# \[The Athletic\] 哪些现役NBA球员配得上球衣退役？

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By Jason Jones / The Athletic, 2026-09-18 17:00:19

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CP3能获得一些尊重吗？

鉴于克里斯·保罗 (Chris Paul) 在洛杉矶快船的最后一个赛季以那样的方式收场，球队本赛季[允许布拉德利·比尔穿保罗的3号球衣](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7581858/2026/09/10/bradley-beal-jersey-chris-paul-clippers-3/)也就不足为奇了。有人认为保罗是快船队史最伟大的球员，但去年12月他却在[深夜被球队遣送回家](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6857787/2025/12/03/clippers-chris-paul-sent-home/)，此后再未打过一场NBA比赛，并于今年2月宣布退役。

快船在直觉巨蛋球馆还没有悬挂任何退役球衣，但保罗在2月表示他[被告知自己的球衣有机会退役](https://x.com/7PMinBrooklyn/status/2023899049342988388?s=20)。在那之前，比尔如果愿意，本赛季可以穿这个号码。比尔在华盛顿奇才和菲尼克斯太阳都穿过3号；也许0号上赛季给他带来了霉运——他因左髋骨折接受赛季报销手术前只打了六场比赛——所以他想要换个号码。

快船随时可以退役3号球衣，前提是比尔是这个号码的最后一位穿着者。鉴于快船最近的新闻，尽早举办一场“克里斯·保罗之夜”将是一个不错的转移视线之举。

在新赛季即将到来之际，有哪些不可触碰的号码可以（或应该）被退役？不少现役球员的号码在他们退役后将不会再被使用。谁最有可能获得球衣退役的荣誉？

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![The Nuggets' Nikola Jokić.](https://i.ibb.co/wZbKjMk5/14e39dfd6d44.jpg)  
_丹佛的尼古拉·约基奇是NBA总冠军和三届常规赛MVP。(Ron Chenoy / USA Today)_

## 第一档——肯定会被退役

### **达米安·利拉德：0号，波特兰开拓者**

0号——或者说代表加州奥克兰（他的家乡）、犹他州奥格登（他在韦伯州立大学打球）和俄勒冈州（他为开拓者打职业比赛）的[“字母O”](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Q_41cAPo0MM)——在波特兰将不会再有人穿。

### **杰森·塔图姆：0号，波士顿凯尔特人**

波士顿退役的球衣太多了，以至于球馆上空[看起来像一堆宾果卡片](https://x.com/fullcourtprez/status/639099232801157120)。不过塔图姆肯定会位列其中。

### **谢伊·吉尔杰斯-亚历山大：2号，俄克拉荷马城雷霆**

两座MVP、一座总决赛MVP和一次总冠军，这个决定轻而易举。

### **科怀·伦纳德：2号，多伦多猛龙和圣安东尼奥马刺**

伦纳德效力过三支球队，其中最不确定的可能是快船，考虑到最近的NBA调查和处罚。他离开圣安东尼奥的方式也不太体面。不过，马刺历来会退役冠军球队重要功臣的号码，比如埃弗里·约翰逊、肖恩·埃利奥特和布鲁斯·鲍文。但伦纳德因率领猛龙夺得2019年NBA总冠军（未来可能还有更多英雄时刻）将在多伦多被永远爱戴。他还随猛龙和马刺都拿过总决赛MVP。

### **凯里·欧文：2号，克利夫兰骑士**

2016年NBA总决赛第七场面对金州勇士的斯蒂芬·库里的那记关键跳投为克利夫兰赢得了总冠军，而欧文也是队史最伟大的球员之一。还有什么需要多说的吗？

### **安东尼·戴维斯：3号，洛杉矶湖人**

湖人总是会退役那些身披紫金战袍立下功勋的名人堂球员的号码。在湖人夺得2020年总冠军时，戴维斯可以说是NBA最好的防守球员。

### **安东尼·爱德华兹：5号，明尼苏达森林狼**

如果爱德华兹将来至少拿下一座MVP，我不会感到惊讶。达到那个级别的球员都会获得球衣退役。

### **杰伦·布朗：7号，凯尔特人**

杰伦·布朗曾询问1991年NBA扣篮大赛冠军迪·布朗，自己能否穿7号。杰伦穿上了这个号码，在2024年夺得总决赛MVP，并成长为一名精英级攻防一体球员。

### **德玛尔·德罗赞：10号，猛龙**

德罗赞在多伦多的岁月配得上这份荣誉。他和凯尔·洛瑞组成了联盟最佳二人组之一，只是不幸撞上了勒布朗·詹姆斯长期统治东部的时代。

![The Knicks' Jalen Brunson.](https://files.seeusercontent.com/2026/09/18/rNq0/260918-d4d41d2764ab7b645c7feab8b.jpg)  
_杰伦·布伦森率领尼克斯夺得自1973年以来的首个NBA总冠军，这一荣耀在纽约内外都备受推崇。(Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn Images)_

### **杰伦·布伦森：11号，纽约尼克斯**

尼克斯夺冠了，而布伦森是他们最好的球员。无需多言。

### **克莱·汤普森：11号，金州勇士**

只有库里敢说自己比汤普森投得更准，而在勇士的巅峰时期，汤普森也是NBA最好的防守者之一。对金州来说，这又是一个不假思索的决定。

### **詹姆斯·哈登：13号，休斯敦火箭**

作为NBA历史级的得分手和组织者之一，哈登退役时得分和助攻数据都将名列前茅。他拿过最佳第六人，并在俄克拉荷马城打进过总决赛（雷霆也因此有理由退役他的球衣），2018年他在火箭赢得了唯一一座MVP。哈登最辉煌的岁月不属于雷霆，但他在雷霆队史首次总决赛之旅中扮演了重要角色，这总该算数吧？

### **尼古拉·约基奇：15号，丹佛掘金**

这有点微妙，因为卡梅罗·安东尼也穿过这个号码。这位名人堂球员没有赢得总冠军或多个MVP，但在被交易到纽约之前，他是掘金的招牌球员。也许安东尼当年执意离开丹佛，让球队把15号交给约基奇变得容易了一些，但若能看到掘金同时致敬两位球员，那将是一件美事。

### **乔尔·恩比德：21号，费城76人**

他2023年的常规赛MVP让这个决定变得简单——即便季后赛始终未能取得突破。

### **吉米·巴特勒：22号，迈阿密热火**

虽然结局不算圆满，但巴特勒率领热火两次打进NBA总决赛，这将成为其名人堂生涯的一部分。

### **德雷蒙德·格林：23号，勇士**

从次轮秀到勇士传奇，格林四次入选全明星，2017年当选NBA最佳防守球员，并成为他这一代最具影响力的防守者之一。手握四座总冠军更是锦上添花。

### **勒布朗·詹姆斯：23号，骑士和湖人**

6号已被NBA为致敬比尔·拉塞尔而退役，所以尽管詹姆斯在湖人穿过6号，也没有必要在湖人退役它——除非湖人想搞点特别的。若在湖人同时退役6号和23号，将意味着他和科比·布莱恩特在洛杉矶各有两个号码被退役。詹姆斯在迈阿密穿过6号，之后联盟于2022年退役了这一号码。

