What NBA numbers are retired?

Frank Layden (1), Adrian Dantley (4), Pete Maravich (7), John Stockton (12), Jeff Hornacek (14), Karl Malone (32), Darrell Griffith (35), Mark Eaton (53), Jerry Sloan (1223).
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Are any NBA numbers retired?

As of 2022, only two teams in the NBA do not have any retired numbers: the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors. 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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Is the number 24 retired in the NBA?

8, No. 24 Jerseys Both Will Be Retired by Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Tuesday they will retire both the No.
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Why is number 32 retired in the NBA?

Dr. J's first professional retirement ceremony came while he was still playing. During a final appearance against the Nets in 1987, the organization honored him by retiring his No. 32 in recognition of his time with the ABA's New York Nets.
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What numbers are not allowed in NBA?

The NBA allows fifteen different digits that include everything from 0-99, as well as 00! There are no restrictions put in place regarding which digit you need to wear so long as it falls within those ranges. This includes double-digit jerseys too such as No. 12 or No.
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Did they ban the number 69 in the NBA?

No NBA player has ever worn the number 69, which is believed to be implicitly banned due to its sexual connotations; the NBA has never confirmed this. Dennis Rodman had allegedly requested the number 69 when he joined the Dallas Mavericks but was refused and instead wore 70.
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What is the rarest number in the NBA?

In fact, the following numbers have never been worn: 58, 59, 64, 69, 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 82, 87 and 97.
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Is number 42 retired in all sports?

Robinson played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers' 1955 World Series championship. In 1997, MLB retired his uniform number 42 across all major league teams; he was the first professional athlete in any sport to be so honored.
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Is 23 retired by the Bulls?

Are there any unexpected retired numbers? Of course the Chicago Bulls retired Michael Jordan's No. 23. But so did the Miami Heat, even though Jordan never played for them.
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Is number 23 retired for NBA?

They are the only team in the NBA to have raised to the rafters the jersey numbers of athletes who never played for them. That's the honor the organization bestowed Michael Jordan's No. 23 in 2003. And while his number is not officially retired, the Heat also hung Dan Marino's No.
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Is number 13 retired in the NBA?

Wilt Chamberlain, Warriors (13), Lakers (13) and 76ers (13) Wilt Chamberlain is the only player in NBA history to have his jersey retired by three teams. The Golden State Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers have all retired his jersey.
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Is number 24 and 8 retired?

Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 are retired by the Los Angeles Lakers. Following Bryant's death, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced the team would retire No.
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Is 33 retired?

On March 20, 1990, the organization that he delivered five championships to decided to cement his eternal status by retiring his No. 33 jersey. The Lakers hosted the visiting Charlotte Hornets at The Great Western Forum, with a packed crowd ready to pay tribute to the 19-time All-Star.
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Is the number 1 retired in the NBA?

Frank Layden (1), Adrian Dantley (4), Pete Maravich (7), John Stockton (12), Jeff Hornacek (14), Karl Malone (32), Darrell Griffith (35), Mark Eaton (53), Jerry Sloan (1223). The NBA announced that it will permanently retire Bill Russell's No.
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Can LeBron still wear 6?

No one will ever be issued 6 again, although players that currently wear it like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be grandfathered in so they do not have to change.
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Is number 23 retired for the Heat?

On this date in 2003, the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan's No. 23 jersey, despite him never playing for the franchise. JVahn Wilson and 22,132 others like this.
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Is 99 retired in the NBA?

Hall of Fame George Mikan is the 11th player in Los Angeles Lakers history to have his jersey raised to the rafters. Full ceremony: Lakers retire George Mikan's No. 99 jersey in a pregame ceremony. The Los Angeles Lakers retired Hall of Famer George Mikan's jersey Sunday night in a pregame ceremony.
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Why did Miami retired 23?

The Heat retired Jordan's number 23 jersey in April 2003 to honor Jordan's achievements and contributions in basketball. The Heat are the only NBA team other than the Chicago Bulls to have retired the number 23 jersey in honor of Jordan.
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Is Jordans number retired?

The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat retired the number 23 in honor of Michael Jordan. Jordan never played for the Miami Heat. Jordan is one of the 14 people to have a number retired by two different teams.
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Is 42 banned in baseball?

In 1997, Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson by making his No. 42 the first uniform number to be retired across the sport.
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Is the number 44 retired?

44 (plus more fun with retired numbers) On April 15, 1977 — 20 years to the day before baseball recognized and embraced the date's significance as Jackie Robinson's debut anniversary — Hank Aaron broke important new ground himself.
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Will number 46 be retired?

Retiring from MotoGP™ at the end of 2021, the 'Doctor' is now joined by his racing number as a spectator of the world's fastest motorcycle racing Championship. "It is a mixture of feelings, from one side, it is very sad that I've finished, I've stopped, and also the 46 it is retired from MotoGP.
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What number is illegal in basketball?

Because of the N.C.A.A.'s longstanding Rule 1, Section 22, Article 7, Clause b. 2 — the little-known statute that prohibits college basketball players from wearing any of the numerals 6, 7, 8 or 9. Those are the numbers you will not see on a college basketball court.
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What is the luckiest jersey number?

Seven was the most popular choice for both men and women. The survey revealed some other findings, too.
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Is 0 a legal basketball number?

3. Legal numbers are: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 00, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55.
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