NBA Number 42s

To find the top players in NBA history that wore a particular number we must first look to the Hall of Fame to see which of the enshrined have played with this particular number. Here are the NBA Number 42s that have been enshrined.

• Spencer Haywood
• Bobby Jones
• Pat Riley
• Nate Thurmond
• James Worthy

Connie Hawkins

Born July 17, 1942, in Brooklyn, new York, was Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Forward/Center, Connie Hawkins. This legend was a five-time NBA All-Star, 1967-68 League MVP and twice an ABA All-Star. His finished his illustrious career averaging 18.7 point per game. Hawkins played for the Pittsburgh/Minnesota Pipers, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks.

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That takes us to the selection of the 15 Greatest Players to have worn the Number 42 with a list of the top players that as of January 1, 2022 have worn the number in the NBA on game days.

1. Nate Thurmond
2. Kevin Willis
3. Elton Brand
4. Tom Chambers
5. Spencer Haywood
6. James Worthy
7. Al Horford
8. Kevin Love
9. Jerry Stackhouse
10. James Edwards
11. P.J. Brown
12. Bobby Jones
13. David Lee
14. Vin Baker
15. Anthony Mason

Here is our chart of stats used to determine the list:

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