List of National Basketball Association retired numbers

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 2019, three teams, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Toronto Raptors do not have any retired numbers, although the owner of the Memphis Grizzlies has stated that he will retire number 50 of Zach Randolph, 33 of Marc Gasol, number 11 of Mike Conley, and number 9 of Tony Allen in the future.[1][2][3][4]

Los Angeles Lakers retired jerseys hanging inside the Staples Center, January 2013

List
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame
No. Name Team Pos. Years with franchise Note Refs
9Bob PettitAtlanta HawksF1954–1965Did not play for franchise in Atlanta. Played in Milwaukee during rookie season of 1954–55, then remainder of career in St. Louis.[5]
21Dominique WilkinsAtlanta HawksF1982–1994Currently team vice president and television color analyst.[5]
23Lou HudsonAtlanta HawksF1966–1977The team was in St. Louis in his first two seasons (1966–1968).[5]
44Pete MaravichAtlanta HawksG1970–1974
55Dikembe MutomboAtlanta HawksC1996–2001
59Kasim ReedAtlanta Hawks—2010–2018As mayor of Atlanta. Number represents his status as the 59th mayor of the city.
—Ted TurnerAtlanta Hawks—1977–2001As 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.[6]
00Robert ParishBoston CelticsC1980–1994[7]
1Walter A. BrownBoston Celtics—1946–1964As team founder–owner.[7]
2Red AuerbachBoston Celtics—1950–2006As head coach (1950–1966) and executive (1950–2006).[7]
3Dennis JohnsonBoston CelticsG1983–1990Served as assistant coach from 1993 to 1997.[7]
5Kevin GarnettBoston CelticsF/C2007–2013To be retired during the 2020–21 season.[8]
6Bill RussellBoston CelticsC1956–1969Also served as head coach (1966–1969).[7]
10Jo Jo WhiteBoston CelticsG1969–1979[7]
14Bob CousyBoston CelticsG1950–1963Later served as team ambassador and color analyst.[7]
15Tom HeinsohnBoston CelticsF1956–1965Also served as head coach (1969–1978); as broadcaster (1980–2020).[7]
16Satch SandersBoston CelticsF1960–1973Also served as head coach (1978).[7]
17John HavlicekBoston CelticsF1962–1978[7]
18Dave CowensBoston CelticsC1970–1980Also served as head coach (1978–1979).[7]
19Don NelsonBoston CelticsF1965–1976[7]
21Bill SharmanBoston CelticsG1951–1961[7]
22Ed MacauleyBoston CelticsC1950–1956[7]
23Frank RamseyBoston CelticsF1954–1964Did not play in the 1955–56 season due to military service.[7]
24Sam JonesBoston CelticsG1957–1969[7]
25K. C. JonesBoston CelticsG1958–1967Also served as head coach (1983–1988).[7]
31Cedric MaxwellBoston CelticsF1977–1985Also served as broadcaster (2001–present); briefly wore no. 30 in 1977–78.[7]
32Kevin McHaleBoston CelticsF1980–1993[7]
33Larry BirdBoston CelticsF1979–1992[7]
34Paul PierceBoston CelticsF1998–2013
35Reggie LewisBoston CelticsG1987–1993Died of a heart attack while still playing for the team; number retired posthumously.[7]
LOSCY[1]Jim LoscutoffBoston CelticsF1955–1964Wore no. 18 but decided to keep it active; number ultimately retired for Dave Cowens.[7]
Johnny MostBoston Celtics—1953–1990As broadcaster.[7]
3Dražen PetrovićBrooklyn NetsG1991–1993Died in a car crash while playing for the team; with the team when it was known as the New Jersey Nets.[9] His jersey was retired posthumously. [10]
5Jason KiddBrooklyn NetsG2001–2008The team was then the New Jersey Nets.
Also served as head coach (2013–2014).		[10]
23John WilliamsonBrooklyn NetsG1973–1980During 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.[10]
25Bill MelchionniBrooklyn NetsG1969–1976The team was then on Long Island as the New York Nets.[10]
32Julius ErvingBrooklyn NetsF1973–1976The team was then on Long Island as the New York Nets.[10]
52Buck WilliamsBrooklyn NetsF1981–1989The team was then the New Jersey Nets.[10]
13Bobby PhillsCharlotte HornetsG1997–2000Died in a car crash while playing for the original incarnation of the team. His jersey was retired posthumously.
4Jerry SloanChicago BullsG1966–1976Also served as head coach (1979–1982).[11]
10Bob LoveChicago BullsF1968–1976Bulls Director of Community Affairs since 1993 [11]
23Michael JordanChicago BullsG1984–1993
1995–1998		Briefly wore no. 45 in 1995 & 12 for one game in 1990 (due to his jersey stolen).[12]
33Scottie PippenChicago BullsF1987–1998
2003–2004		[12]
—Phil Jackson[2]Chicago Bulls—1989–1998As head coach (1989–1998).[13]
—Jerry Krause[2]Chicago Bulls—1985–2003As general manager (1985–2003).[13]
7Bingo SmithCleveland CavaliersF1970–1979[14]
11Zydrunas IlgauskasCleveland CavaliersC1997–2010Did not play in 1999–2000 season due to injury. [14]
