With the recent trade that happened involving LeBron James and Jae Crowder, we take a look at where some of these players rank among NBA greats. From No. 00 Jordan Clarkson to No. 99 Jae Crowder, here are the top 15 active players by jersey number
Jae Crowder is the best active NBA player by jersey number. He has been playing for the Boston Celtics since he was drafted in 2011.
The function of jersey numbers is to identify players. Fans want to know who their favorite players are, and the simplest method to do so is to attach a number to each player’s name. For some athletes, a jersey is more important than a number since the number may have emotional value.
Prior to the start of the season, the jersey numbers were allocated. We can actually determine who the best of the best are in terms of those metrics with a sample size. When we look at all of the jerseys worn, we can see who the top players are based on their jersey number.
Jordan Clarkson, No. 00
In comparison to prior years, the former Sixth Man of the Year is having a bad year. As a result, Clarkson is the only one of the four players in the group of four who is closing out games for the Jazz. Clarkson has risen through the ranks to become one of the league’s top 100 players. Give Jonathan Kuminga some time to mature, and his name could be on this list one day.
JaVale McGee (Honorable Mention)
Damian Lillard is ranked No. 0 in the NBA.
Many players like the role of zero. Since Gilbert Arenas’ “Agent Zero” era in Washington, no player has had a better moniker. As a result, we have some unique players this year. This season, Miles Bridges has a chance to earn Most Improved Player, while Russell Westbrook is a triple-double machine. Even if they’re having a bad shooting year, none of these players can beat “Same Time.” As proven by his most clutch points last season, Lillard is 10 times more clutch than any of these guys.
Jayson Tatum, Russell Westbrook, and Miles Bridges are among the honorable mentions.
Devin Booker, No. 1
Zion Williamson would have been an easy pick only a few years ago. Williamson, on the other hand, is unable to remain fit and on the court. Michael Porter Jr. has deteriorated since his contract deal, while Andre Drummond, a former rebounding champion, is now a backup center. Devin Booker, who was likened to Kobe Bryant during the team’s journey to the NBA Finals, is the obvious option. With the Suns matched for the best record in the NBA, Booker seems to be a lock for an All-Star selection in February.
Zion Williamson, Andre Drummond, and Michael Porter Jr. received honorable mention.
Kawhi Leonard is ranked No. 2 in the NBA.
Leonard is the finest player to wear the jersey if he stays healthy. The Clippers may have entered the NBA Finals for the first time in team history if Leonard had participated in the Western Conference Finals last season. The players that are wearing #2 are all capable role players. Leonard is an absolute legend.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lonzo Ball, and LaMelo Ball received honorable mention.
Chris Paul, No. 3
Last year, Bradley Beal came close to winning the scoring crown, while Anthony Davis is playing like a Defensive Player of the Year. Paul, on the other hand, is guiding the Suns to the league’s best record. While Davis is playing with LeBron James, neither player is capable of doing so right now. Booker and Paul together are the greatest jersey tandem in the NBA right now.
Anthony Davis and Bradley Beal were both given honorable mentions.
Derrick Rose (No. 4)
Rose wasn’t chosen by accident. Scottie Barnes is a favorite to win the Rookie of the Year Award, while Evan Mobley seems to be a future star. Rose, on the other hand, is a strong candidate for Sixth Man of the Year. Despite coming off the bench, the 2011 MVP remains an entertaining player to watch as he continues to close out games for the Knicks.
Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes received honorable mention.
De’Aaron Fox, No. 5
De’Aaron Fox might be leading a team to the playoffs if he were on any other club. Fox hasn’t had a genuine companion in crime throughout his time with the Kings. His statistics are self-evident. He is the league’s quickest guard and one of the league’s best. Don’t be fooled by the Kings’ emblem; Fox is a serious player in this league.
Dejounte Murray received an honorable mention.
LeBron James (No. 6)
This season, there are a few strong contenders for #6. Kristaps Porzingis is a seven-foot stretch shot when healthy. Montrezl Harrell is looking like an All-Star candidate, while Alex Caruso leads the league in steals. Do any of these three players have a chance to beat King James in the end?
Kristaps Porzingis, Montrezl Harrell, and Alex Caruso received honorable mention.
