All-Time Pro Hoops Jersey Number 1s

Here are the results of your votes for the team of legendary Number 1s to take the floor. Most of these players are interchangable at the different positions but here is who won the votes:

Chauncey Billups: a G with this jersey identification number the Detroit Pistons (2003-09, and 2014), Denver Nuggets (2010-11), and the Los Angeles Clippers (2012-13) for ten seasons as he drained 15802 points, handed out 5636 assists, grabbed 2992 rebounds, and blocked 168 opponent's shots during his NBA time.  Dan Neumann, co-host of the Sports History Network podcast Hello Old Sports, adds this about Mr. Bullups: "A five-time All Star, Billups was a true winner, and was Finals MVP in the 2004 Pistons upset victory over the Shaq/Kobe Lakers."

Derrick Rose: was a G donning the number on the Chicago Bulls (2009-16) and with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2018) for 7 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 12382 points, helped out with 3692 assists, found the ball for 2279 rebounds, and blocked 240 opposing teams' shots.  Dan Neumann, co-host of the Sports History Network podcast Hello Old Sports, adds this about Derrick Rose: "The 2010-11 MVP rejuvenated the Chicago Bulls and thrived under coach Tom Thibodeau. He has since reinvented himself as an important role player for Thibodeau's Knicks." 

Tracy McGrady: played the position of F-G wearing the number on the Toronto Raptors (1998-2000), Orlando Magic (2001-04), Houston Rockets (2005-09), Detroit Pistons (2011), Atlanta Hawks (2012), and the San Antonio Spurs (2013) for ten seasons as he scored 18381 points, dished out 4161 assists, crashed the boards for 5276 rebounds, and blocked 807 shots in his career.

Chris Bosh: played the position of Forward and Center, donning the number on the Miami Heat (2011-16) for six Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 17189 points, helped out with 1795 assists, found the ball for 7592 rebounds, and blocked 932 opposing teams' shots.

Amar'e Stoudemire: was a Forward and Center with this jersey number for the Phoenix Suns (2007-10), New York Knicks (2011-15), and Dallas Mavericks (2015) for eight seasons as he registered 15994 points, passed for 1050 assists, hauled down 6632 rebounds, and swatted away 1054 shots. Dan Neumann, co-host of the Sports History Network podcast Hello Old Sports, adds this about Amare Stoudemire: "Hampered by back   knee problems later in his career, Stoudemire nonetheless made 6 All Star teams. His best years were probably with the exciting "7 Seconds or Less" Suns of the 00'S."

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In this segment, we will start with the players that wore  Number 1.  Here is a look at the candidates that meet our qualifying criteria for each position ( 5years with the Number in the NBA,ABA, and/or BAA) to aid you in making a decision for voting in our poll.

Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway: was a G donning the number 1 on the Orlando Magic (1994-99), Phoenix Suns (2000-04), and the New York Knicks (2004-06) for 12 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 10684 points, helped out with 3525 assists, found the ball for 3146 rebounds, and blocked 312 opposing teams' shots.

Muggsy Bogues: played the position of G donning the number on the Washington Bullets (1988), Charlotte Hornets (1989-98), as well as the Golden State Warriors (1998-99) for 11 NBA seasons as he scored 6858 points, helped out with 6726 assists, found the ball for 2318 rebounds, and blocked 39 opposing teams' shots during his career.

Rod Strickland: was a G donning the number on the San Antonio Spurs (1990-92), Portland Trail Blazers (1993-96, and then again in 2001), Washington Bullets (1997), Washington Wizards (1998-2001), Miami Heat (2002), Minnesota Timberwolves (2003), and the Toronto Raptors (2004) for 10 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 14463 points, helped out with 7987 assists, found the ball for 4084 rebounds, and blocked 215 opposing teams' shots.

Dorell Wright: played the position(s) of F-G wearing the number on the Miami Heat (2005-10), Golden State Warriors (2011-12), and with the Portland Trail Blazers (2014-15) for eight full seasons as he scored 4597 points, dished out 850 assists, crashed the boards for 2093 rebounds, and blocked 271 shots during his NBA time.

Gus Williams: was a G donning the number on the Golden State Warriors (1976-77), Seattle SuperSonics (1978-84), Washington Bullets (1985-86), and the Atlanta Hawks (1987) for 8 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 14093 points, helped out with 4597 assists, found the ball for 2222 rebounds, and blocked 291 opposing teams' shots in his career.