### **斯蒂芬·库里：30号，勇士**

NBA历史最伟大的射手，可能也是所有运动项目中穿30号球衣最受欢迎的球员。

### **扬尼斯·阿德托昆博：34号，密尔沃基雄鹿**

过去两个赛季交易申请和失望情绪带来的波澜终将平息，雄鹿终将迎回自卡里姆·阿卜杜勒-贾巴尔以来队史最伟大的大个子，为阿德托昆博退役球衣。砍下50分锁定NBA总冠军、两夺常规赛MVP、一座总决赛MVP和一座最佳防守球员奖，这些成就应该被、也必将被铭记。

### **凯文·杜兰特：35号，雷霆和勇士**

杜兰特2014年随雷霆赢得了他唯一的常规赛MVP，随后随勇士夺得两座总冠军。质疑者会说杜兰特是加盟了一支阵容豪华的勇士才拿到冠军，但真正看过比赛的人都知道，杜兰特在那两段夺冠征程中绝非搭便车。他是勇士夺冠的关键原因，很可能也让勒布朗少拿了五六个总冠军。

### **卢卡·东契奇：77号，达拉斯独行侠和湖人**

东契奇被交易至今仍令人难以置信。他在达拉斯将被永远爱戴，同时也有机会在湖人书写新的传奇，成为勒布朗之后扛起球队前行的超级巨星。

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![The Suns' Devin Booker.](https://files.seeusercontent.com/2026/09/18/A8ph/260918-17546b58b1e28516542b0d07b.jpg)  
_德文·布克是太阳的五届全明星球员，自2015年起便效力于该队。(Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn Images)_

## 第二档——几乎板上钉钉

### **泰瑞斯·哈利伯顿：0号，印第安纳步行者**

我至今仍在想，如果哈利伯顿没有在2025年NBA总决赛第七场撕裂右跟腱，那场比赛会走向何方。如果印第安纳赢下那场比赛，哈利伯顿将跻身第一档。在印第安纳成为受爱戴的球员意义非凡，而哈利伯顿拥有球迷喜爱的一切：他是一名优秀球员，在球场上有标志性时刻，还有极具魅力的个性。

### **德文·布克：1号，菲尼克斯太阳**

布克离第一档只有一步之遥。如果太阳在2021年NBA总决赛中击败雄鹿，他肯定已经入选。但如果连史蒂夫·纳什的球衣都还没退役（他已入选球队荣誉戒指），也许布克也要等上很久。

### **维克托·文班亚马：1号，马刺**

给这件事一点时间。他只打了三个赛季，但已经是两届全明星，手握一座最佳防守球员奖杯，入选过最佳阵容，还打进过总决赛。

### **凯德·坎宁安：2号，底特律活塞**

底特律的标准是总冠军。活塞还没到那一步，但坎宁安具备成为常年MVP候选人的潜质。

### **巴姆·阿德巴约：13号，热火**

到退役时，阿德巴约将拥有一份亮眼的篮球履历，包括单场砍下83分。热火一向善待自己的重要球员，而阿德巴约多年来一直是“热火文化”的标杆人物。

### **朱·霍勒迪：21号，雄鹿**

霍勒迪帮助雄鹿在2021年夺得总冠军，并一直是联盟最好的攻防一体球员之一。那个赛季阿德托昆博是雄鹿最好的球员，但霍勒迪是球队的领袖，引领密尔沃基登顶。雄鹿已经退役了布莱恩·温特斯（32号）和小朱尼奥·布里奇曼（2号）的球衣——他们都是优秀球员，但既非名人堂成员也非冠军成员。

### **克里斯·米德尔顿：22号，雄鹿**

作为夺冠征程中阿德托昆博身边的另一位领袖和重要拼图，米德尔顿在雄鹿效力期间是一名全明星前锋。

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![The Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell.](https://i.ibb.co/MDvsNPs3/32145caa403f.jpg)  
_七届全明星、2018年扣篮大赛冠军多诺万·米切尔上赛季率领骑士打进东部决赛。(Mark J. Rebilas/ Imagn Images)_

## 第三档——方向正确，但为时尚早

### **切特·霍姆格伦：7号，雷霆**

他2026年的季后赛之旅收尾不佳，但如果霍姆格伦在未来几年持续入选全明星并拿下最佳防守球员奖，他将有资格入选——只要文班保持健康，这可不是件容易的事。

### **杰伦·威廉姆斯：8号，雷霆**

更多的全明星出场和更好的健康状况将让威廉姆斯有望把自己的球衣挂上俄克拉荷马城的球馆上空，尤其是如果雷霆成为这个时代的NBA王朝。

### **库珀·弗拉格：32号，独行侠**

好吧，对弗拉格来说现在还太早。但如果他的新秀赛季能说明什么的话，那就是独行侠已经拥有了他们的下一位伟大球员。这位卫冕NBA最佳新秀上赛季场均得到21.7分、6.7个篮板和4.5次助攻——而这仅仅是个开始。

### **多诺万·米切尔：45号，骑士**

骑士上赛季打进东部决赛有所帮助。米切尔在克利夫兰效力越久，这件事就越有可能发生。

## 第四档——只是不确定该属于哪支球队

### **保罗·乔治：13号，步行者和洛杉矶快船**

乔治在印第安纳表现出色，但马克·杰克逊穿过同样的号码并打进过NBA总决赛——他的球衣却没有退役。乔治可以说是一位影响力大得多的球员，所以如果印第安纳向他致敬也不足为奇。快船似乎是合乎逻辑的选择，尽管乔治的出勤率更高，但许多人仍认为快船是伦纳德的球队。不过，乔治多年来一直保持高水平。他只在俄克拉荷马城效力了两个赛季，但2018-19赛季在雷霆的表现堪称MVP级别——那个赛季他在MVP和最佳防守球员投票中均排名第三。

### **艾尔·霍福德：15号，老鹰；42号，凯尔特人**

说真的，亚特兰大应该是唯一的选择。他是老鹰那个时代最稳定的球员，作为一名可靠的中锋多次入选全明星。

## 第五档——城市英雄

### **2026年NBA冠军尼克斯队中除杰伦·布伦森以外的所有球员**

卡尔-安东尼·唐斯有机会凭借在纽约的更多时间靠自己的实力提升档次，但这支球队中的每个人都将被纽约永远爱戴。迈克·布朗的战术板说不定也能办个退役仪式。

### **TJ·麦康奈尔：9号，步行者**

如果步行者在2025年夺冠，麦康奈尔的传奇色彩将更加浓厚。他正在备战在印第安纳的第八个赛季。

### **亚历克斯·卡鲁索：9号，雷霆**

卡鲁索是球场上终极的粘合剂，总能做出赢球的选择。他是一名替补，却凭借拼劲、防守和关键投篮产生巨大影响，这让他所到之处都深受球迷喜爱。湖人球迷至今仍在想念卡鲁索，如今他正在为雷霆建功立业。