22Larry NanceCleveland CavaliersF1988–1994Briefly wore no. 6 in 1988.
Number unretired for his son Larry Nance Jr. since 2018.
[14]
25Mark PriceCleveland CavaliersG1986–1995[14]
34Austin CarrCleveland CavaliersG1971–1980[14]
42Nate ThurmondCleveland CavaliersC1975–1977[14]
43Brad DaughertyCleveland CavaliersC1986–1994[14]
Joe TaitCleveland Cavaliers—1970–1981
1983–2011		 As broadcaster.[14]
12Derek HarperDallas MavericksG1983–1994
1996–1997
15Brad DavisDallas MavericksG1980–1992[15]
22Rolando BlackmanDallas MavericksG1981–1992[15]
2Alex EnglishDenver NuggetsF1980–1990[16]
12Fat LeverDenver NuggetsG1984–1990
33David ThompsonDenver NuggetsF1975–1982[16]
40Byron BeckDenver NuggetsC1967–1977[16]
44Dan IsselDenver NuggetsC1975–1985Worked 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)[16]
55Dikembe MutomboDenver NuggetsC1991–1996 [17]
432Doug MoeDenver Nuggets—1980–1990As head coach; the number represents his 432 victories coaching the Nuggets.[16]
1Chauncey BillupsDetroit PistonsG2002–2008
2013–2014		Number worn by Reggie Jackson at the time of the announcement, and was allowed to keep it until his departure in 2020.
2Chuck DalyDetroit Pistons—1983–1992As head coach; the number represents the two NBA championship teams he coached.[18]
3Ben WallaceDetroit PistonsC2000–2006
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.
4Joe DumarsDetroit PistonsG1985–1999Also served as team president (2000–2014).[18]
10Dennis RodmanDetroit PistonsF1986–1993Greg Monroe wore the number at the time of the announcement, and was allowed to wear it until his departure in 2015.[18][19]
11Isiah ThomasDetroit PistonsG1981–1994Wore no. 42 for one playoff game in 1985 (due to his jersey stolen).[18]
15Vinnie JohnsonDetroit PistonsG1981–1991Served as a color analyst on Pistons radio broadcasts (1990-2001) [18]
16Bob LanierDetroit PistonsC1970–1980[18]
21Dave BingDetroit PistonsG1966–1975Served as the 74th mayor of Detroit (2009–2013)[18]
32Richard HamiltonDetroit PistonsG/F2002–2011
40Bill LaimbeerDetroit PistonsC1982–1993[18]
—William DavidsonDetroit Pistons—1974–2009As team owner.[18]
—Jack McCloskeyDetroit Pistons—1979–1992As general manager.[18]
13Wilt ChamberlainGolden State WarriorsC1959–1965Team 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)[20]
14Tom MescheryGolden State WarriorsF1961–1967Team was in Philadelphia (1961–1962) and San Francisco (1962–1967).[20]
16Al AttlesGolden State WarriorsG1960–1971Also served as head coach (1969–1983).[20]
17Chris MullinGolden State WarriorsSG/SF1985–1997
2000–2001		Also served as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations (2004–2009).[20]
24Rick BarryGolden State WarriorsF1965–1967
1972–1978		[20]
42Nate ThurmondGolden State WarriorsC1963–1974Team bore the San Francisco name 1963–1971 before adopting the Golden State name starting with the 1971–72 season.[20]
11Yao MingHouston RocketsC2002–2011
22Clyde DrexlerHouston RocketsG1995–1998Also served as broadcaster (2005–present).[21]
23Calvin MurphyHouston RocketsG1970–1983Also served as broadcaster (1985–2004).[21]
24Moses MaloneHouston RocketsC1976–1982Wore no. 21 during the 1976–77 season.[21]
34Hakeem OlajuwonHouston RocketsC1984–2001 [21]
45Rudy TomjanovichHouston RocketsF1970–1981Also served as head coach (1991–2003).[21]
CDCarroll Dawson[3]Houston Rockets—1980–2007As assistant coach (1980–1995) and general manager (1995–2007).[22]
30George McGinnisIndiana PacersF1971–1975
1980–1982
31Reggie MillerIndiana PacersG1987–2005
34Mel DanielsIndiana PacersC1967–1974Also served as head coach (1988).
35Roger BrownIndiana PacersF1967–1974
529Bobby LeonardIndiana Pacers—1968–1980As head coach; the number represents his 529 victories coaching the Pacers.
8Kobe BryantLos Angeles LakersG1996–2006Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
13Wilt ChamberlainLos Angeles LakersC1968–1973Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia)
22Elgin BaylorLos Angeles LakersF1958–1971The team was in Minneapolis in his first two seasons (1958–1960).
24Kobe BryantLos Angeles LakersG2006–2016Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
25Gail GoodrichLos Angeles LakersG1965–1968
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.
32Earvin "Magic" JohnsonLos Angeles LakersG1979–1991
1996		Also served as head coach in 1994, and President of Basketball Operations (2017–2019).
33Kareem Abdul-JabbarLos Angeles LakersC1975–1989
34Shaquille O'NealLos Angeles LakersC1996–2004[23]
42James WorthyLos Angeles LakersF1982–1994