Reggie Jackson: played the position of G donning the number on the Detroit Pistons (2015-20)
Los Angeles Clippers (2020-22) for 8 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 8453 points, helped out with 2791 assists, found the ball for 1957 rebounds, and blocked 78 opposing teams' shots for his NBA tenure.

Stephen Jackson: filled a Small Forward and Guard position with this jersey identification number in the Atlanta Hawks (2004), Indiana Pacers (2005-07), Golden State Warriors (2007-10), Charlotte Bobcats (2010-11), and the Los Angeles Clippers (2014) for seven total NBA seasons as he drained 12976 points, handed out 2634 assists, grabbed 3328 rebounds, and blocked 317 opponent's shots total in his career.

Kyle Anderson: played the position of Small Forward and Guard wearing the number on the San Antonio Spurs (2015-18) and the Memphis Grizzlies (2019-22) for seven seasons as he scored 3108 points, dished out 1065 assists, crashed the boards for 2022 rebounds, and blocked 271 shots cumulative over his stay in the NBA.

Devin Booker: was a Guard with this jersey identification number, the Phoenix Suns (2016-22), for seven seasons as he drained 9883 points, handed out 1993 assists, grabbed 1626 rebounds, and blocked 107 opponent's shots during his stay in the NBA.

Lindsey Hunter: played the position of Guard wearing the number on the Detroit Pistons (1994-2000) for seven seasons as he scored 7956 points, dished out 2506 assists, crashed the boards for 2021 rebounds, and blocked 165 shots.

Chris Childs: was a G with this jersey number for the New Jersey Nets (1995-96), New York Knicks (1997-2001), and the Toronto Raptors (2001-02) for seven seasons as he registered 3710 points, passed for 2633 assists, hauled down 1308 rebounds, and swatted away 54 shots.

Daniel Gibson: played the position of Guard wearing the number 1 on the Cleveland Cavaliers (2007-13) for seven seasons as he scored 3115 points, dished out 775 assists, crashed the boards for 792 rebounds, and blocked 86 shots during his time on NBA rosters.

Baron Davis: played the position of Guard wearing the number on the Charlotte Hornets (2000-02), New Orleans Hornets (2003-05), and the Los Angeles Clippers (2009-10) for six seasons as he scored 13447 points, dished out 6025 assists, crashed the boards for 3183 rebounds, and blocked 360 shots.

Anthony Peeler: was a Guard donning the number on the Los Angeles Lakers (1993-96) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (1998-2000) for 6 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 8017 points, helped out with 1956 assists, found the ball for 2136 rebounds, and blocked 138 opposing teams' shots.

Wesley Person: a Guard with this jersey identification number 1 with the Cleveland Cavaliers (1998-2002) and the Memphis Grizzlies (2003-04) for a total of 6 NBA seasons as he drained 8192 points, handed out 1234 assists, grabbed 2402 rebounds, and blocked 230 opponent's shots for his career.

Wes Matthews: played the position of Guard wearing the number on the Atlanta Hawks (1981-84, and again in 1990), Philadelphia 76ers (1984), Chicago Bulls (1985), San Antonio Spurs (1986), and the Los Angeles Lakers (1987-88) for six total seasons as he scored 3654 points, dished out 1955 assists, crashed the boards for 626 rebounds, and blocked 81 shots during his NBA tenure.

Scott Brooks: was a Guard with this jersey number for the Philadelphia 76ers (1989-90), Minnesota Timberwolves (1991-92), Houston Rockets (1993-95), and the Dallas Mavericks (1995-96) for 6 NBA seasons as he registered 3317 points, passed for 1608 assists, hauled down 685 rebounds, and swatted away 30 shots in a career.

Kevin Porter: played the position of Guard wearing the number 1 on the Detroit Pistons (1977-79), New Jersey Nets (1978), and the Washington Bullets (1980-83) for five full seasons as he scored 7645 points, dished out 5314 assists, crashed the boards for 1179 rebounds, and blocked 72 shots in his time in the NBA.

