After they've finished playing their final minutes in the NBA, special players can receive a number of honors.
Maybe they're bound for the Hall of Fame. Maybe they'll receive a commemorative day from the team with which they spent the majority of their prime years. Maybe they'll see their jersey number embroidered onto a banner and hoisted up into the rafters, guaranteeing no one ever wears that uniform again while playing for the same franchise.
That last honor is a special one. It can signify just how impressive a career may have been, but it can also elevate the status of limited on-court contributors who stood out as integral parts of the community.
Nearly every one of the Association's 30 franchises has retired at least one number. The Boston Celtics are nearly running out of digits.
But what if each organization had to find one more player to honor? It can be a current standout already guaranteed to earn his special day when he finally calls it quits or a player from the past—whether long ago or from an era still fresh in the minds of younger generations.
For each franchise, th ...
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The Most Deserving Player for Each NBA Franchise’s Next Jersey Retirement
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