Kevin Durant, No. 7
Durant would be the greatest regardless of whatever jersey he wears this season. This season, Durant is the favorite to earn the MVP award, since he leads the league in scoring. In addition, the Nets have the best record in the Eastern Conference. Although Jaylen Brown is an All-Star in his own right, he does not wear #7 like KD.
Jaylen Brown and Malcolm Brogdon received honorable mention.
Zach LaVine, No. 8
Two years ago, LaVine was left out of the All-Star Game. Finally, he appeared for the first time. This year, he is surrounded by genuine talent and is demonstrating his abilities. The Bulls are vying for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite this, LaVine is the lone All-Star among the players that wear the number eight.
Danillo Gallinari and Patty Mills received honorable mention.
Nikola Vucevic, No. 9
Vucevic is right close to LaVine. When it comes to the Bulls’ revival, the two are literally and quantitatively side by side. Vucevic is the league’s finest outside shooting big man and a future top-3 passer. Vucevic is yet another All-Star, but he faces stiff competition in the form of RJ Barrett, a potential All-Star, and Jerami Grant, a fantastic player on a horrible club.
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Darius Garland, No. 10
Eric Gordon used to be one of the top sixth men in the nation. Darius Garland, a third-year point guard, is still a contributor in the NBA, but he has the makings of a future great. Garland possesses one of the most talented floaters in the NBA. While his powers may not compare to Kyrie Irving’s, they have helped a Cavaliers team contend for a postseason place.
Eric Gordon was given an honorable mention.
Kyrie Irving (No. 11)
This, in the case of Irving, may be contentious. Irving would be the greatest player wearing #11 right now if he were on the field. Trae Young is a league leader in most states, but DeMar DeRozan seems to be an All-NBA First Team pick. Domantas Sabonis has the most double-doubles in the league. Irving can score 30 points per game and excels as a shooting guard when paired with James Harden. Young holds the unofficial title for now, but Irving will earn it when he returns.
Trae Young, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Mike Conley Jr., and Klay Thompson received honorable mention.
Ja Morant (no. 12)
There are a few strong contenders for twelve. Joe Harris topped the NBA in three-point shooting last year, while Tobias Harris is one of the league’s most unappreciated players. Morant, on the other hand, is the greatest if you’re in good health. One day, he should compete in the Slam Dunk Contest. He is a high-level scorer, passer, and finisher. He was the energiser who kept Memphis on her toes.
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James Harden, No. 13
We have been spoilt because Harden is not receiving the foul calls he wants and is leading the NBA in turnovers. Harden used to score 36 points a game on a regular basis. Is it awful that he’s now averaging over 20 points and over 10 assists each game? With Kawhi Leonard out, Paul George is accomplishing incredible things, but don’t underestimate Harden’s efficiency.
Paul George and Bam Adebayo received honorable mentions.
Brandon Ingram (No. 14)
Tyler Herro is going to be the owner of this location in the future. Herro just needs more time. Former All-Star Ingram is averaging 21.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. The Pelicans may not be winning, but once Zion Willamson returns, we’ll see how terrific they are.
Tyler Herro received an honorable mention.
Nikola Jokic, No. 15
Last year, Capela led the NBA in rebounding, but it won’t be enough to unseat last year’s MVP. Jokic has the potential to be the greatest offensive center in history. With a 25/13/6 line and a 38 percent three-point shooting percentage, he remains a top-five possibility for the award this season.
Clint Capela (Honorable Mention)
Cedi Osman, No. 16
You have to give James Johnson credit for providing Brooklyn with quality minutes at the age of 34, but Osman is also enjoying a nice season. Cleveland’s Osman is averaging 11.6 points in 22.6 minutes per game.
James Johnson was given an honorable mention.
Jonas Valanciunas, No. 17
PJ Tucker was selected as a first-round selection by the Milwaukee Bucks for his defense. When the club won the 2021 title, that choice was well worth it. Tucker is now bothering people in Miami, but it is Jonas Valanciunas who is having the better year. Valanciunas is averaging 18.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, and leading the league in three-point shooting since being traded to New Orleans.
PJ Tucker was given an honorable mention.
