33 days until the NBA season opener on Oct. 22. . Despite all his offensive production and honours, Malone was criticised for his failure to lead the Jazz to a championship. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. He wanted to shoot it at zero seconds on the clock.". Which NBA players are number 13? Again, Russell's impact was, and likely forever will be, unparalleled on and off the court. 6 to be retired across the NBA. The NBA and NBPA announced Thursday that Bill Russell's No. 12x NBA All-Star Find out more. Karl-Anthony Towns, a two-time All-Star and one-time Next Big Thing, is easily the best active No. Over the next 11 seasons, his scoring average never dipped below 25.2 PPG and he collected no less 9.80 RPG in any given season. Lewis Hamilton's race against time: Is eighth title dream still alive? 8 and 24 retired for, This page was last edited on 2 February 2023, at 07:11. 32 for nine of his 19 seasons. Watch classic NBA games on Sky Sports Arena at 9pm every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Ignore Pippen's career stats - averages of 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game do not reflect the astonishing versatility of his game. After one season, the team moved to, When he started his career with the team, it was known as the Baltimore Bullets. Never played for the franchise; number retired for "contributions to basketball". Have a tip? The SuperSonics retired his No. 42. Two players have had their numbers retired by teams they never played for. 6 in 1972. Bill Bridges wore No. "It's amazing to see how good Scottie is," said Kerr. Chubby Cox, Kobe Bryants uncle, and what a name. Playing 31.4 minutes per game off the bench, McHale averaged 18.4 PPG and 7.4 RPG, shot 55.6 per cent from the floor and won the NBA Sixth Man Award. Malone would continue to put up prodigious numbers for the Jazz in his last five years with the team but the team never again reached the Finals. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named MVP a record six times. All rights reserved. There's almost no way to measure the impact Russell had not just on the sport, but society as a whole, during his career, and he continued that impact throughout his life as one of the most socially conscious and active athletes we've ever seen. As far as win shares are concerned, there are nine players who accumulated at least 50 while predominantly wearing No. 44 in Honor of Elvin Hayes", "Lakers retire Shaquille O'Neal's jersey", "Lakers retire George Mikan's No. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. On January 30, 1994, during an 18-minute halftime ceremony at Boston Garden, Kevin McHale's uniform No 32 was retired. Kyrie is 6 feet 3 inches tall and plays the point guard position. Wore no. When Jordan retired following the Bulls first 'three-peat' in 1993, Pippen proved he could lead a team too, leading the Bulls to 55 regular season wins, finishing third in MVP voting and winning the MVP award at the 1994 All-Star Game. Served under the name of Lew Alcindor for two seasons before becoming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Frankie Brian Doug Christie Data Provided By All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. His career numbers are breathtaking. Thanks to the achievements of the players who wore them, certain NBA jersey numbers have become synonymous with championship wins, MVP victories and spectacular scoring feats. section: | slug: magic-johnson-calls-for-bill-russells-no-6-currently-worn-by-lebron-james-to-be-retired-across-nba | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | He forced Indiana Pacers' point guard Mark Jackson into seven turnovers and recorded seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Bulls scrapped to a 85-79 win, drawing high praise from team-mate Steve Kerr. He won a gold medal with the original Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. In Game 1 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals, he dominated the game despite scoring just four points. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (L) and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan (R) talk during a free-throw attempt during the fourth quarter 17 December at the United Center in Chicago. Do you have a blog? The team was in Minneapolis in his first two seasons (19581960). As assistant coach (19801995) and general manager (19952007). 6 may continue doing so, but the. The two formed the most consistent guard-forward combination in NBA history. Do you have a blog? In the years that followed, Michael Jordan would take the game to even higher levels of popularity. Most Valuable Player: Nikola Joki (26.4/10.8/8.3), Rookie of the Year: LaMelo Ball (15.7/5.9/6.1), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 4:52AM. 22 and No. Basketball stars have had success with the number as well with Shaquille O'Neal, Karl Malone, and Julius Irving thriving with the number 32 in the NBA. . John Johnson, a two-time All-Star, 1979 NBA champion and original point forward. The Celtics-Lakers rivalry in the 1980s, with Bird and Magic Johnson the headline stars, elevated NBA basketball into a global sport. We've added shooting handedness for all players in WNBA history to player pages! To qualify a player must play 70% of his team's games The 16-time NBA champion Lakers have only retired the numbers of Hall of Fame players: Wilt Chamberlain (13), Elgin Baylor (22), Gail Goodrich (25), Magic Johnson (32), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33), Shaquille O'Neal (34), James Worthy (42), Jerry West (44) and Jamaal Wilkes (52). It's all proof that anyone who wears #32 has a major legacy to live up to. 8x first-team All-Pro He was a 12-time All-Star and a nine-time member of the All-NBA First Team. Then one of our guys catches the ball and scores, and I run back up the floor convinced that he must've thrown it through somebody.". 