44Jerry WestLos Angeles LakersG1960–1974Also served as head coach (1976–1979) and general manager (1981–2002).
52Jamaal WilkesLos Angeles LakersF1977–1985Born Jackson Keith Wilkes, changed his name to Jamaal Abdul-Lateef in 1975, maintaining his original surname for purposes of public recognition.
Chick HearnLos Angeles Lakers—1961–2002As broadcaster.
1Chris BoshMiami HeatF/C2010–2016[24]
3Dwyane WadeMiami HeatG2003–2016
2018–2019		[25]
10Tim HardawayMiami HeatG1996–2001[26]
13Dan MarinoMiami HeatQB—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).		[27]
23Michael JordanMiami HeatG—Never played for the franchise; number retired for "contributions to basketball".[28][29]
32Shaquille O'NealMiami HeatC2004–2008[30]
33Alonzo MourningMiami HeatC1995–2002
2005–2008		Since 2009, Vice President of Player Programs and Development [31]
1Oscar RobertsonMilwaukee BucksG1970–1974Retired October 18, 1974[32]
2Junior BridgemanMilwaukee BucksF1975–1984
1986–1987		[33]
4Sidney MoncriefMilwaukee BucksG1979–1989[34]
8Marques JohnsonMilwaukee BucksF1977–1984[35]
10Bob DandridgeMilwaukee BucksF1969–1977
1981
14Jon McGlocklinMilwaukee BucksG1968–1976Also served as broadcaster (1985–present).[36]
16Bob LanierMilwaukee BucksC1980–1984[37]
32Brian WintersMilwaukee BucksG1975–1983[38]
33Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukee BucksC1969–1975Served under the name of Lew Alcindor for two seasons before becoming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.[39]
2Malik SealyMinnesota TimberwolvesF1997–2000Died in a car crash while playing for the team.[40] His jersey was retired posthumously.
FlipFlip SaundersMinnesota Timberwolves—1995–2005
2014–2015		As Head coach.
7Pete MaravichNew Orleans PelicansG—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.
10Walt FrazierNew York KnicksG1967–1977Also served as a broadcaster.
12Dick BarnettNew York KnicksG1965–1973
15Earl MonroeNew York KnicksG1971–1980Wore no. 33 for a few games in the 1971–72 season.
15Dick McGuireNew York KnicksG1949–1957Also served as head coach (1965–1968) and scouting director.
19Willis ReedNew York KnicksC1964–1974Also served as head coach (1977–1978).
22Dave DeBusschereNew York KnicksF1968–1974
24Bill BradleyNew York KnicksF1967–1977From 1979 to 1997, US Senator (D) from New Jersey
33Patrick EwingNew York KnicksC1985–2000
613Red HolzmanNew York Knicks—1967–1977
1978–1982		As head coach; the number represents his 613 victories coaching the Knicks.
4Nick CollisonOklahoma City ThunderF/C2003–2018The team was in Seattle (Seattle SuperSonics) in his first five seasons (2003–2008).
6Sixth manOrlando Magic——Temporarily unretired for Patrick Ewing during the 2001–02 season, as his customary no. 33 was worn by Grant Hill.
2Moses MalonePhiladelphia 76ersC1982–1986
1993–1994
3Allen IversonPhiladelphia 76ersG1996–2006
2009–2010
4Dolph SchayesPhiladelphia 76ersF/C1949–1964Team 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.		 [41]
6Julius ErvingPhiladelphia 76ersF1976–1987
10Maurice CheeksPhiladelphia 76ersG1978–1989Also served as head coach (2005–2008).
13Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia 76ersC1965–1968Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia)
15Hal GreerPhiladelphia 76ersG1958–1973During his first five seasons (1958–1963), the team was known as the Syracuse Nationals.
24Bobby JonesPhiladelphia 76ersF1978–1986On January 28, 2020, jersey was temporarily, with Jones' permission, issued to Joel Embiid as a tribute to Kobe Bryant.[42]
32Billy CunninghamPhiladelphia 76ersF1965–1972
1974–1975		Also served as head coach (1977–1985); briefly un-retired for Charles Barkley in the 1991–92 season.[43]
34Charles BarkleyPhiladelphia 76ersF1984–1992Also wore #32 during the 1991–92 season (see Billy Cunningham).
Dave ZinkoffPhiladelphia 76ers—1963–1981
1983–1985		As P.A. announcer.
5Dick Van ArsdalePhoenix SunsG1968–1977Also served as head coach (1987).
6Walter DavisPhoenix SunsG1977–1988
7Kevin JohnsonPhoenix SunsG1987–1998
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).
33[5]Alvan AdamsPhoenix SunsC1975–1988Number unretired for Grant Hill from 2007 to 2013.
42Connie HawkinsPhoenix SunsF1968–1974
44Paul WestphalPhoenix SunsG1975–1980
1983–1984		Also served as head coach (1992–1996).
—Jerry ColangeloPhoenix Suns—1968–2005As owner, executive, and head coach (1970; 1972–73).
—Cotton FitzsimmonsPhoenix Suns—1970–1972
1988–1992
1996		As head coach; inducted in the Suns' Ring of Honor posthumously.