Alec Burks, No. 18
Tom Thibodeau replaced Kemba Walker in the starting lineup with Alec Burks. The Knicks have played a more complete game since bringing in Burks. Burks is averaging 11.4 points per game while shooting 40 percent from the field.
Shake Milton gets an honorable mention.
Raul Neto, No. 19
When there are only three players available, someone will have to take it by default. Neto, on the other hand, is scoring 7.3 points per game in 19.7 minutes a game. Neto is helping the Wizards finish in the top half of the conference rankings.
Tony Snell, Honorable Mention
John Collins (no. 20)
Despite the fact that it seems to be a toss-up, Collins emerges victorious. Collins has more rebounds and blocks per game than Hayward. Both players are hitting at least 40% from three-point range, but Collins is shooting 57.1 percent overall, which is 11% higher than Hayward.
Gordon Hayward receives an honorable mention.
Joel Embiid, No. 21
You have to admire what LaMarcus Aldridge is accomplishing out of all the guys. Despite his age and the fact that he was on the verge of retiring due to a heart issue, he is providing the Nets with valuable playing time. However, unlike Embiid, he is not the 2021 MVP runner-up, therefore this number belongs entirely to the 76ers center.
LaMarcus Aldridge (Honorable Mention)
Jimmy Butler (No. 22)
This year, Jimmy Butler is playing like an MVP contender. He is the most efficient small forward on the field in terms of statistics. That includes defeating Khris Middleton, a rival. In 2020, Butler led the Heat to the NBA Finals. Is he capable of doing it again?
Khris Middleton and Deandre Ayton received honorable mention.
Draymond Green, No. 23
Green seems to be the same man that was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. He’s making shots, rebounding, and passing on offense. Green is one of the top two-way power forwards in the game because, unlike the one-dimensional guys discussed before, he is a complete player.
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Buddy Hield (No. 24)
Who would you choose as a shooter between Buddy Hield and Norman Powell? Based on history, Hield is the best choice for the time being. Both players are averaging almost the same amount of minutes, but Hield is playing for a bad team that is mismanaging his use.
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Mikal Bridges, No. 25
Bridges may be the league’s finest wing defender. You have to admire what Bridges brings to the court after seeing him defend Steph Curry and keep him to 12 points. Bridges seems to be an All-Defensive player in the future.
Ben Simmons and PJ Washington received honorable mentions.
Spencer Dinwiddie, No. 26
Would the Nets have reached the NBA Finals if Dinwiddie had been healthy last season? He’s provided an energy boost for the Wizards this season with the manner he’s been playing. As a role component, he’s a perfect fit. He may have been the missing link if he had participated, particularly considering Kyrie Irving did not play in Game 7.
Jeremy Lamb was given an honorable mention.
Rudy Gobert, No. 27
Jamal Murray is out with an injury, and Jusuf Nurkic is a one-dimensional center. Rudy Gobert is the league’s top two-way center. He’s shooting over 70% from the floor and has the most rebounds in the league. When you add in three Defensive Player of the Year Awards, you have the finest player to ever wear #27.
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Isaiah Stewart (No. 28)
Three players carry the number 28. Isaiah Stewart, the Pistons’ No. 16 overall selection in 2020, is a power forward. Stewart leads the team with 7.7 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. He’s most known for threatening to fight LeBron James earlier this season.
Alperen Sengun received an honorable mention.
Steph Curry, No. 30
Last season, Curry led the NBA in scoring, finished third in MVP voting, and has the Warriors playing like the greatest team in the league. We could discuss about his five Finals appearances, two MVP awards, and three titles, but his current resume is sufficient to earn him this accolade.
Julius Randle (Honorable Mention)
Jarrett Allen, No. 31
The Cavaliers’ defense is ranked in the top three in the league thanks to the frontcourt of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. He scores 16.3 points per game and grabs 11.3 rebounds while shooting 70.6 percent from the field. Many people questioned if Allen was worth $20 million. He has silenced the skeptics while simultaneously holding all of the rights to #31.
Seth Curry gets an honorable mention.
Karl-Anthony Towns, No. 32
This year’s Timberwolves are a sneakily good squad. Towns seems to be on his way to the All-Star Game for the first time since 2018. Even if more than four players wore #32, Towns would most likely be in the lead.