### **迈克·康利：11号，孟菲斯灰熊**

康利是孟菲斯最辉煌时代的定海神针。他在灰熊从未入选全明星，但他是“磨砺与绞杀”军团的一员，与扎克·兰多夫、托尼·阿伦和马克·加索尔并肩作战，深受这座城市爱戴。

### **史蒂文·亚当斯：12号，雷霆**

雷霆曾因尼克·科利森作为队友的影响力退役了他的4号球衣。亚当斯是一位深受爱戴的队友，在俄克拉荷马城的七个赛季里，他在球场上的作用比科利森更为重要。雷霆为亚当斯办退役仪式应该毫无障碍。

### **弗雷德·范弗利特：23号，猛龙**

看看猛龙2019年击败金州勇士的夺冠之战，你就会明白为什么范弗利特在多伦多可能永远不用自己掏钱吃饭了。如果凯尔·洛瑞还在打球，他也会出现在这份名单上。

### **贾马尔·默里：27号，掘金**

如果你只看过默里在2023年季后赛对阵湖人的表现，他会排在第一档。默里只入选过一次全明星，但他在2023年丹佛夺冠阵容中作为约基奇身边的二当家的角色至关重要。

_由生成式 AI 翻译，翻译内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。_

> **查看原文：Which active NBA players deserve to have their numbers retired?**
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> ## Which active NBA players deserve to have their numbers retired?
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> ![Image](https://i.ibb.co/dwWycLR9/f6b9d840c8ab.png)
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> Can CP3 get some love?
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> Given how Chris Paul’s final season with the LA Clippers ended, it’s not surprising the team would [allow Bradley Beal to wear Paul’s No. 3](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7581858/2026/09/10/bradley-beal-jersey-chris-paul-clippers-3/) this season. Some consider Paul the greatest Clipper of all time, but he was [sent home in the middle of the night](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6857787/2025/12/03/clippers-chris-paul-sent-home/) last December and never played another NBA game before announcing his retirement in February.
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> The Clippers don’t have any retired jerseys hanging at Intuit Dome, but Paul in February said he was [told his jersey has a chance](https://x.com/7PMinBrooklyn/status/2023899049342988388?s=20). Until then, Beal, if he chooses, can wear the number this season. Beal wore No. 3 with the Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns; perhaps No. 0 was bad luck last season — he played in only six games before undergoing season-ending surgery for a left hip fracture — and he wants to change things up.
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> The Clippers still can retire No. 3 at any point, with the caveat that Beal is the last player to wear the number. Given the Clippers’ recent news, a “Chris Paul Night” sooner rather than later would be a nice distraction.
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> As we prepare for the upcoming season, are there untouchable numbers that could be (or should be) retired? Several active players have numbers that will not be worn again when they’re done. Who is most likely to have their number honored?
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> ![The Nuggets' Nikola Jokić.](https://i.ibb.co/wZbKjMk5/14e39dfd6d44.jpg)  
> _Denver’s Nikola Jokić is an NBA champion and a three-time league MVP. (Ron Chenoy / USA Today)_
> 
> ## Tier 1 – Definitely will be retired
> 
> ### **Damian Lillard: No. 0, Portland Trail Blazers**
> 
> The No. 0 — or [the “letter O”](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Q_41cAPo0MM) to represent Oakland, Calif. (his hometown), Ogden, Utah (he played college ball at Weber State), and Oregon (playing pro ball for the Blazers) — is a jersey no one will wear again in Portland.
> 
> ### **Jayson Tatum: No. 0, Boston Celtics**
> 
> Boston has so many retired numbers that its rafters [resemble a collection of bingo cards](https://x.com/fullcourtprez/status/639099232801157120). Tatum will definitely be up there, though.
> 
> ### **Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: No. 2, Oklahoma City Thunder**
> 
> Two MVPs, an NBA Finals MVP and a league championship make this an easy decision.
> 
> ### **Kawhi Leonard: No. 2, Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs**
> 
> Leonard has played for three teams, and the iffiest of them might be the Clippers based on the recent NBA investigation and punishment. Leonard’s exit from San Antonio was less than graceful, too. Still, the Spurs have traditionally retired the numbers of key contributors to championship teams, such as Avery Johnson, Sean Elliott and Bruce Bowen. But Leonard will be forever loved in Toronto for leading the Raptors to the 2019 NBA title (with potentially more heroics to come). He also won finals MVP with both the Raptors and Spurs.
> 
> ### **Kyrie Irving: No. 2, Cleveland Cavaliers**
> 
> The late shot over Golden State’s Stephen Curry in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals won Cleveland a championship, and Irving is one of the best players in franchise history. Is there anything else that needs to be said?
> 
> ### **Anthony Davis: No. 3, Los Angeles Lakers**
> 
> The Lakers always retire the numbers of their Hall of Famers who made an impact in purple and gold. Davis was arguably the best defender in the NBA when the Lakers won the 2020 championship.
> 
> ### **Anthony Edwards: No. 5, Minnesota Timberwolves**
> 
> It wouldn’t surprise me to see Edwards win at least one MVP award. Players at that level get their jerseys retired.
> 
> ### **Jaylen Brown: No. 7, Celtics**
> 
> Jaylen Brown asked Dee Brown, the 1991 NBA dunk champion, if he could wear No. 7. Jaylen took the number, won finals MVP in 2024 and became an elite two-way player.
> 
> ### **DeMar DeRozan: No. 10, Raptors**
> 
> DeRozan’s number deserves this honor for his time in Toronto. He and Kyle Lowry formed one of the best tandems in the league, with the misfortune of playing during LeBron James’ long Eastern Conference tenure.
> 
> ![The Knicks' Jalen Brunson.](https://files.seeusercontent.com/2026/09/18/rNq0/260918-d4d41d2764ab7b645c7feab8b.jpg)  
> _Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973, an honor revered in and outside of New York. (Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn Images)_
> 
> ### **Jalen Brunson: No. 11, New York Knicks**
> 
> The Knicks won a championship, and Brunson was their best player. Case closed.
> 
> ### **Klay Thompson: No. 11, Golden State Warriors**
> 
> Only Curry can claim he’s a better shooter than Thompson, who was also one of the NBA’s best defenders during the Warriors’ peak. This is another no-brainer for Golden State.
> 
> ### **James Harden: No. 13, Houston Rockets**
> 
> One of the NBA’s all-time great scorers and playmakers, Harden will retire highly ranked in scoring and assists. He won Sixth Man of the Year and reached the finals in Oklahoma City (which also can be debated for a jersey retirement), and in 2018, he won his lone MVP with the Rockets. Harden’s greatest days weren’t with the Thunder, but him playing a big part in OKC’s first finals appearance has to count for something, right?
> 
> ### **Nikola Jokić: No. 15, Denver Nuggets**
> 
> This is somewhat tricky, because Carmelo Anthony also wore this number. The Hall of Famer didn’t win a championship or multiple MVPs, but he was a standout player for the Nuggets before he was traded to New York. Maybe Anthony wanting out of Denver made passing on No. 15 to Jokić easier, but it would be nice to see the Nuggets honor both players.
> 
> ### **Joel Embiid: No. 21, Philadelphia 76ers**
> 
> His league MVP in 2023 makes this an easy decision — even if the postseason success hasn’t happened.
> 
> ### **Jimmy Butler: No. 22, Miami Heat**
> 
> Things didn’t end well in Miami, but Butler helped lead the Heat to two NBA Finals appearances as part of what will be a Hall of Fame career.
> 
> ### **Draymond Green: No. 23, Warriors**
> 
> From second-round pick to Warriors legend, Green made four All-Star teams, won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and became one of the most impactful defenders of his generation. Being a part of four championships doesn’t hurt, either.
> 
> ### **LeBron James: No. 23, Cavaliers and Lakers**
> 
> No. 6 has been retired by the NBA in honor of Bill Russell, so even though James wore it with the Lakers, there’s no need to retire it there — unless the Lakers want to be extra. Retiring both No. 6 and No. 23 with the Lakers would mean he and Kobe Bryant would each have two numbers retired in Los Angeles. James wore No. 6 in Miami before the league retired it in 2022.
