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List of NBA retired numbers

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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 April 2025, 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: ; † :Inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame ; ‡ :Number retired league-wide ; * :Number to be retired in the future

No.	Name	Team	Pos.	Years with franchise	Note	Refs
	†	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.
	†	F	1982–1994	Currently team vice president and television color analyst.
	†	F	1966–1977	The team was in St. Louis in his first two seasons (1966–1968).
	†	G	1970–1974	One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (Atlanta, New Orleans, Utah)
	†	C	1996–2001
		—	2010–2018	As mayor of Atlanta. Number represents his status as the 59th mayor of the city.
—		—	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.
	†	Boston Celtics	C	1980–1994
	†	—	1946–1964	As team founder–owner.
	†	—	1950–2006	As head coach (–) and executive (1950–2006).
	†	G	1983–1990	Served as assistant coach from 1993 to 1997.
	†	F	2007–2013
‡	†	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 (–).
Number retired league-wide in 2022.
	†	G	1969–1979
	†	G	1950–1963	Later served as team ambassador and color analyst.
	†	F	1956–1965	Also served as head coach (–); as broadcaster (1980–2020).
	†	F	1960–1973	Also served as head coach ().
	†	F	1962–1978
	†	C	1970–1980	Also served as head coach ().
	†	F	1965–1976
	†	G	1951–1961
	†	C	1950–1956
	†	F	1954–1964	Did not play in the 1955–56 season due to military service.
	†	G	1957–1969
	†	G	1958–1967	Also served as head coach (–).
		F	1977–1985	Also served as broadcaster (2001–present); briefly wore no. 30 in .
	†	F	1980–1993
	†	F	1979–1992
	†	F	1998–2013
		G	1987–1993	Died of a heart attack while still playing for the team; number retired posthumously.
LOSCY		F	1955–1964	Wore no. 18 but decided to keep it active; number ultimately retired for Dave Cowens.
🎤		—	1953–1990	As broadcaster.
	{{sortname	Dražen	Petrović	Petrovic, Drazen}}†	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. His jersey was retired posthumously.
	†	G	2001–2008	The team was then the New Jersey Nets.
Also served as head coach ().
	†	G/F	2004–2009	The team was then the New Jersey 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.
		G	1969–1976	The team was then on Long Island as the New York 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.
		F	1981–1989	The team was then the New Jersey Nets.
		Charlotte Hornets	G	1997–2000	Died in a car crash while playing for the original incarnation of the team. His jersey was retired posthumously. The number was formerly retired by the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans from 2002 to 2014, after which it was returned and re-retired in Charlotte following the revived Hornets' (originally Bobcats) acquisition of franchise records and history of the original team from 1988 to 2002.
*		G	1988–1998	To be retired on March 19, 2026.
		Chicago Bulls	G	2008–2016	url=https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/47743435/benny-bull-derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-jersey	title=Bulls' mascot picks new number after Rose's jersey retirement	access-date=January 27, 2026	work=ESPN}}
	†	G	1966–1976	Also served as head coach (–).
		F	1968–1976	Bulls Director of Community Affairs since 1993
	†	G	1984–1993
1995–1998	Briefly wore no. 45 in & 12 for one game in (due to his jersey being stolen).
	†	F	1987–1998
2003–2004
—	†	—	1989–1998	As head coach (–).
—	†	—	1985–2003	As general manager (1985–2003).
—		—	1966–2009	As head coach (1966–1968), business manager (1973–1975) and broadcaster (1977–2009).
		Cleveland Cavaliers	F	1970–1979
		C	1996–2010	Did not play in and seasons due to injury.
		F	1988–1994	Briefly wore no. 6 in .
Number unretired for his son Larry Nance Jr. from 2018 to 2021, and since 2025.
		G	1986–1995
		G	1971–1980
	†	C	1975–1977
		C	1986–1996	Did not play in and seasons due to injury.
🎤		—	1970–1981
1983–2011	As broadcaster.
—	Nick Gilbert	—		Late son of Cavs owner Dan Gilbert
		Dallas Mavericks	G	1983–1994
1996–1997
		G	1980–1992
		G	1981–1992
		F	1981–1989
	†	F/C	1998–2019
	†	Denver Nuggets	F	1980–1990
		G	1984–1990
	†	F	1975–1982
		C	1967–1977
	†	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)
	†	C	1991–1996
		—	1980–1990	As head coach; the number represents his 432 victories coaching the Nuggets.
	†	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.
	†	—	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.
	†	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.
	†	G	1985–1999	Also served as team president (2000–2014).