Jeff Green was given an honorable mention.
Myles Turner, No. 33
Turner has the most blocks in the league. Turner is also the league’s top trade negotiator. Turner will be in the center of the rumor mill as long as the Pacers continue to struggle. Turner is an exceptional rim protector who is well-deserving of this honor, despite the jokes.
Kyle Kuzma received an honorable mention.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (No. 34)
In this area, Giannis doesn’t have much competition. He does have competition, but it is not on his level. Despite declaring that he is too old to dunk, Giannis would put Wendell Carter Jr. on a poster. While he may have been joking, we don’t think he’s joking when we say he’s one of the finest players we’ve ever seen.
Wendell Carter Jr. is an honorable mention.
Christian Wood (no. 35)
Okoro is taking advantage of Collin Sexton’s season-ending injury. Wood is the finest small-ball center in the league, and his switch to shooting guard has helped the defense. On a terrible Rockets team, he’s averaging a double-double. As the trade deadline approaches, we can expect to hear more about him.
Isaac Okoro received an honorable mention.
Marcus Smart, No. 36
Smart is the league’s only player who wears a $36 jersey. He is the Boston Celtics’ primary shooting guard, although he is more of a defensive player. His gruff demeanor has endeared him to a large number of supporters.
None (Honorable Mention)
Semi Ojeleye, No. 37
Ojeleye is a former Celtics draft pick who now plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. With 19.8 minutes per game, Ojeleye has played the most minutes in his career. His 4.6 points were a career best last year.
None (Honorable Mention)
Saben Lee, No. 38
This is a name you may not be familiar with this year. Lee was a second-round selection out of Vanderbilt in 2020, when he was selected No. 38 overall. This season, he has played in eight games for the Pistons. He scored 5.6 points per game last season.
None (Honorable Mention)
Dwight Howard, No. 39
There will never be another athlete or personality quite like Dwight Howard. Howard is the only player that wears his number, which is only appropriate. Howard has done enough to ensure his place in the Hall of Fame. He is now a backup center who plays a complimentary position, which helped him win his first championship with the Lakers in 2020.
None (Honorable Mention)
Harrison Barnes (no. 40)
In the event that the Kings lose, Barnes will be a highly sought-after trade piece. Barnes is shooting over 40% from three-point range and has had a productive offensive season. He can also play power forward, making him a versatile player. Barnes was also a starter for the Warriors’ 2015 championship squad.
Ivica Zubac received an honorable mention.
Saddiq Bey, No. 41
There aren’t many options here, but Bey deserves credit. Currently, he is averaging 12.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Even though the Pistons are struggling, the former No. 19 overall selection in 2020 has been contributing on a terrible team.
Garrett Temple receives an honorable mention.
Al Horford, No. 42
Horford is no longer the same guy that was named to the All-Star team some years ago. He is, nevertheless, still well-liked in the community. In the locker room, he has a powerful voice. He continues to provide the Celtics with valuable beginning minutes. Horford is a strong pick even if there are only three players.
Maxi Kleber was given an honorable mention.
Pascal Siakam, No. 43
Pascal Siakam or Giannis Siakam’s brother? Thanasis was just there to provide moral support to the Bucks. Siakam is a real All-Star who helped his team win the title. Siakam’s deal may be overpriced right now, but his contributions to the Raptors in 2019 were more than Thanasis’ to the Bucks in 2021.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Honorable Mention)
Bojan Bogdanovic (No. 44)
Another example of a player that is underappreciated. Bojan Bogdanovic provides the Jazz with a legitimate outside shooter who makes 40 percent of his three-point attempts. When he is healthy, the Jazz are a contender for the No. 1 seed.
Robert Williams was given an honorable mention.
Donovan Mitchell, No. 45
If three of the greatest jersey players are on the same squad, the Jazz have a good team. The Jazz are a Western Conference contender with Gobert, Bogdanovic, and Mitchell. Mitchell hasn’t yet led the club to the Conference Finals, but he’s an All-Star guard who has consistently improved his numbers each year.
Denzel Valentine gets an honorable mention.
John Konchar (no. 46)
Konchar is a Grizzlies forward who stands at 6-foot-5. In 2019, Konchar was not picked. Konchar has appeared in 82 games and has a 3.9 point per game career average. Konchar scored 17 points in the Grizzlies’ 73-point victory.