—John MacLeodPhoenix Suns—1973–1987As head coach. Also served as assistant head coach in the 1999–2000 NBA season.
—Joe ProskiPhoenix Suns—1968–2000As athletic trainer.
Al McCoyPhoenix Suns—1972–presentAs broadcaster
1Larry WeinbergPortland Trail Blazers—1970–1988As team founder and owner; number still available (currently worn by Anfernee Simons).
13Dave TwardzikPortland Trail BlazersG1976–1981
14Lionel HollinsPortland Trail BlazersG1975–1981
15Larry SteelePortland Trail BlazersG1971–1981
20Maurice LucasPortland Trail BlazersF1976–1981
1987–1988
22Clyde DrexlerPortland Trail BlazersG1983–1995
30Terry PorterPortland Trail BlazersG1985–1995
30Bob GrossPortland Trail BlazersF1975–1982
32Bill WaltonPortland Trail BlazersC1974–1978
36Lloyd NealPortland Trail BlazersC1972–1979
45Geoff PetriePortland Trail BlazersG1970–1976
77Jack RamsayPortland Trail Blazers—1976–1986As head coach; the number represents the 1977 NBA Championship he won while coaching the Blazers.
Bill SchonelyPortland Trail Blazers—1970–1998As Broadcaster
1Nate ArchibaldSacramento KingsG1970–1976During 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 briefly wore no. 10 from 1970 to 1974.
2Mitch RichmondSacramento KingsG1991–1998
4Chris WebberSacramento KingsF1998–2005
6Sixth manSacramento Kings
11Bob DaviesSacramento KingsG1948–1955The team was then known as the Rochester Royals.
12Maurice StokesSacramento KingsF1955–1958The 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.
14Oscar RobertsonSacramento KingsG1960–1970The team was then known as the Cincinnati Royals.
16Peja StojakovicSacramento KingsF1999–2006Director of player personnel and development (2015), assistant General Manager (2018)
21Vlade DivacSacramento KingsC1999–2004Currently the team's vice president and general manager of basketball operations (2015–present)
27Jack TwymanSacramento KingsF1955–1966The team was known as the Rochester Royals 1955–1957 and then as the Cincinnati Royals for the remainder of his career.
44Sam LaceySacramento KingsC1970–1981During 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).
00Johnny MooreSan Antonio SpursG1980–1988
1989–1990
6Avery JohnsonSan Antonio SpursG1991
1992–1993
1994–2001
9Tony ParkerSan Antonio SpursG2001–2018
12Bruce BowenSan Antonio SpursF2001–2009Bowen has un-retired the number so it can be worn by LaMarcus Aldridge. [44]
13James SilasSan Antonio SpursG1973–1981
20Manu GinobiliSan Antonio SpursG2002–2018[45]
21Tim DuncanSan Antonio SpursF/C1997–2016Currently an assistant coach with the Spurs (since July 2019)
32Sean ElliottSan Antonio SpursF1989–1993
1994–2001		Currently serves as a Spurs' TV color analyst (2004–present)
44George GervinSan Antonio SpursG1974–1985
50David RobinsonSan Antonio SpursC1989–2003
1[6]Gus WilliamsSeattle SuperSonicsG1976–1985
10[6]Nate McMillanSeattle SuperSonicsG1985–1998Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (2000–2005).
19[6]Lenny WilkensSeattle SuperSonicsG1968–1972Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (1969–1972; 1977–1985), and as a broadcaster (2006–2008).
24[6]Spencer HaywoodSeattle SuperSonicsF1971–1975
32[6]Fred BrownSeattle SuperSonicsG1971–1984
43[6]Jack SikmaSeattle SuperSonicsC1977–1986Also served as assistant coach (2003–2007).
[6]Bob BlackburnSeattle SuperSonics—1967–1992Announcer for the Seattle SuperSonics.
1Frank LaydenUtah Jazz—1981–1988As head coach; also served as team president (1988–1998).[46]
4Adrian DantleyUtah JazzF1979–1986[46][47]
7Pete MaravichUtah JazzG1974–1979The 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.		[46]
9Larry MillerUtah Jazz—1985–2009As owner.[46][48]
12John StocktonUtah JazzG1984–2003[46][49]
14Jeff HornacekUtah JazzG1994–2000Also served as assistant coach (2011–2013).[46]
32Karl MaloneUtah JazzF1985–2003[46][50]
35Darrell GriffithUtah JazzG1980–1991[46]
53Mark EatonUtah JazzC1982–1993[46]
1,223Jerry SloanUtah Jazz—1988–2011As head coach; the number represents his 1223 victories coaching the Jazz.[46]
Rod HundleyUtah Jazz—1974–2009As broadcaster.[46]
10Earl MonroeWashington WizardsG1967–1971The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
Wore no. 33 during the 1967–68 season.
11Elvin HayesWashington WizardsF1972–1981When 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.
25Gus JohnsonWashington WizardsF1963–1972The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
41Wes UnseldWashington WizardsC1968–1981When 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.
45Phil ChenierWashington WizardsG1971–1979When 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