Phil Ford: was a Guard donning the number on the Kansas City Kings (1979-82), New Jersey Nets (1983), and the Houston Rockets (1884-85) for 5 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 5594 points, helped out with 3083 assists, found the ball for 854 rebounds, and blocked 29 opposing teams' shots for his career totals.

Nick Young: played the Guard and Small Forward positions donning the number on the Washington Wizards (2008-12) for 5 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 8194 points, helped out with 687 assists, found the ball for 1427 rebounds, and blocked 135 opposing teams' shots.

Josh Childress: filled Guard and Forward positions with this jersey identification number of Number 1 with the Atlanta Hawks (2005-08) and Phoenix Suns (2011-12) for 5 NBA seasons as he drained 3548 points, handed out 609 assists, grabbed 1850 rebounds, and blocked 184 opponent's shots in his career.

In this segment, we will start with the Forwards that wore Number 1. Here is a look at the candidates that meet our qualifying criteria for each position ( 5 years with the Number in the NBA, ABA, and/or BAA) to aid you in deciding to vote in our poll.

Trevor Ariza: filled a Forward position with this jersey identification number for the Orlando Magic (2006-08), Houston Rockets (2010-18), New Orleans Hornets (2011-12), and the Washington Wizards (2013-14 and 2019) for ten seasons as he drained 11497 points, handed out 2352 assists, grabbed 5274 rebounds, and blocked 349 opponent's shots.

Dorell Wright: played the position(s) of Forward and Guard wearing the number on the Miami Heat (2005-10), Golden State Warriors (2011-12), and with the Portland Trail Blazers (2014-15) for eight full seasons as he scored 4597 points, dished out 850 assists, crashed the boards for 2093 rebounds, and blocked 271 shots during his NBA time.

Kyle Anderson: played the position of Small Forward and Guard wearing the number on the San Antonio Spurs (2015-18) and the Memphis Grizzlies (2019-22) for seven seasons as he scored 3108 points, dished out 1065 assists, crashed the boards for 2022 rebounds, and blocked 271 shots cumulative over his stay in the NBA.

Nick Young: played the Guard and Small Forward positions donning the number on the Washington Wizards (2008-12) for 5 Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 8194 points, helped out with 687 assists, found the ball for 1427 rebounds, and blocked 135 opposing teams' shots.

Josh Childress: filled Guard and Forward positions with this jersey identification number of Number 1 with the Atlanta Hawks (2005-08) and Phoenix Suns (2011-12) for 5 NBA seasons as he drained 3548 points, handed out 609 assists, grabbed 1850 rebounds, and blocked 184 opponent's shots in his career.

Buck Johnson: was a Forward donning the number 1 on the Houston Rockets (1987-92) for six Pro Basketball seasons as he scored 4617 points, helped out with 856 assists, found the ball for 1760 rebounds, and blocked 252 opposing teams' shots.

Troy Murphy: filled a Forward and Center position with this jersey identification number 1 on the Golden State Warriors (2002- 07) for six seasons as he drained 7860 points, handed out 1088 assists, grabbed 5708 rebounds, and blocked 294 opponent's shots.

In this segment, we will start with the Centers that wore Number 1. Here is a look at the candidates that meet our qualifying criteria for each position ( 5 years with the Number in the NBA, ABA, and/or BAA) to aid you in deciding to vote in our poll.

Samuel Dalembert: played the position of Center wearing the number 1 on the Philadelphia 76ers (2002-10) and the Dallas Mavericks (2014) for a total of eight seasons as he scored 6814 points, dished out 465 assists, crashed the boards for 6942 rebounds, and blocked 1546 shots during his NBA time.

Troy Murphy: filled a Forward and Center position with this jersey identification number 1 on the Golden State Warriors (2002- 07) for six seasons as he drained 7860 points, handed out 1088 assists, grabbed 5708 rebounds, and blocked 294 opponent's shots.

Make sure to vote on your favorite players at the positions of jersey Number 1. For more on the other positions see the Jersey 1 Guards Candidates and Jersey 1 Forward Candidates. We will post the results of the All-Time Pro basketball Jersey 1 squad the week of February 5, 2023 on JerseyDispatch.com.

Special thanks to the Sports History Network team, they truly are "The Headquarters of Sports Yesteryear." And most of all to you the readers and listeners of the Sports Jersey Dispatch and SHN who helped us find out who the best players were that belonged on this team via your votes.

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