Living in the Rafters: Top 10 Retired NBA Jerseys
Allen Iverson and more have jerseys in the rafters.
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Allen Iverson - The Philadelphia 76ers retired Allen Iverson’s No. 3 jersey on Saturday night during halftime of their game against the Washington Wizards. Keep reading to check out other NBA greats who had their jerseys raised to the rafters.— Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)
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Shaquille O'Neal - Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal had his No. 34 jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers in April 2013. Former coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant spoke on O’Neal’s contributions to the Lakers and helping them win three consecutive championships (2000, ’01, ’02).(Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Magic Johnson - Before there was Shaq, there was Magic Johnson. The Los Angeles Lakers retired his iconic No. 32 jersey on Feb. 16, 1992. Although Johnson originally retired in 1991, he came back and was allowed to wear the jersey again. (Photo: Stephen Dunn/Allsport)
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Michael Jordan - Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA Championships before having his jersey retired on Nov. 11, 1994. Jordan came back to the NBA the following year and retired again in 1999. Although he never played for the team, the Miami Heat also retired Jordan’s No. 23 in 2003, with a half Bulls-half Washington Wizards jersey.(Photo: Joe Patronite/Getty Images)
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Bill Russell - When he retired from the Boston Celtics in 1972, Bill Russell did not want a formal ceremony as he cited racism for him not receiving credit for leading the Celtics to 11 NBA championships. But in 1999, he returned to Boston to have his No. 6 jersey and 11 championship banners honored.(Photo: Robert Riger/Getty Images)
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