32 for one season with the Cincinnati Royals, switched to No. Amare Stoudemire wore No. In the same article, Kevin Garnett added: "Scottie was definitely [someone who] I sat back and watched. He was a 12-time All-Star, a two-time NBA Finals MVP and a nine-time member of the All-NBA first team. Shaquille ONeal, another Hall of Famer and all-timer, donned No. He doesn't have to score a point and he can control the whole game.". He made eight of his 15 All-Star appearances wearing 32, and both the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat have retired the number in his honor, but three of his four titles and his lone MVP came wearing No. During his first four seasons (19731977), 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. The team was then known as the Rochester Royals. All Rights Reserved. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Although their numbers are displayed on the banners, only the No. 32 retired by the Seattle SuperSonics after spending his whole career with the team. Never played for the franchise, jersey retired for his contributions to basketball of Louisiana. He was a member of five championship teams. Ralph Simpson, father of four-time Grammy winner India Arie, wore No. He was a hero in death, drowning off the coat of Aruba while saving his wife from rough seas. "And he came out right about that exact spot and shot a shot right in my face. Your default site has been set for 7 days, Iconic NBA numbers: #32 Magic Johnson, Karl Malone, Kevin McHale, Magic Johnson in action for the Los Angeles Lakers, Papers: Ronaldo told Mane leaving Liverpool for Bayern was a 'great step', Ten Hag hails 'dominating' Maguire and Weghorst | Keane: West Ham 'laughable', Transfer Centre LIVE! Baby Jordan, a regrettable nickname even in the moment. The team was then on Long Island as the New York Nets. 32 jersey", "At long last, Milwaukee Bucks will retire Marques Johnson's No. In March 2015, the NBA began issuing Last Two Minutes reports that detail the performance of referees at the ends of games which the . Email him at rohrbach_ben@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! When he joined the team, it was known as the Baltimore Bullets. He surpassed Robertson's career assists record, a mark he later relinquished to John Stockton. Other NBA players who currently wear No. During his career with the team, it was known first as the Cincinnati Royals (19701972), then the Kansas CityOmaha Kings (19721975), and finally as the Kansas City Kings (19751976). 32 best? Follow @brohrbach, the most beautiful stroke of all the people whom I can think of. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at 'Kobe's work separated him from the rest', Ovie: Parker changes NBA for Euro players, Jordan's 'Last Dance' on Sky Q from April 20, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Died in a car crash while playing for the original incarnation of the team. 10 from 1970 to 1974. This is a number that has been dominated by guards, the most celebrated being Hall of Famer and all-time capital, Oscar Robertson. Rice tops Arteta wish list as Arsenal plan four signings, Arteta grateful for 'magic moments' as Arsenal go five points clear, PL hits and misses: Jota boosts Liverpool's attack; Zinchenko's spark, FA Cup QFs: Kompany returns to Man City with Burnley, Grimsby at Brighton. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 6 from No. What better way to pass the time than to count down these final 55 days by arguing over who wore each jersey number best until we reach No. Also served as general manager (19821986). Charles Barkley, the Hall of Famer whose No. As of 2022, only two teams in the NBA do not have any retired numbers: the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors. No portion of NBA.com His number 18 was later retired in honor of Cowens. Number represents his status as the 59th mayor of the city. McHale won the Sixth Man Award again in 1984-85, becoming the first repeat winner in the award's history. Or write about sports? 18) not be retired to allow future Celtics to wear it. In the latest feature in our series, we take at look at three of basketball's greatest players, all of whom wore No 32. Blade 38" deck(1/2"x63") 446 754-3029 Drive Belt 46" deck(1/2 . Except for 22, which was retired for Baylor, and 34, which was retired for O'Neal, these "honored numbers" are still available. As team owner. And the same goes to the 19 players who also hold the number . Find out more. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 32 for the entirety of a 13-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five championships and earning three MVP awards en route to a dozen All-Star nods. 30 retired for, Los Angeles Lakers' nos. 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