What numbers are 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).
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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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Why is number 6 retired in the NBA?

The NBA has retired Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey to honor his legacy on and off the court.
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Is the number 24 retired in the NBA?

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. 24 in honor of Bryant.
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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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Why can't NBA players wear 69?

The NBA has always allowed other numbers from 0 to 99, but use of digits 6 through 9 is less common than 0 through 5 since most players tend to keep the numbers that they had previously worn in college.
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Who has Jordans 6 Rings?

Four players, Bob Cousy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, won six championships each. Jordan and Pippen are members of the Chicago Bulls team who won three consecutive championships twice in the 1990s.
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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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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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Why is number 23 retired in the NBA?

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 retired in all sports?

42. 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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Why is number 42 retired in Baseball?

In April 1997, on the 50th anniversary of the breaking of the colour bar in baseball, baseball commissioner Bud Selig retired Robinson's jersey number, 42, from Major League Baseball.
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Is number 13 retired for the Warriors?

Russell's #6 jersey is the seventh jersey number retired by the Warriors, joining Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Meschery (#14), Alvin Attles (#16), Chris Mullin (#17), Rick Barry (#24) and Nate Thurmond (#42).
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What number is not allowed in the NBA?

NBA players are not allowed to wear numbers higher than 99 for NBA games. The NBA has attempted to make changes in the past but was met with a lot of pushback by fans. Those who were used to watching their favorite players wearing specific jersey numbers especially retired jerseys.
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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 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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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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Is number 8 retired for the Lakers?

99 will be the 12th unavailable number for future Lakers players, as both of five-time title-winning point guard Kobe Bryant's jerseys, No. 8 and No. 24, have been retired.
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Why did Orlando retire number 6?

7 hanging in honor of New Orleans legend Pete Maravich, and the Orlando Magic have retired No. 6 to honor the fans, aka "The Sixth Man."
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Is number 33 retired for the Bulls?

Former Bulls great and Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen had his No. 33 jersey retired at the United Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005 during halftime of the Bulls' game against the L.A. Lakers.
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Is number 34 retired for the Lakers?

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Retired on April 2, 2013 in honor of Shaquille O'Neal, who helped lead the Lakers to three straight NBA championships from 2000-02 ...
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Who was Jordan's biggest competition?

Michael Jordan's five biggest rivals: Isiah Thomas at top; Patrick Ewing ranks high despite one-sided results
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  • Patrick Ewing. ...
  • Magic Johnson. ...
  • Charles Barkley. ...
  • Karl Malone.
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Could Jordan have won without Pippen?

NBA Analyst Says Michael Jordan Couldn't Win Championships Without Scottie Pippen, While LeBron James Won Multiple Championships With Other Players: "He Won Without Kyrie Irving. He Won Without Anthony Davis. He Won Without Dwyane Wade..."
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How many MJ rings are there?

Jordan won six championships with the Bulls and was named Finals MVP all six times. He was the NBA Most Valuable Player five times and a 14-time All-Star. He was All-Star game MVP three times and Defensive Player of the Year.
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