Phoenix has honored some players in the Suns Ring of Honor without retiring their numbers. 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.[51]

No. Name Team Pos. Years with franchise Note Refs
9Dan MajerlePhoenix SunsF1988–1995
2001–2002		Formerly an assistant head coach for the Phoenix Suns (2008–2013).[52][53]
13Steve NashPhoenix SunsG1996–1998
2004–2012		[52][53]
24Tom ChambersPhoenix SunsF1988–1993Currently an announcer for Suns games.[52][53]
34Charles BarkleyPhoenix SunsF1992–1996[52][53]
17Jim Pollard[4]Los Angeles LakersF1948–1955Also served as head coach (1960); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles.
19Vern Mikkelsen[4]Los Angeles LakersF1949–1959Team was then in Minneapolis.
22Slater Martin[4]Los Angeles LakersG1949–1956Team was then in Minneapolis.
34Clyde Lovellette[4]Los Angeles LakersF/C1953–1957Team was then in Minneapolis.
99George Mikan[4]Los Angeles LakersC1948–1954
1955–1956		Also served as head coach (1957–1958); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles.
—John Kundla[4]Los Angeles Lakers—1948–1959As head coach (1948–1957, 1958–1959); the team was in Minneapolis.

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.[7]
  • 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.[22]
  • 4 Numbers hang to the rafters as honored Minneapolis Lakers. These six 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.
  • 5 Although No. 33 is retired, Grant Hill received permission from Adams to wear it during his time with the Suns.
  • 6 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.