> 
> ### **Steph Curry: No. 30, Warriors**
> 
> The greatest shooter in NBA history might also be the most popular player to wear No. 30 in any sport.
> 
> ### **Giannis Antetokounmpo: No. 34, Milwaukee Bucks**
> 
> The emotions of the last two seasons of trade requests and frustration will eventually subside, and the Bucks will eventually welcome back their best big man since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to retire Antetokounmpo’s number. Dropping 50 points to clinch an NBA championship, winning two regular-season MVPs, a finals MVP and an NBA Defensive Player of the Year award should be and will be celebrated.
> 
> ### **Kevin Durant: No. 35, Thunder and Warriors**
> 
> Durant won his only regular-season MVP in 2014 with the Thunder, and he won two championships with the Warriors. The cynics will say Durant joined a loaded Warriors team to win his titles, but those who actually watched the games know Durant wasn’t just along for the ride on those runs. He was a key reason the Warriors won and likely kept LeBron from having five or six titles.
> 
> ### **Luka Dončić: No. 77, Dallas Mavericks and Lakers**
> 
> It’s still wild to believe Dončić was traded. He’ll be forever beloved in Dallas and has a chance to create a new legacy with the Lakers as the superstar to carry the franchise forward after LeBron.
> 
> * * *
> 
> ![The Suns' Devin Booker.](https://files.seeusercontent.com/2026/09/18/A8ph/260918-17546b58b1e28516542b0d07b.jpg)  
> _Devin Booker is a five-time All-Star for the Suns. He’s also been with the team since 2015. (Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn Images)_
> 
> ## Tier 2 – Almost certain to happen
> 
> ### **Tyrese Haliburton: No. 0, Indiana Pacers**
> 
> I still wonder how Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals would have gone if Haliburton hadn’t torn his right Achilles tendon. Had Indiana won that game, Haliburton would be in Tier 1. Being a beloved hooper in Indiana is different, and Haliburton has all the things fans love. He’s a good player who has iconic moments on the court and a magnetic personality.
> 
> ### **Devin Booker: No. 1, Phoenix Suns**
> 
> Booker is close to being in Tier 1. Had the Suns beaten the Bucks in the 2021 NBA Finals, he definitely would be. But if Steve Nash’s number still hasn’t been retired (he’s in the Ring of Honor), maybe Booker will be waiting for a long time, too.
> 
> ### **Victor Wembanyama: No. 1, Spurs**
> 
> Just give this some time. He’s played only three seasons, but he’s already a two-time All-Star with an NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy, an All-NBA selection and a finals appearance.
> 
> ### **Cade Cunningham: No. 2, Detroit Pistons**
> 
> The standard in Detroit is championships. The Pistons aren’t there, but Cunningham has the makings of a perennial MVP candidate.
> 
> ### **Bam Adebayo: No. 13, Heat**
> 
> By the time he retires, Adebayo will have an impressive basketball resume, including scoring 83 points in a game. The Heat always take care of their important players, and Adebayo has been the standard-bearer for “Heat Culture” for years.
> 
> ### **Jrue Holiday: No. 21, Bucks**
> 
> Holiday helped the Bucks win a championship in 2021 and has been one of the league’s better two-way players. Antetokounmpo was the Bucks’ best player that season, but Holiday led the team and helped guide Milwaukee to the title. The Bucks have already retired the numbers of Brian Winters (32) and Junior Bridgeman (2) — who were good players but not Hall of Famers or champions.
> 
> ### **Khris Middleton: No. 22, Bucks**
> 
> Another leader and big complementary piece to Antetokounmpo during the title run, Middleton was an All-Star forward during his time with the Bucks.
> 
> * * *
> 
> ![The Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell.](https://i.ibb.co/MDvsNPs3/32145caa403f.jpg)  
> _Donovan Mitchell, a seven-time All-Star who also won the slam-dunk contest in 2018, led the Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference finals last season. (Mark J. Rebilas/ Imagn Images)_
> 
> ## Tier 3 – On the right track, but it’s early
> 
> ### **Chet Holmgren: No. 7, Thunder**
> 
> His 2026 playoff run didn’t end well, but Holmgren could have a case in a few years if he continues to make All-Star teams and manages to get a Defensive Player of the Year award — which won’t be easy as long as Wemby is healthy.
> 
> ### **Jalen Williams: No. 8, Thunder**
> 
> More All-Star appearances and better health would put Williams in line to have his jersey in the Oklahoma City rafters, especially if the Thunder become this generation’s NBA dynasty.
> 
> ### **Cooper Flagg: No. 32, Mavericks**
> 
> OK, it’s very early for Flagg. But if his rookie season is any indication, the Mavs have their next great player already. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year averaged 21.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists last season — and he’s just getting started.
> 
> ### **Donovan Mitchell: No. 45, Cavaliers**
> 
> The Cavs advancing to the Eastern Conference finals last season helps. The longer Mitchell plays in Cleveland, the more likely this happens.
> 
> ## Tier 4 – Just not sure which team
> 
> ### **Paul George: No. 13, Pacers and LA Clippers**
> 
> George was good in Indiana, but Mark Jackson wore the same number and made it to the NBA Finals — and his jersey isn’t retired. George arguably was a far more impactful player, so it wouldn’t be a shock if Indiana honored him. The Clippers seem like the logical option, but even though George was more available, many still regarded the Clippers as Leonard’s team. However, George has played at a high level for years. He spent only two seasons with Oklahoma City, but his 2018-19 campaign with the Thunder was MVP-worthy. He finished third in both the MVP and NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting that season.
> 
> ### **Al Horford: No. 15, Hawks; No. 42, Celtics**
> 
> Seriously, Atlanta should be the only option. He was the Hawks’ steadiest player during his era, making All-Star teams as a solid center.
> 
> ## Tier 5 – Local Heroes
> 
> ### **Every Knicks player not named Jalen Brunson from the 2026 NBA champions**
> 
> Karl-Anthony Towns has a chance to move up on his own merits with more time in New York, but everyone on this team will be forever loved in New York. Mike Brown’s clipboard might get a retirement ceremony, too.
> 
> ### **TJ McConnell: No. 9, Pacers**
> 
> If the Pacers won it all in 2025, McConnell’s legend would be even more significant. He’s gearing up for his eighth season in Indy.
> 
> ### **Alex Caruso: No. 9, Thunder**
> 
> Caruso is an ultimate connector on the court who makes winning plays. He’s a reserve who makes big impacts with hustle, defense and timely shooting, which has endeared him to fans wherever he’s played. Lakers fans still miss Caruso, who now makes plays for the Thunder.
> 
> ### **Mike Conley: No. 11, Memphis Grizzlies**
> 
> Conley was a steady presence during Memphis’ best era. He didn’t make an All-Star team with the Grizzlies, but he’s part of the “Grit and Grind” crew that included Zach Randolph, Tony Allen and Marc Gasol, and he is beloved in the city.
> 
> ### **Steven Adams: No. 12, Thunder**
> 
> The Thunder retired Nick Collison’s No. 4 for his impact as a teammate. Adams was a beloved teammate and, on the court, more important than Collison during his seven seasons in Oklahoma City. It seems like the Thunder would have no problem honoring Adams.
> 
> ### **Fred VanVleet: No. 23, Raptors**
> 
> Watch the Raptors’ title-clinching game over Golden State in 2019, and it’ll make sense why VanVleet probably never has to buy a meal in Toronto again. If Kyle Lowry were still playing, he’d be on this list as well.
> 
> ### **Jamal Murray: No. 27, Nuggets**
> 
> If you only saw Murray play against the Lakers in the 2023 playoffs, he’d be Tier 1. Murray has made only one All-Star team, but his role on that 2023 Denver title team as the No. 2 to Jokić was critical.

