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  • ryne candy
    Aggie C/O '01
    • Feb 2009
    • 4355

    NBA retired numbers

    I hate it when another player went to a team and changed numbers due to his current number being used. I never knew whether the new number would even be an option in real life.

    *This is also helpful for NBA LIVE.


    Atlanta Hawks

    * 9 - Bob Pettit, F, 1954-65 (1954-55 Milwaukee, 1955-65 St. Louis)
    * 17 - Ted Turner, team owner, 1977-2004 (17 for his cable TV empire, which began with Atlanta's Channel 17, WTBS)
    * 21 - Dominique Wilkins, F, 1983-94
    * 23 - Lou Hudson, F, 1966-77 (1966-68 St. Louis)
    * 40 - Jason Collier, F–C 2003-05

    Boston Celtics


    * 00 - Robert Parish, C, 1980-94
    * 1 - Walter A. Brown, team founder–owner, 1946-64
    * 2 - Red Auerbach, Head Coach, 1950-66; Executive, 1950-2006
    * 3 - Dennis Johnson, G, 1983-90
    * 6 - Bill Russell, C, 1956-69; Head Coach, 1966-69
    * 10 - Jo Jo White, G, 1969-79
    * 14 - Bob Cousy, G, 1950-63; Broadcaster
    * 15 - Tom Heinsohn, F, 1956-65; Head Coach, 1969-78; Broadcaster
    * 16 - Satch Sanders, F, 1960-73
    * 17 - John Havlicek, F, 1962-78
    * 18 - * Jim Loscutoff, F, 1955-64
    * 18 - Dave Cowens, C, 1970-80; Head Coach, 1978-79
    * 19 - Don Nelson, F, 1965-76
    * 21 - Bill Sharman, G, 1951-61
    * 22 - Ed Macauley, C, 1950-56
    * 23 - Frank Ramsey, F, 1954-64
    * 24 - Sam Jones, G, 1957-69
    * 25 - K.C. Jones, G, 1958-67; Head Coach, 1983-88
    * 31 - Cedric Maxwell, F, 1977-85
    * 32 - Kevin McHale, F, 1980-93
    * 33 - Larry Bird, F, 1979-92
    * 35 - Reggie Lewis, G, 1987-93
    * Microphone Johnny Most, Broadcaster, 1953-90

    * Note: Loscutoff (#18) asked that his legacy be honored by allowing other Celtics to wear his number in the future. It was later retired in honor of Cowens. Loscutoff is represented by a square with the letters "LOSCY".

    Charlotte Bobcats

    * None

    Chicago Bulls

    * 4 - Jerry Sloan, G, 1966-76
    * 10 - Bob Love, F, 1968-76
    * 23 - Michael Jordan, G, 1984-93 & 1995-98
    * 33 - Scottie Pippen, F, 1987-98, 2003-04
    * Phil Jackson, Head Coach, 1989-98
    * Jerry Krause, General Manager, 1985-2003


    * Note: Jackson and Krause do not have actual numbers retired in their honor; rather, a pair of banners that hang from the rafters pay tribute to them.


    Cleveland Cavaliers

    * 7 - Bingo Smith, F, 1970-79
    * 22 - Larry Nance, F, 1988-94
    * 25 - Mark Price, G, 1986-95
    * 34 - Austin Carr, G, 1971-80
    * 42 - Nate Thurmond, C, 1975-77
    * 43 - Brad Daugherty, C, 1986-94

    Dallas Mavericks

    * 15 - Brad Davis, G, 1980-92
    * 22 - Rolando Blackman, G, 1981-92

    Denver Nuggets


    * 2 - Alex English, F, 1980-90
    * 33 - David Thompson, F, 1975-82
    * 40 - Byron Beck, C, 1967-77
    * 44 - Dan Issel, C, 1975-85
    * 432 - Doug Moe, Head Coach, 1981-90 (432 victories coaching the Nuggets)

    Detroit Pistons

    * 2 - Chuck Daly, Head Coach, 1983-92 (number represents the two NBA championship teams he coached)
    * 4 - Joe Dumars, G, 1985-99; Team President, 2000-Present
    * 11 - Isiah Thomas, G, 1981-94
    * 15 - Vinnie Johnson, G, 1981-91
    * 16 - Bob Lanier, C, 1970-81
    * 21 - Dave Bing, G, 1966-75
    * 40 - Bill Laimbeer, C, 1982-94
    * William Davidson, Team owner since 1974. Banner raised to honor his 30+ years with the team.