	†	F	1986–1993	Greg Monroe wore the number at the time of the announcement, and was allowed to wear it until his departure in .
	†	G	1981–1994	Wore no. 42 for one playoff game in (due to his jersey stolen).
		G	1981–1991	Served as a color analyst on Pistons radio broadcasts (1990–2001)
	†	C	1970–1980
	†	G	1966–1975	Served as the 74th mayor of Detroit (2009–2013)
		G/F	2002–2011
		C	1982–1993
—	†	—	1974–2009	As team owner.
—		—	1979–1992	As general manager.
		Golden State Warriors	F	2013–2019
2021–2023	Number retired on February 23, 2025.
	†	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)
		F	1961–1967	Team was in Philadelphia (1961–1962) and San Francisco (1962–1967).
	†	G	1960–1971	Also served as head coach (1969–1983).
	†	SG/SF	1985–1997
2000–2001	Also served as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations (2004–2009).
	†	F	1965–1967
1972–1978
	†	C	1963–1974	Team bore the San Francisco name 1963–1971 before adopting the Golden State name starting with the 1971–72 season.
	Yao Ming†	Houston Rockets	C	2002–2011	Did not play in season due to injury.
	†	G	1995–1998	Also served as broadcaster (2005–2020).
	†	G	1970–1983	Team was in San Diego (1970–1971).
Also served as broadcaster (1985–2004).
	†	C	1976–1982	Wore no. 21 during the season.
	†	C	1984–2001
	†	F	1968–1972
1981–1984	Wore no. 11 from to ; team was in San Diego during that span.
	†	F	1970–1981	Team was in San Diego (1970–1971).
Also served as head coach (1991–2003).
CD		—	1980–2007	As assistant coach (1980–1995) and general manager (1995–2007).
	†	Indiana Pacers	F	1971–1975
1980–1982
	†	G	1987–2005
	†	C	1967–1974	Also served as head coach (1988).
	†	F	1967–1974	Coming from ABA Pacers. He did not play a match in the NBA.
	†	—	1968–1980	As head coach; the number represents his 529 victories coaching the Pacers.
	†	Los Angeles Lakers	G	1996–2016	Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
	†	C	1968–1973	Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia)
	†	C	2008–2014	First pair of siblings, with brother Marc Gasol to have jerseys retired by NBA teams.
	†	G	1978–1990
	†	F	1958–1971	The team was in Minneapolis in his first two seasons (1958–1960).
	†	G	2006–2016	Only player to have two numbers retired by the same team.
	†	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.
	†	G	1979–1991
1996	Also served as head coach in 1994, and President of Basketball Operations (2017–2019).
	†	C	1975–1989
	†	C	1996–2004	One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (L.A. Lakers, Miami and Orlando).
	†	F	1982–1994
	†	G	1960–1974	Also served as head coach (1976–1979) and general manager (1981–2002).
	†	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.
	†	C	1947–1954
1956	Also served as head coach (1957–1958); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles.
🎤	†	—	1961–2002	As broadcaster.
		Memphis Grizzlies	G/F	2010–2017
		F	2008–2019	First pair of siblings, with brother Pau Gasol to have jerseys retired by NBA teams.
		F	2009–2017
🎤		—	1995–2005	As broadcaster
	†	Miami Heat	F/C	2010–2017	Did not play in season due to injury.
	†	G	2003–2016
2018–2019
	†	G	1996–2001
		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).
	†	G	—	Never played for the franchise; number retired for "contributions to basketball".
	†	C	2004–2008	One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (L.A. Lakers, Miami and Orlando).
	†	C	1995–2003
2005–2008	Did not play in season due to injury. Since 2009, Vice President of Player Programs and Development
		F/C	2003–2023	Named Vice President of Basketball Development shortly after retiring from play.
	†	Milwaukee Bucks	G	1970–1974	Retired October 18, 1974
		F	1975–1984
1986–1987
	†	G	1979–1989
		F	1977–1984	Television color analyst since 2015.
	†	F	1969–1977
1981
		G	1968–1976	Also served as broadcaster (1985–2018).
	†	C	1980–1984
		G	1975–1983
	†	C	1969–1975	Served under the name of Lew Alcindor for two seasons before becoming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
		Minnesota Timberwolves	F	1997–2000	Died in a car crash while playing for the team. His jersey was retired posthumously.
Flip		—	1995–2005
2014–2015	As Head coach.
	†	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)
	†	New York Knicks	G	1967–1977	Also served as a broadcaster.
	†	G	1965–1973
	†	G	1971–1980	Wore no. 33 for a few games in the 1971–72 season.
