The Best NBA Player to Wear Each Jersey Number

I was considering putting LeBron as number 6 for a while, but I just had to include Bill Russell. After all his number was retired league-wide, and I also happen to be a Celtics fan.

More numbers would be included if it wasn't for the 5 seasons criterion. I looked into my notes for that quiz, and for example, for number 28 there's Iggy in Heat, but it was only 2 seasons, so it would have to be Andrew Lang. For 37 the only player who meets the criteria is Semi Olejeve, for 46 John Konchar, 51 Michael Doleac, 67 Taj Gibson, 88 Nicolas Batum, 90 Drew Gooden, 95 Juan Toscano. The other numbers don't have any players that meet the 5 seasons criterion, and numbers 58, 59, 64, 69 (Rodman wanted it in Mavs, but they didn't let him), 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 82, 87, and 97 have never been worn in the NBA.

I do think you're right, I meant to revisit this quiz, but couldn't find the time or energy. When I think about it, I should have chosen T-Mac.

Looking at past players though, it's really between T-Mac, Bosh and D-Rose, maybe Penny Hardaway or Amar'e. But in a few years this discussion might be more interesting, cause we have some great #1s in the NBA currently - Booker, LaMelo Ball and of course, Wemby. Harden has to wear the number for one more season to meet the requirements as well. So we'll see what the future holds.

Thanks for the feedback!