    Golden State Warriors


    * 13 - Wilt Chamberlain, C, 1959-65 (1959-62 Philadelphia, 1962-65 San Francisco)
    * 14 - Tom Meschery, F, 1961-71 (1961-62 Philadelphia, 1962-71 San Francisco)
    * 16 - Al Attles, G, 1960-71 (1960-62 Philadelphia, 1962-71 San Francisco); Head Coach, 1970-83; also team executive
    * 24 - Rick Barry, F, 1965-67 & 1972-78 (1965-67 San Francisco)
    * 42 - Nate Thurmond, C, 1963-74 (1963-71 San Francisco)

    Houston Rockets

    * 22 - Clyde Drexler, G, 1995-98
    * 23 - Calvin Murphy, G, 1970-83 (1970-71 San Diego); also Broadcaster
    * 24 - Moses Malone, C, 1976-82
    * 34 - Hakeem Olajuwon, C, 1984-2001
    * 45 - Rudy Tomjanovich, F, 1970-81; Head Coach, 1991-2003
    * CD - Carroll Dawson, Assistant Coach, 1980-1995; General Manager, 1995-2007

    * Note: Dawson does not have an actual number retired in his honor; rather, a banner that hangs from the rafters with his initials to pay tribute to him for his 27 years of service to the team.


    Indiana Pacers

    * 30 - George McGinnis, F, 1971-75 & 1980-82
    * 31 - Reggie Miller, G, 1987-2005
    * 34 - Mel Daniels, C, 1968-74
    * 35 - Roger Brown, F, 1967-74
    * 529 - Bobby "Slick" Leonard, Head Coach, 1968-80 (number of career wins)

    Los Angeles Clippers

    * None

    Los Angeles Lakers

    * 13 - Wilt Chamberlain, C, 1968-73
    * 22 - Elgin Baylor, F, 1958-71 (1958-60 Minneapolis)
    * 25 - Gail Goodrich, G, 1965-68 & 1970-76
    * 32 - Earvin Magic Johnson, G, 1979-91 & 1995-96; Head Coach 1994
    * 33 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, C, 1975-89
    * 42 - James Worthy, F, 1982-94
    * 44 - Jerry West, G, 1960-74; Head Coach, 1976-79; General Manager, 1981-2002
    * Microphone - Chick Hearn, Broadcaster, 1960-2002

    * Honored Minneapolis Lakers: Next to their retired numbers, the Lakers have hung a banner with the names of six Hall-of-Famers who were instrumental to the franchise's success during its days in Minneapolis:
    o 17 - Jim Pollard, F, 1948-55
    o 19 - Vern Mikkelsen, F, 1949-59
    o 22 - Slater Martin, G, 1949-56
    o 34 - Clyde Lovellette, F-C, 1953-57
    o 99 - George Mikan, C, 1948-56 (did not play in 1954-55)
    o John Kundla, Coach, 1948-59
    * Except for 22, which was retired for Baylor, these "honored numbers" are still available.


    Memphis Grizzlies

    * None

    Miami Heat


    * 23 - Michael Jordan, G, Contributions
    * 33 - Alonzo Mourning, C, 1995-2002 & 2004-08

    Milwaukee Bucks

    * 1 - Oscar Robertson, G, 1970-74
    * 2 - Junior Bridgeman, F, 1975-84 & 1986-87
    * 4 - Sidney Moncrief, G, 1979-89
    * 14 - Jon McGlocklin, G, 1968-76
    * 16 - Bob Lanier, C, 1980-84
    * 32 - Brian Winters, G, 1975-83
    * 33 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, C, 1968-75