	†	G	1949–1957	Also served as head coach (1965–1968) and scouting director.
	†	C	1964–1974	Also served as head coach (1977–1978).
	{{sortname	Dave	DeBusschere	Debusschere, Dave}}†	F	1968–1974	Also served as general manager (1982–1986).
	†	F	1967–1977	From 1979 to 1997, US Senator (D) from New Jersey
	†	C	1985–2000
	†	—	1967–1977
1978–1982	As head coach; the number represents his 613 victories coaching the Knicks.
		Oklahoma City Thunder	F/C	2003–2018	Did not play in season due to injury. The team was in Seattle (Seattle SuperSonics) in his first five seasons (2003–2008).
		Orlando Magic	—	—	Temporarily unretired for Patrick Ewing during the 2001–02 season, as his customary no. 33 was worn by Grant Hill.
	†	C	1992–1996	One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (L.A. Lakers, Miami and Orlando).
	†	Philadelphia 76ers	C	1982–1986
1993–1994
	†	G	1996–2006
2009–2010
	†	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.
	†	F	1976–1987
	†	G	1978–1989	Also served as head coach (2005–2008).
	†	C	1965–1968	Only player to have the same number retired by three different teams (Golden State, L.A. Lakers and Philadelphia).
	†	G	1958–1973	During his first five seasons (1958–1963), the team was known as the Syracuse Nationals.
	†	F	1978–1986	last1=Shapiro	first1=Michael	title=Joel Embiid Honors Kobe Bryant, Wears No. 24 as 76ers Host Warriors	url=https://www.si.com/nba/2020/01/29/joel-embiid-honors-kobe-bryant-wears-24	magazine=Sports Illustrated	publisher=ABG-SI LLC	access-date=March 30, 2020	ref=si-24}}
		F	1965–1972
1974–1975	Also served as head coach (1977–1985); briefly un-retired for Charles Barkley in the season.
	†	F	1984–1992	Also wore #32 during the 1991–92 season as a tribute to Magic Johnson (see Billy Cunningham).
🎤		—	1963–1981
1983–1985	As P.A. announcer.
		Phoenix Suns	G	1968–1977	Also served as head coach (1987).
	†	G	1977–1988
		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).
		G/F	1988–1995
2001–2002	url=https://www.nba.com/suns/news/phoenix-suns-to-induct-shawn-marion-and-amare-stoudemire-into-ring-of-honor	title=PHOENIX SUNS TO INDUCT SHAWN MARION AND AMAR'E STOUDEMIRE INTO RING OF HONOR	date=August 9, 2023	publisher=Phoenix Suns	accessdate=August 9, 2023}}
	†	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.
		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.
		F	1999–2008
		F	2002–2010	Wore no. 1 from to .
		C	1975–1988	Number unretired for Grant Hill from to .
	†	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.
	†	F	1968–1974
	†	G	1975–1980
1983–1984	Also served as head coach (1992–1996).
—		—	1968–2005	As owner, executive, and head coach (1970; 1972–73).
—	†	—	1970–1972
1988–1992
1996	As head coach; inducted in the Suns' Ring of Honor posthumously.
—		—	1973–1987	As head coach. Also served as assistant head coach in the 1999–2000 NBA season.
—		—	1968–2000	As athletic trainer.
🎤		—	1972–2023	As broadcaster
		Portland Trail Blazers	—	1970–1988	As team founder and owner; number still available (most notably worn by Rod Strickland, Derek Anderson, Jarrett Jack, Evan Turner and Anfernee Simons).
		G	1976–1981
		G	1975–1981
		G	1971–1981
		F	1976–1981
1987–1988
	†	G	1983–1995
		G	1985–1995
		F	1975–1982
	†	C	1974–1979	Did not play in season due to injury.
		C	1972–1979
		G	1970–1976
	†	—	1976–1986	As head coach; the number represents the 1977 NBA Championship he won while coaching the Blazers.
🎤		—	1970–1998	As Broadcaster
	†	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.
	†	G	1991–1998
	†	F	1998–2005
	†	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.
	†	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.
	†	G	1960–1970	The team was then known as the Cincinnati Royals.
		F	1999–2006	Director of player personnel and development (2015), assistant General Manager (2018)
	†	C	1999–2004	Vice president and general manager of basketball operations (2015–2020)
	†	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.
		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).
		San Antonio Spurs	G	1980–1987
1989–1990
		G	1991
1992–1993
1994–2001	Wore no. 15 during his first stint with the Spurs (1991).
	†	G	2001–2018
		F	2001–2009	Unretired for LaMarcus Aldridge from 2015 to 2021.