By Jason Jones / [The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7585567/2026/09/18/nba-stars-jersey-number-retired-legacy/)

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作者： ![TheAthletic](https://chinaspurs.com/user_avatar/chinaspurs.com/theathletic/32/124_2.png) [@TheAthletic](https://chinaspurs.com/u/TheAthletic)\
发布日期： [2026 年9 月 18 日 15:01 UTC](https://chinaspurs.com/t/topic/48540/2 "2026-09-18T15:01:12Z")

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## 💬热评

> [@Aaron K.](#):
>
> 这份名单实在太长了。如今体育界退役的球衣号码已经太多了。这项荣誉应该只留给那些与球队同甘共苦、不离不弃的最顶尖球员，而不是那些强行逼宫加盟争冠球队、以第二或第三选择身份夺冠的家伙。
> 
> > [@Kevin M.](#):
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> > @​Aaron K. 这就是荣誉通胀
> 
> > [@Tim S.](#):
> >
> > @​Aaron K. 完全同意。保罗·乔治？认真的吗  
> > 他是个很棒的球员，但十年后还会有人谈论他吗？
> 
> > [@Brian R.](#):
> >
> > @​Tim S. 但他真的算得上“伟大”吗？他在一些还不错的球队里表现相当出色，但我个人绝不会用“伟大”来形容他。
> 
> > [@Nicholas M.](#):
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> > @​Aaron K. 最后一组纯粹是出于情怀，库里、也许还有字母哥，其余的都是在开玩笑吧，说真的，湖人会给卢卡的球衣退役？？如果勒布朗一直待在一支球队那还行，骑士也许还有可能，但NBA真的在让球衣退役这件事贬值
> 
> > [@Joseph S.](#):
> >
> > @​Nicholas M.  
> > “让球衣退役贬值”？  
> > 你去查查各支球队的退役号码名单，绝对不仅限于最顶级的名人堂级别球员，我不明白为什么这么多评论者会这么认为。  
> > 说真的，现在就去维基百科上看看NBA退役号码的名单，数数有多少你从没听过的名字。我敢打赌，还没看完三分之一，你就会遇到十几个“等等，这是谁？？？”

> [@Michael C.](#):
>
> 一份离谱至极的名单
> 
> > [@Rob S.](#):
> >
> > @​Michael C. 何止离谱。名单上一半的球员根本毫无可能。这肯定是“人人有奖”的时代了。

> [@Tony S.](#):
>
> 这篇文章是AI写的吗？
> 
> > [@Jason F.](#):
> >
> > 文章里有些挺搞笑的错误。史蒂夫·纳什的球衣其实已经退役了。  
> > 还有凯文·乐福在哪儿都进不了名单，笑死。

> [@Robert W.](#):
>
> 完全失控的名单

> [@Joel R.](#):
>
> 为什么达拉斯要给卢卡退役球衣？他在那儿只打了几年而已。  
> 如果球队为每一个路过的球星都退役球衣——就像你在这份名单里安排的那样——那很快就没有号码可用了。  
> 还有切特·霍姆格伦“几乎肯定”会退役球衣？这完全是你的主观臆测。A）他得变得更强，B）他得长期留在雷霆，C）他得在关键时刻拿出表现。类似的例子还有不少，你声称某支球队很可能为一位目前只有几个好赛季的球员退役球衣。
> 
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > 他带队打进总决赛、西决，场均34分9篮板9助攻，第三次MVP评选，潜在的联盟第一人，而且完美契合球队气质
> 
> > [@Steven M.](#):
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> > @​Joel R. 卢卡在达拉斯7个赛季打了472场比赛。他是这支球队47年历史上最重要、最受爱戴的球员——除了德克之外。The Athletic还将他列为NBA历史最伟大球员第53位。这份名单确实一团糟，但卢卡的球衣绝对、毫无疑问会被独行侠退役。
> 
> > [@Tadesse M.](#):
> >
> > @​Joel R. 拜托，雷霆连尼克·科利森的球衣都退役了，笑死

> [@Brian R.](#):
>
> 这份名单可能会让联盟退役球衣的数量（波士顿除外）翻三倍。太太太慷慨了。哈登在雷霆？拜托。杜兰特在那儿至今还被嘘呢。戴维斯进湖人名单只是因为他换来了卢卡😂 而马刺当年可是巴不得甩掉卡哇伊。这篇文章错得太多了。

> [@Danielle S.](#):
>
> 马刺不会退役卡哇伊的球衣……除非是为了迪伦·哈珀
> 
> > [@Curtis R.](#):
> >
> > @​Danielle S. 完全正确——Pounding the Rock是马刺的SB Nation站点，今年休赛期他们搞了一个马刺“反派”的NCAA锦标赛式投票，包括“叛变”的前球员（丹尼斯·罗德曼）、打球脏或弄伤过马刺球员的对手（扎扎）、还有因为邓肯在替补席上笑就把他吹技术犯规的裁判等等。  
> > 卡哇伊至少打进了这个投票的八强。他的舅舅现在还在总决赛里。波波维奇多年来一直恳求马刺球迷别再嘘卡哇伊，但马刺球迷坚决不从。马刺也许会试着挂一面旗帜，但在卡哇伊的球衣和那些深受爱戴的队史名宿挂在一起之前，马刺球迷会先把球馆烧了。  
> > 我不太认同这种整体的处理方式。卡哇伊在这里曾是一位伟大的球员，他想离家近一点打球，这我可以理解。但事实就是这样。而且随着快船事件的种种细节曝光，现在退役他球衣的可能性比当初事件发生时更低了。