    Minnesota Timberwolves

    * 2 - Malik Sealy, F, 1999-2000

    New Jersey Nets


    * 3 - Drazen Petrovic, G, 1990-93
    * 4 - Wendell Ladner, F, 1974-75 (New York)
    * 23 - John Williamson, G, 1973-80 (1973-77 New York)
    * 25 - Bill Melchionni, G, 1969-76 (New York)
    * 32 - Julius Erving, F, 1973-76 (New York)
    * 52 - Buck Williams, F, 1981-89

    New Orleans Hornets

    * 7 - Pete Maravich, G, (Never played for this franchise, played for the New Orleans Jazz 1974-79)
    * 13 - Bobby Phills, G, 1997-2000 (Charlotte)

    New York Knicks

    * 10 - Walt Frazier, G, 1967-77; Broadcaster
    * 12 - Dick Barnett, G, 1965-74
    * 15 - Earl Monroe, G, 1972-80
    * 15 - Dick McGuire, G, 1949-57; Head Coach, 1965-68; longtime Scouting Director
    * 19 - Willis Reed, C, 1964-74; Head Coach, 1977-78
    * 22 - Dave DeBusschere, F, 1969-74
    * 24 - Bill Bradley, F, 1967-77
    * 33 - Patrick Ewing, C, 1985-2000
    * 613 - Red Holzman, Head Coach, 1967-77 & 1978-82 (won 613 games as Knicks coach)

    Oklahoma City Thunder


    * None (However, the team has not assigned any of the numbers previously retired by the Seattle SuperSonics)


    Orlando Magic

    * 6 - The Fans (Sixth Man)

    Philadelphia 76ers

    * 2 - Moses Malone, C, 1982-86 & 1993-94 (never officially retired, but taken out of circulation)
    * 6 - Julius Erving, F, 1976-87
    * 10 - Maurice Cheeks, G, 1978-89
    * 13 - Wilt Chamberlain, C, 1965-68
    * 15 - Hal Greer, G, 1958-73 (1958-63 Syracuse)
    * 24 - Bobby Jones, F, 1978-86
    * 32 - Billy Cunningham, F, 1965-72 & 1974-75; Head Coach, 1977-85
    * 34 - Charles Barkley, F, 1984-92
    * Microphone - Dave Zinkoff, public-address announcer, 1963-85 (also Philadelphia Warriors, 1946-62)

    Phoenix Suns

    * 5 - Dick Van Arsdale, G, 1968-77
    * 6 - Walter Davis, G, 1977-88
    * 7 - Kevin Johnson, G, 1988-2000
    * 9 - Dan Majerle, F, 1988-95 and 2001-02
    * 24 - Tom Chambers, F, 1988-93
    * 33 - Alvan Adams, C, 1975-88
    * 34 - Charles Barkley, F, 1992-96
    * 42 - Connie Hawkins, F, 1969-73
    * 44 - Paul Westphal, G, 1975-80 & 1983-84; Head Coach, 1992-96
    * 832 - Cotton Fitzsimmons, Head Coach, 1970-72 and 1988-96 (number of NBA head coaching wins)
    * Joe Proski (trainer)


    * Note: Although retired, Grant Hill received permission from Adams to wear #33.


    Portland Trail Blazers


    * 1 - Larry Weinberg, Team founder-owner, 1970-88
    * 13 - Dave Twardzik, G, 1976-80
    * 14 - Lionel Hollins, G, 1975-1980
    * 15 - Larry Steele, G, 1971-80
    * 20 - Maurice Lucas, F, 1976-80 & 1987-88
    * 22 - Clyde Drexler, G, 1984-94
    * 30 - Terry Porter, G, 1985-95
    * 30 - Bob Gross, F, 1975-82
    * 32 - Bill Walton, C, 1974-78
    * 36 - Lloyd Neal, C, 1972-79
    * 45 - Geoff Petrie, G, 1970-76
    * 77 - Dr. Jack Ramsay, Head Coach, 1976-86 (number in honor of 1977 NBA Title)


