If the NBA retired 5 Jerseys...

[chadskee]

So I was listening to Jordan's comments about Lebrons idea to retire number 23 forever and how he mentioned others that would have to be retired too.

Obviously no number is going to retired for good, but if you had to retire the Jersey number of five guys in the history of the league, which ones would be retired under your watch and why?

[Bellsprout]

Jordan - Best ever
Chamberlain - Nobody has ever been so dominant at a professional sport
Russell - Championships.
Abdul-Jabbar - Most points has to get you something, right?

The last one is where I struggle. I want to give it to Bird or Magic, considering what they did for the game in the 80's. I guess if I had to pick one, i'll go Bird, for no reason at all.

[jrich05]

Magic, Russel, Wilt, Kareem. Jordan can kiss my ***.

[J.R. Locke]

No one! Why? Jumpman don't run the NBA.

[Taur3asi3]

Not players, just numbers

23, 33, 6, 13, and whatever number you want to retire for Nat Clifton.

[grunt]

Mikan redefine the role of the big man in the NBA. He is the foundation for all other big men.

Oscar Robertson (The Big O) He did everything well. The first big guard that could pass, score, and rebound.

Russel: The greatest winner in American team sports. The ultimate leader and winner.


Kareem is one of the players some try to remove out of history. The most dominant offensive force in the history of the NBA. If there is a short list of greatest players ever, Kareem is close to the top.

Jordan/Magic/ Bird is a toss up. Magic/Bird saved the NBA. Laid the foundation for all that followed. I might give the edge to Magic because of the 5 championships team during a very competitive 80's. Bird played in the best conference in the 80's and the grind to make the finals was much harder than Magic and no one stop Bird. Then you have Jordan who took the game global and dominated the 90's.

Peace

[Rocky]

6, 23, 32, 33, 13.

[LingeringRegime]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rocky

6, 23, 32, 33, 13.

Exactly what I was thinking. But, I really hope none of them gets retired league wide. I think it would be a bad move for the NBA. I disagree with the NHL for retiring Gretsky's, but I do agree with MLB for retiring Robinson's.