> [@Patrick C.](#):
>
> 雄鹿要退役朱·霍勒迪的球衣？他在那儿打了几个赛季来着？四个？抱歉，这太荒谬了。

> [@Daniel S.](#):
>
> 不如我们把所有号码都退役了，直接从三位数开始用吧

> [@Robert E.](#):
>
> 这份名单看起来过于乐观了。杜兰特在俄克拉荷马不是还挨嘘吗？

> [@Anonymous U.](#):
>
> 你们退役球衣的标准似乎太低了。名单里有些人在联盟才打了三四年，你就要给他们退役球衣或“可能”退役球衣。这是一个非常愚蠢的选题。

> [@Joe V.](#):
>
> 这篇文章充满了为写而写的味道，一些稍加用心就能避免的错误就是明证（比如文中说杜兰特在勇士穿7号；他没穿过，他穿的是35号）。
> 
> > [@Brian R.](#):
> >
> > @​minks7 7. 请滚回你的洞里去

> [@John M.](#):
>
> 这里要退役的号码实在太多了。欧文就因为投进一记关键球，然后就逼宫离开克利夫兰？按这个标准，罗伯特·霍里早该让湖人退役球衣，史蒂夫·科尔的公牛球衣也该退役了。如果这真的是一项有分量的荣誉，这份名单上75-80%的名字都应该删掉。

> [@Anonymous U.](#):
>
> 在伦纳德这件事上，是他的号码让快船退役了。

> [@Andy S.](#):
>
> 东契奇会永远被达拉斯爱戴，但我不认为他的球衣会被退役。诚然他带队打进了总决赛，但1-4输了。除非他回去打完职业生涯，否则考虑到球队当初把他毫不留情地送走，我不觉得他会在这里获得球衣退役。

> [@kenwhalen512](#):
>
> 如果你真觉得马刺会退役“他舅舅外甥”的球衣，那你对圣安东尼奥太不了解了。他是有史以来最被憎恨的前马刺球员，因为他毫无解释地强行逼宫离队。尽管球队后来的发展相当不错（这还是保守说法），但如果球队试图退役2号球衣，绝对会引发一场大暴动。

> [@Jake H.](#):
>
> “肯定退役”这一档的名字多得离谱

> [@Paul R.](#):
>
> 大家的共识说得很到位。这是一篇不严肃的文章，纯粹是为了发点什么、随便什么都行的凑数之作。

> [@Jake B.](#):
>
> 在我看来，很难想象凯尔特人会为布朗退役7号

> [@Martin H.](#):
>
> 我觉得全国媒体根本不知道泰瑞斯·哈利伯顿对印第安纳意味着什么。他拼上自己的身体和未来，只为把奖杯带回印第安纳州，这一切在这里永远不会被遗忘。他的球衣绝对会挂上球馆上空，这是他应得的。
> 
> > [@Joel R.](#):
> >
> > @​Martin H. 如果他明年就跑去湖人呢？  
> > 把这些只待了五分钟的人捧成某地的千古英雄，简直疯了。故事还长着呢，而且很多时候，早期的英雄到最后会变成传奇反派。
> 
> > [@Michael L.](#):
> >
> > @​Kyle E. 任何球员的标准都应该是：入选名人堂，或长期担任球队领袖，多次入选全明星或最佳阵容，并带来一座总冠军或多个有竞争力的季后赛赛季。而不是“谢谢你在这里打了四年，贡献了一次总决赛之旅”，甚至作为球队第二或第三好的球员赢了一次冠军。

> [@Jack B.](#):
>
> 杜兰特在勇士穿的是35号，不是文章说的7号。

> [@Malcolm H.](#):
>
> 安东尼·吉尔，16号，华盛顿奇才。  
> （开个玩笑，不过约翰·沃尔对这座城市的意义，恐怕比全国其他人意识到的要大，即使他和比尔没能打进季后赛深处。谢谢你，保罗·皮尔斯。）

> [@David H.](#):
>
> 出于我每次提到这事都义不容辞要说的原则：联盟退役了比尔·拉塞尔的号码，却没有退役贾巴尔的，这实在令人愤慨。  
> 贾巴尔的实力是拉塞尔的十倍，而且在种族主义和社会正义等议题上真正身体力行，与拉塞尔截然不同。贾巴尔在很大程度上开创了运动员利用自身平台倡导社会正义的先河——当年他冒着巨大的个人风险和牺牲，抵制了1968年奥运会。他为此付出了整个职业生涯的代价，也从未被这个国家的大多数人原谅。  
> 作为对比，拉塞尔曾恳求获准参加奥运会，并留下名言：如果不让他打篮球，他就去尝试进入美国田径队。  
> 同一枚硬币的两面，而NBA致敬了错误的那一面。

> [@Original Randall P.](#):
>
> 你们漏掉了特雷·杨，11号，老鹰。他是队史助攻和三分球纪录保持者，总得分排名第六。他带队打进了极为罕见的东部决赛。他的球衣几乎肯定会被退役。
> 
> > [@Michael L.](#):
> >
> > @​Original Randall P. 我不这么认为。他是个非常出色的进攻球员，让我们看看接下来几年整体表现如何。我不觉得他伟大或配得上这份荣誉。事实上，这份名单上的号码/球员整体太多了。带队打进一次东部半决赛本身不足以让球衣退役。
> 
> > [@Alexander M.](#):
> >
> > @​Original Randall P. 杨的球衣被退役的概率是0%

> [@Daniel S.](#):
>
> 这份名单似乎慷慨得离谱。第一档里很多人根本算不上板上钉钉。

> [@will.koch](#):
>
> 德文·布克“接近”第一档？The Athletic？？？？你们这是在告诉我你们根本不看太阳的比赛！布克是队史得分王，退役前还会在另外7-10项数据上成为队史第一。他们说不定会用他的名字重新命名骆驼背山。他的球衣退役并进入球队荣誉堂是板上钉钉的事，甚至可能在他退役之前就实现。  
> 多么糟糕的观点。即使他不在菲尼克斯打完职业生涯，德文·布克也是永远的太阳人。我要求修改文章。

> [@Jonathan K.](#):
>
> 可笑的名单

> [@ctippett](#):
>
> 步行者绝不可能退役保罗·乔治的球衣。

> [@jaydendaniels43](#):
>
> 看看第二轮会怎样吧，但卡哇伊在多伦多绝对不受爱戴。

> [@Anonymous U.](#):
>
> 切特·霍姆格伦没戏，接下来十年他都要被文班羞辱。

> [@Scott M.](#):
>
> 凯文·乐福的0号骑士球衣想跟你聊聊。

> [@S K.](#):
>
> 我理解写文章是为了引发讨论、吸引眼球，但这已经越界变成纯粹犯傻了。  
> 作为湖人球迷，我很难接受安东尼·戴维斯的球衣被退役。我喜欢AD，我也有他的球衣！但对于一支拥有这么多总冠军的球队来说，退役球衣的门槛实际上更高，不只是带队拿一次冠军（不管是不是园区冠军）就够了。他曾是一位出色的球员，但接连不断的伤病缩短的赛季意味着，他的任期也伴随着球队学会如何在没有他的情况下有效作战。

