Behind the bill russell passingplayer with the most titles in NBA history, different Proposals that seek to honor the memory of the former Boston Celtics. And among them, one of the ones that has had the most rebound is the idea of retire around the garter number 6 that he knew how to dress during his time as a player.
Several authoritative voices have already joined the request, including a legend of the caliber of Magic Johnson.
Commissioner Adam Silver should retire number 6 across the @NBA in honor of Bill Russell’s legacy!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 2, 2022
If that decision were reached, it would be the first time it would happen in the NBA, although there is a history of the MLB: In 1997, Major League Baseball retired the 42 who knew how to dress another sports pioneer like Jackie Robinson.
Which players wear number 6 in the NBA?
The number 6 is one of the most used today. Only in 2021-2022, 25 players they used it on their uniforms. Including a superstar like LeBron Jameswho during his career has alternated between that number and Michael Jordan’s 23.
In addition, in the past it has been used by other legends such as Julius Erving y Patrick Ewingamong other members of the Hall of Fame.
Below is the list of players who used the 6 in the campaign 2021-2022.
| Player | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Pelicans | Jazz |
| Moses Brown | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Shaq Buchanan | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Alex Caruso | Chicago Bulls |
| Zylan Cheatham | Utah Jazz |
| Gabriel Deck | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Hamidou Diallo | Detroit Pistons |
| David Duke Jr. | Brooklyn Nets |
| Bryn Forbes | Denver Nuggets |
| Melvin Frazier | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Quentin Grimes | New York Knicks |
| Montrezl Harrell | Washington Wizards |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Keon Johnson | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | Houston Rockets |
| Jalen McDaniels | Charlotte Hornets |
| Jordan McLaughlin | The Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Kevin Pangos | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Mavericks | Wizards |
| Javonte Smart | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Lance Stephenson | Indiana Pacers |
| Rayjon Tucker | Denver Nuggets |
| Luca Vildoza | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Tyrone Wallace | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Lou Williams | Atlanta Hawks |