    Sacramento Kings

    * 1 - Nate Archibald, G, 1970-76 (1970-72 Cincinnati, 1972-75 Kansas City-Omaha, 1975-76 Kansas City)
    * 2 - Mitch Richmond, G, 1991-98
    * 4 - Chris Webber, F, 1998-2005
    * 6 - The Fans of Sacramento (Sixth Man)
    * 11 - Bob Davies, G, 1948-55 (Rochester)
    * 12 - Maurice Stokes, F, 1955-58 (1955-57 Rochester, 1957-58 Cincinnati)
    * 14 - Oscar Robertson, G, 1960-70 (Cincinnati)
    * 21 - Vlade Divac, C, 1999-2004 (number retirement set for 31 March 2009)
    * 27 - Jack Twyman, F, 1955-66 (1955-57 Rochester, 1957-66 Cincinnati)
    * 44 - Sam Lacey, C, 1970-81 (1970-72 Cincinnati, 1972-75 Kansas City-Omaha, 1975-81 Kansas City)

    San Antonio Spurs


    * 00 - Johnny Moore, G, 1980-88 and 1989-90
    * 6 - Avery Johnson, G, 1990-1993, 1994-2001
    * 13 - James Silas, G, 1972-81 (1972-73 Dallas)
    * 32 - Sean Elliott, F, 1989-1993, 1994-2001
    * 44 - George Gervin, G, 1974-85
    * 50 - David Robinson, C, 1989-2003

    Seattle SuperSonics


    * 1 - Gus Williams, G, 1977–1984
    * 10 - Nate McMillan, G, 1986–1998; Head Coach, 2000–2005
    * 19 - Lenny Wilkens, G, 1968–1972; Head Coach, 1969–1972 & 1977–1985
    * 24 - Spencer Haywood, F, 1971–1975
    * 32 - Fred Brown, G, 1971–1984
    * 43 - Jack Sikma, C, 1977–1986
    * Microphone Bob Blackburn, Broadcaster, 1967–1992

    Toronto Raptors

    * None

    Utah Jazz

    * 1 - Frank Layden, Head Coach, 1981-88
    * 4 - Adrian Dantley, F, 1979-86
    * 7 - Pete Maravich, G, 1974-79 (1974-79 New Orleans; played 17 games of the 1979-80 season after the team moved to Utah)
    * 12 - John Stockton, G, 1984-2003
    * 14 - Jeff Hornacek, G, 1994-2000
    * 32 - Karl Malone, F, 1985-2003
    * 35 - Darrell Griffith, G, 1980-91
    * 53 - Mark Eaton, C, 1982-93

    Washington Wizards


    * 10 - Earl Monroe, G, 1967-71 (Baltimore)
    * 11 - Elvin Hayes, F, 1972-81 (1972-73 Baltimore, 1973-74 Capital)
    * 25 - Gus Johnson, F, 1963-72 (Baltimore)
    * 41 - Wes Unseld, C, 1968-81 (1968-73 Baltimore, 1973-74 Capital); Head Coach, 1987-94
  • krulmichael
    STRAAAAANGE MUSIC!
    • Feb 2009
    • 10721

    #2
    I'm like this as well, for all sports games, especially Madden! Thanks for posting the list man! ;)

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    • SuperNova854
      Hobo Pride
      • Nov 2008
      • 8161

      #3
      Um you do know 2k already has the retired numbers in the game right

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      • RainboUnicorn
        No Homo
        • Nov 2008
        • 1873

        #4
        nvm
        Last edited by RainboUnicorn; 03-01-2009, 08:07 PM.

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        • MRN
          MRNeverwearthesamething
          • Nov 2008
          • 4271

          #5
          Originally posted by SuperNova854
          Um you do know 2k already has the retired numbers in the game right
          Read where it says,"this will be helpful for NBA Live."

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          • ryne candy
            Aggie C/O '01
            • Feb 2009
            • 4355

            #6
            Originally posted by SuperNova854
            Um you do know 2k already has the retired numbers in the game right
            Yes...my fault for not making it clearer. This was mainly intended when you trade for a player and don't like the assigned number the game gives the player. You can change it if you like, while still making it "realistic." Also I don't think NBA Live has it integrated in the game (but not sure 100%). The only number I know isn't in both games is Mourning's #33.

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