> [@paul M.](#):
>
> 还有比“呵呵”更低的评价吗？

> [@Bosh S.](#):
>
> 猛龙会退役洛瑞的7号。仅此而已。

> [@Mike B.](#):
>
> 这里面有些球员确实很出色，但如果他们这个级别的球员都能退役球衣，联盟的号码很快就要用光了

> [@Daniel S.](#):
>
> 这是一篇糟糕的文章。

> [@peter R.](#):
>
> “肯定退役”下面应该只有六个名字左右。这是机器人写的。

> [@Alex W.](#):
>
> 欧文离开克利夫兰时把桥全烧了。我不觉得有人会急着给他退役球衣。

> [@Rob S.](#):
>
> 杰森·塔图姆？他今天还差得远呢。如果他的球衣挂在大鸟和拉塞尔旁边，简直是对圣殿的亵渎。我不排除这种可能……如果他再保持五年联盟顶级水准，再赢一两座总冠军的话。但今天？不行。
> 
> > [@Ryan O.](#):
> >
> > @​Rob S. 我是80年代在老花园球馆看着大鸟他们打球长大的。塔图姆绝对配得上挂在那里。

> [@Sam G.](#):
>
> 作为雄鹿球迷，虽然他作为球员不在同一个档次，但我很乐意看到布鲁克·洛佩斯的球衣被退役。他是我们持续季后赛成功的重要一环，我几乎把他的签约视为我们终于要全力争冠、球队告别中立的标志之一。把他的名字挂上球馆上空，与朱和克里斯并排，在我看来再合适不过了。