Retired by multiple teams

A handful of players who had notable careers for multiple teams have had their numbers retired by each team. A few players have had their numbers retired by teams they never played for.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's #33 was retired by both the Bucks and Lakers.
  • Wilt Chamberlain's #13 was retired by the Warriors, 76ers and Lakers.
  • Clyde Drexler's #22 was retired by both the Trail Blazers and Rockets.
  • Julius Erving has his #32 retired by the Nets, and his #6 retired by the 76ers.
  • Michael Jordan's #23 was retired by both the Bulls and Heat (the latter he never played for).
  • Bob Lanier's #16 was retired by both the Pistons and Bucks.
  • Pete Maravich has his #44 retired by the Hawks, while his #7 is retired by both the Jazz and Pelicans (the latter he never played for).
  • Moses Malone has his #24 retired by the Rockets, while his #2 is retired by the 76ers.
  • Earl Monroe had his #15 retired by the Knicks, and his #10 by the Wizards.
  • Dikembe Mutombo's #55 was retired by both the Nuggets and Hawks.
  • Shaquille O'Neal had his #34 retired by the Lakers, and his #32 by the Heat.
  • Oscar Robertson had his #14 retired by the Kings, and his #1 by the Bucks.
  • Jerry Sloan had his #4 retired by the Bulls, and his #1,223 (victories with the team) by the Jazz.
  • Nate Thurmond's #42 was retired by both the Warriors and Cavaliers.

Retired in honor of multiple players

The following numbers have been retired in honor of multiple players:

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