		G	1973–1981
	†	G	2002–2018
	†	F/C	1997–2016	Assistant coach from 2019 to 2020.
		F	1989–1993
1994–2001	Currently serves as a Spurs' TV color analyst (2004–present)
	†	G	1974–1985
	†	C	1989–2003
	†		1996–2025	As head coach; the number represents his 1390 victories coaching the Spurs.
		Seattle SuperSonics	G	1976–1985
		G	1985–1998	Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (2000–2005).
	†	G	1968–1972	Played for the Seattle SuperSonics and served as their head coach (1969–1972; 1977–1985), and as a broadcaster (2006–2008).
	†	F	1971–1975
		G	1971–1984
	†	C	1977–1986	Also served as assistant coach (2003–2007).
🎤		—	1967–1992	Announcer for the Seattle SuperSonics.
	†	Toronto Raptors	G/F	1998–2004	His number was retired on November 2, 2024, during halftime when the team played the Sacramento Kings
		Utah Jazz	—	1981–1988	As head coach; also served as team president (1988–1998).	url=http://www.utahjazz360.com/alienator345/the-next-retired-jersey/	archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205073031/http://www.utahjazz360.com/alienator345/the-next-retired-jersey/	url-status=dead	archive-date=February 5, 2013	title=The Next Retired Jersey	date=August 24, 2010	access-date=August 28, 2012	publisher=Utah Jazz 360	author=Adam}}
	†	F	1979–1986		url=http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=1094570	date=11 Apr 2007	access-date=28 Aug 2012	title=Adrian Dantley's Jersey Retired	publisher=KSL.com}}
	†	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)
		—	1985–2009	As owner.	url=http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=10393321	title=Utah Jazz honor late owner Larry H. Miller	date=August 14, 2010	access-date=August 28, 2012	publisher=KSL.com}}
	†	G	1984–2003		url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=1885964	title=No. 12 to reach Utah rafters Nov. 22	date=21 Sep 2004	access-date=28 Aug 2012	publisher=ESPN/Associated Press}}
		G	1994–2000	Also served as assistant coach (2011–2013).
	†	F	1985–2003		url=http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=180647	title=Jazz Retired Malone's No. 32	date=March 23, 2006	access-date=August 28, 2012	publisher=ksl.com}}
		G	1980–1991
		C	1982–1993
	†	—	1988–2011	As head coach; the number represents his 1223 victories coaching the Jazz.
🎤		—	1974–2009	As broadcaster.
	†	Washington Wizards	G	1967–1971	The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
Wore no. 33 during the 1967–68 season.
	†	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.
	†	F	1963–1972	The team was then known as the Baltimore Bullets.
	†	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.
		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. 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.

No.	Name	Team	Pos.	Years with franchise	Note
2		Chicago Bulls	G	1971–1978	Class of 2025
5		G	1985–1994	Class of 2025
7	†	F	1993–2000	Class of 2024
24		C	1988–1994	Class of 2025
25	†	F	1969–1975	Class of 2024
53	†	C	1976–1982; 1987	Class of 2024
54		F	1987–1994	Class of 2025
91	†	F	1995–1998	Class of 2024
—		—	1967-1972	Class of 2024. As owner
—	†	—	1985-1999	Class of 2024. As Assistant Coach
—		—	1988-1994, 2003-2004	Class of 2025. As Assistant Coach
—		—	1991-2020	Class of 2025. As broadcaster
1, 11		Cleveland Cavaliers	PG	1991–1997	Class of 2024
18		F/C	1986–1995	Class of 2019
20, 4		F	1974–1980, 1984	Class of 2022. Broadcaster. Cavalier's Director of Alumni Relations
21		G	1982–1986	Class of 2022
22		C	1974–1979	Class of 2024
30		SF	1978–1981	Class of 2024
32		F	1970–1973	Class of 2019
—	†	—	1986–1999	Class of 2019. As General manager; first African-American sports team general manager
—	†	—	1970–1979	Class of 2019. Original general manager and coach
—	†	—	1986–1993	Class of 2022. As head Coach
—		—	1970–1980	Class of 2019. Original owner of the team
—		—	1983–2005	Class of 2022. As owner
—		—	1970–present	Class of 2024. As stats crew chief
	†	Los Angeles Lakers	F	1948–1955	Also served as head coach (1960); the team was in Minneapolis throughout his tenure in both roles.
	†	F	1949–1959	Team was then in Minneapolis.
	†	G	1949–1956	Team was then in Minneapolis.
	†	F/C	1953–1957	Team was then in Minneapolis.
—	†	—	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 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. 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.

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