_由生成式 AI 翻译，翻译内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。_

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> ## 
> 
> > [@Aaron K.](#):
> >
> > This list is WAY too long. There are already too many retired numbers in sports. It should be reserved for the best of the best that stuck with their teams through thick and thin. Not for dudes that forced their way onto contending teams and won a title as a 2nd or 3rd option.
> > 
> > > [@Kevin M.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Aaron K. its grade inflation
> > 
> > > [@Tim S.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Aaron K. Totally agree. Paul George? Seriously  
> > > Hes a great player but is anyone gonna be talking about him in 10 years?
> > 
> > > [@Brian R.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Tim S. Has he ever really been ‘great’ though? He’s been very decent on some decent teams, but I personally would never refer to him as great.
> > 
> > > [@Nicholas M.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Aaron K. the last group of players for sentimentality reasons, steph, perhaps giannis, the rest have to be jokes, seriously the lakers are gonna retire luka’s number?? if lebron had stayed with one team ok, and maybe still the cavs, but the nba is really cheapening the retirement of jerseys
> > 
> > > [@Joseph S.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Nicholas M.  
> > > “Cheapening the retirement of jerseys”?  
> > > Go look up the list of retired numbers for franchises; it’s definitely not limited to only top-tier inner circle Hall of Fame kind of players and I’m not sure why so many commenters seem to think it is.  
> > > Seriously, go to the Wikipedia page listing retired NBA numbers right now and count how many names you’ve never heard of. I’ll bet you get into double digits of “wait who???” before getting even a third of the way through the list.
> 
> > [@Michael C.](#):
> >
> > Just an insane list
> > 
> > > [@Rob S.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Michael C. Beyond insane. Half the players on here are zero chance. Surely this is the age of the participation trophy.
> 
> > [@Tony S.](#):
> >
> > Did AI write this article?
> > 
> > > [@Jason F.](#):
> > >
> > > The article has some funny mistakes. Steve Nash’s number is retired.  
> > > Lol on Kevin Love not making it with anyone.
> 
> > [@Robert W.](#):
> >
> > Absolutely unhinged list
> 
> > [@Joel R.](#):
> >
> > Why would Dallas retire Luka’s jersey? He only played a handful of years there.  
> > If teams retired jerseys for every star who passed through town—as you have them doing on this list—there would be no numbers left to play with.  
> > And Chet Holmgren almost certain to have his jersey retired? That involves a lot of projection on your part. A) he would have to get better, B) he would have to stay in OKC long term, and C) he would have to perform when it matters. There were others like this, too, where you say a franchise is likely to retire the jersey of a player who has a few good seasons at this point.
> > 
> > > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> > >
> > > he carried them to the finals, wcf, averaged 34-9-9, 3rd mvp, potential BITW, and fits the identity perfectly
> > 
> > > [@Steven M.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Joel R. Luka played 472 games for Dallas over 7 seasons. He’s the most important, most beloved player—other than Dirk—in the franchise’s 47 years of existence. And the Athletic ranked him #53 on their list of the greatest NBA players of all time. This list is a mess, but Luka will absolutely, without a doubt get his jersey retired by the Mavericks.
> > 
> > > [@Tadesse M.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Joel R. The Thunder have Nick Colisons jersey retired already for gods sake lol
> 
> > [@Brian R.](#):
> >
> > This list would probably triple the number of jerseys retired league-wide excluding Boston. Wayyyyy too generous. Harden with okc? Come on. Durant still gets booed there. AD for the Lakers would only be bc he got them Luka 😂And the Spurs were grateful to be rid of Kawhi. So many misses here.
> 
> > [@Danielle S.](#):
> >
> > Spurs won’t retire Kawhi’s jersey…unless it’s for Dylan Harper
> > 
> > > [@Curtis R.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Danielle S. 100% - Pounding the Rock is the Spurs SB Nation site, and this off-season, they ran a NCAA bracket of Spurs Villians. It had former players who had heel turns (Dennis Rodman), opponents who were dirty and/or injured Spurs (ZaZa), officials who T’d up Duncan for laughing on the bench, etc.  
> > > Kawhi made it to at least the final 8 of this bracket. His uncle is currently in the finals. Pop for years implored Spurs fans to stop booing Kahwi everytime he came to town, and Spurs fans have categorically refused. Spurs might try to hang a banner, but Spurs fans will burn down the arena before Kahwi’s jersey hangs with the all-time beloved members of the franchise.  
> > > I don’t agree with this broader treatment. Kahwi was a great player here, and he wanted to play closer to home, and I can understand that. But that’s how it is. And now with all the details of what has happened with the Clippers, there is a lesser chance now than there was when this all went down.
> 
> > [@Patrick C.](#):
> >
> > Jrue Holiday’s number retired by the Bucks? He played what, four seasons there? Sorry, that’s ridiculous.
> 
> > [@Daniel S.](#):
> >
> > Why don’t we just retire all the numbers and start with triple digits
> 
> > [@Robert E.](#):
> >
> > This seems wildly optimistic. Doesn’t Durant still get booed in OKC?
> 
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > Your standards for retiring numbers would seem to be way too low. An d you have guys numbers being retired or might be for guys who’re with league for what 3 -4 years. This was a very silly exercise.
> 
> > [@Joe V.](#):
> >
> > This article reeks of making content for content’s sake, as evidenced by mistakes that are easily avoidable if a modicum of effort was put into it (e.g., Durant, which in this article says he wore no. 7 with the Warriors; he did not, he wore 35).
> > 
> > > [@Brian R.](#):
> > >
> > > @​minks7 7. Please go back to your hole
> 
> > [@John M.](#):
> >
> > Waaaaaay too many numbers getting retired here. Kyrie because he hit one big shot then forced his way out of Cleveland. Under those criteria, Robert Horry should have his name retired by the Lakers and Steve Kerr should have his Bulls jersey retired. If it is actually a meaningful honor, about 75-80% of these names should be removed from the list.
> 
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > In Leonard’s case, his number retired the Clippers.
> 
> > [@Andy S.](#):
> >
> > Doncic will forever be loved in Dallas but I don’t see his number getting retired. Granted he led them to a finals appearance but they lost 4-1. Unless he goes back and finishes out his career there I don’t think he’s getting a number retired with how they unceremoniously shipped him out.
> 
> > [@kenwhalen512](#):
> >
> > If you really think the Spurs are going to retire the nephew’s number, you don’t know San Antonio very well. He is the most hated ex-Spur ever because of the way he forced his way out of town with no explanation. Even though things have turned out well (an understatement) for the team, there would be a huge riot if the team tried to retire number 2.
> 
> > [@Jake H.](#):
> >
> > That is comically too many names in the “definitely” tier
> 
> > [@Paul R.](#):
> >
> > The general consensus is spot on. This is an unserious article and it’s just filler so that something, anything can be posted.
> 
> > [@Jake B.](#):
> >
> > Hard to see Celtics retiring #7 for Brown, imo
> 
> > [@Martin H.](#):
> >
> > I don’t think the national media has any idea how much Tyrese Haliburton means to Indiana. What he did, putting his body and future on the line to try to bring the trophy to Hoosier State, will never be forgotten here. His jersey will absolutely be in the rafters, as it should be.
> > 
> > > [@Joel R.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Martin H. What if he left next year to join the Lakers?  
> > > Trying to act like these guys are all time heroes for places they’ve been for 5 minutes is crazy. There’s so much story left to be written, and a lot of time an early hero turns into a legendary heel by the time the story is over.
> > 
> > > [@Michael L.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Kyle E. The standard for any player should be HOF, or leader of a team for a long time, multiple all star selections or all NBA teams, that led to a championship or many competitive playoff seasons. Not, thanks for playing here for 4 years and contributing to a Finals appearance, or even winning one as the 2nd or 3rd best player on the team.
> 
> > [@Jack B.](#):
> >
> > KD wore 35 for Golden State, not 7 as the article says.
> 
> > [@Malcolm H.](#):
> >
> > Anthony Gill, #16 Washington Wizards.  
> > (j/k, but John Wall means more to this city than I think the rest of the country realizes, even if he and Beal couldn’t pull off a deep playoff run. Thanks, Paul Pierce.)
> 
> > [@David H.](#):
> >
> > As I am constitutionally required to observe every time it is mentioned, it is absolutely offensive that the league has retired Bill Russell’s number and not Abdul-Jabbar’s.  
> > Abdul-Jabbar was ten times the player that Russell was, and actually walked his walk with respect to issues like racism and social justice, very much unlike Russell. Abdul-Jabbar largely invented the concept of athletes using their platform to advocate for social justice when he, at great personal risk and sacrifice, boycotted the '68 Olympics. He paid for that stand throughout his remaining career, and was never forgiven for it by much of the country.  
> > By way of comparison, Russell begged to be allowed to play in the Olympics, and famously stated that if not allowed to play basketball, he would attempt to make the US track and field team.  
> > Two opposing sides of the same coin, and the NBA honored the wrong one.
> 
> > [@Original Randall P.](#):
> >
> > You missed Trae Young, #11, Hawks. The franchise’s all-time leader in assists and 3-pointers. Sixth in points. He led them to a very rare conference finals appearance. His number will almost certainly be retired.
> > 
> > > [@Michael L.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Original Randall P. I don’t think so. Very good offensive player, let’s see how the next several years go in general. Don’t think he is great or worthy of this. In fact, too many numbers/players on this list in general. Leading a team to 1 conference semi finals is not worthy of retiring a number by itself.
> > 
> > > [@Alexander M.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Original Randall P. There is a 0% chance Young’s number is retired
> 
> > [@Daniel S.](#):
> >
> > This list seems extraordinarily generous. There are many listed in Tier 1 that are hardly locks.
> 
> > [@will.koch](#):
> >
> > Devin Booker is “close” to being Tier 1? Hey Athletic??? Tell me you don’t want Suns games without telling me you don’t watch Suns games! Book is the franchise all-time leading scorer, and will finish as the franchise all-time leader in 7-10 other categories before he’s done. They might re-name Camelback Mountain after him. He is guaranteed to have his # retired and be in their Ring of Honor, maybe even before he retires.  
> > What an awful take. Even if he doesn’t finish his career in Phoenix, Devin Booker is a forever Sun. I demand an edit.
> 
> > [@Jonathan K.](#):
> >
> > laughable list
> 
> > [@ctippett](#):
> >
> > No shot in hell the pacers retire Paul George’s number.
> 
> > [@jaydendaniels43](#):
> >
> > We’ll see how things go for round 2, but Kawhi is definitely not loved in Toronto.
> 
> > [@Anonymous U.](#):
> >
> > Chet Holmgren is not happening after Wemby humiliates him for the next ten years.
> 
> > [@Scott M.](#):
> >
> > Kevin Love’s #0 Cavs jersey would like a word.
> 
> > [@S K.](#):
> >
> > I get articles being written to invite debates and garner attention, but this crosses into the territory of just being silly.  
> > As a Lakers fan, I would find it hard to see Anthony Davis getting his number retired. I like AD, I have his jersey too! But for a franchise with so many championships, it actually makes the bar higher to get your number retired then just guiding to a singular title (bubble or not). He was a terrific player, but the regular slew of injury-shortened seasons meant his tenure was also marked by the team learning to effectively play without him.
> 
> > [@paul M.](#):
> >
> > Isn’t there a lower rating than “Meh”?
> 
> > [@Bosh S.](#):
> >
> > Raptors will retire Lowry’s #7. That’s it.
> 
> > [@Mike B.](#):
> >
> > Some of these guys are really good players but are players who if players of their caliber get their numbers retired, the league is going to run out of numbers
> 
> > [@Daniel S.](#):
> >
> > This is a terrible article.
> 
> > [@peter R.](#):
> >
> > There are like six names that should be under “definitely”. A robot wrote this.
> 
> > [@Alex W.](#):
> >
> > Kyrie burned his bridge leaving Cleveland. I doubt anyone is rushing to retire his numbers.
> 
> > [@Rob S.](#):
> >
> > Jayson Tatum? He’s not even close today. What a desecration if he were to be next to Bird and Russell. I’m not ruling it out…if he has another five years of being among the top players in the league, wins another championship or two. But today?
> > 
> > > [@Ryan O.](#):
> > >
> > > @​Rob S. I grew up watching Bird & Co. at the old Gahden in the ‘80s. Tatum absolutely belongs up there.
> 
> > [@Sam G.](#):
> >
> > As a Bucks fan, even though he’s not in the same tier as a player, I would love to retire Brook Lopez’s number. He was a huge piece for our sustained playoff success, and I almost mark his signing as one of the indicators we were going for it finally and switching out of neutral as a franchise. Hoisting his name up into the rafters next to Jrue and Khris seems only right to me.

via [The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7585567/2026/09/18/nba-stars-jersey-number-retired-legacy/#comments)