None (Honorable Mention)
Aaron Gordon, No. 50
Gordon is not just one of the finest dunkers we’ve ever seen, but he’s also the best #50 player we’ve ever seen. We were dazzled by Gordon and Derrick Jones Jr. in 2020, but we forget that Gordon is a capable power forward in the NBA. When the Magic traded Gordon to the Nuggets last year, he was given the number 50.
Cole Anthony receives an honorable mention.
Boban Marjanovic, No. 51
Because there is only one Boban, he should be the only player in the league to wear the number 51. Since the beginning of the epidemic, Marjanovic has touched our hearts. He has found a way to grin at us in a variety of ways, from his bubble recordings to his colossal hands. He’s a capable backup center as well.
None (Honorable Mention)
Sandro Mamukelashvili, No. 54
Mamukelashvili was selected 54th overall in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. He was later sent to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Todd. On October 19th, he made his debut on a two-way deal. He was just re-signed by the Wisconsin Herd of the G-League.
None (Honorable Mention)
Duncan Robinson (no. 55)
Last year, Garza was one of Iowa’s finest overall players, but collegiate success does not often transfer to professional success. Duncan Robinson, a former Michigan product, is evidence of it, having signed the greatest amount of guaranteed money for an undrafted athlete this offseason. Robinson has a lifetime three-point shooting percentage of more than 40%.
Luka Garza was given an honorable mention.
Taj Gibson, No. 67
Since joining the league in 2009, Gibson has had a good career in the NBA. Gibson, who is 36 years old, is still a valuable contributor for Thibodeau, his longtime coach. Will this be the last time a player wears #67 if he ever retires?
None (Honorable Mention)
Dennis Schroder, No. 71
Schroder went from being a Sixth Man of the Year contender to starting point guard in Los Angeles before signing a lucrative deal with Boston. Schroder has had a wild two years, apparently passing up a long-term contract extension because he believed he was worth more money. Instead, being the only player to wear #71 is the only long-term issue he has.
None (Honorable Mention)
Luka Doncic, No. 77
Doncic is so unusual on the court that we’ve never seen a 22-year-old perform what he does. In the world of jersey numbers, he is one of just two players to carry the number 77. Until Doncic entered the league, the face of 2K had never seen a #77 emblazoned on it.
Omer Yurtseven received an honorable mention.
Miye Oni, No. 81
For the time being, the 58th overall selection in 2019 has remained in the league. After a four-year stint at Yale, Oni was named the 2019 Ivy League Player of the Year. The Warriors selected Oni, who was later traded to the Jazz. Since Jerome Allen in 1995, he is the first Ivy League men’s basketball player to be picked, and the first Yale Bulldogs player since Chris Dudley in 1987.
None (Honorable Mention)
Goga Bitadze, No. 88
Bitadze earned the Serbian Super League MVP as a former EuroLeague Rising Star in 2019. As a result, the Indiana Pacers selected him with the 18th overall selection. He rose to prominence when a picture of him being ignored by media who swarmed Zion Williamson went viral.
None (Honorable Mention)
Juan Toscano-Anderson, No. 95
Toscano-Anderson is a regular flyer for the Warriors these days, after spending time in the Domestics League, G-League, and only participating in 13 games in 2019-2020. Last season, Anderson appeared in 53 games, starting 16 of them and averaging 5.7 points per game.
DeAndre Bembry (Honorable Mention)
Brodric Thomas, No. 97
In 2020, Thomas went undrafted, although he is a former NJCAA Division II Finals MVP who led Southwestern Community College to a victory. Thomas was signed by the Rockets in the NBA. After that, he spent some time in the G-League before signing a two-way contract with the Celtics in October.
None (Honorable Mention)
Jae Crowder (ninety-ninth)
Crowder has had the good fortune of appearing in back-to-back NBA Finals, first with the Heat and then with the Suns last season. Tacko Fall is Crowder’s lone rival. Large numbers are reserved for persons of a certain size. Fall is 7 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 311 pounds. Crowder, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 234 pounds, is no slouch either.
Tacko Fall gets an honorable mention.
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