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 44s that have been enshrined.
- Dave Bing
- Adrian Dantley
- George Gervin
- Elvin Hayes
- Dan Issel
- Don Nelson
- Dražen Petrović
- David Thompson
- Rod Thorn
- Jerry West
- Paul Westphal
Dave Bing - NBA HOF Guard
Born November 24, 1943, in Washington D.C., was Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Guard Dave Bing. This legend played for the Detroit Pistons, Washington Bullets, and the Boston Celtics over the span of his 12 seasons in the NBA. Bing was a seven-time NBA All-Star, three-time All-NBA selection, and was chosen as a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He averaged 20.3 points and six assists per game for his career.
Pete Maravich
Born June 22, 1947, in Alquippa, Pennsylvania, was Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Guard, Pete Maravich. Maravich is one of the best all-stime outside shooters in NBA history. He was a five-time All-Star and on the NBA 75th Anniversary team. He played on the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Jazz, Utah Jazz, and Boston Celtics.
Elvin Hayes
Born November 17, 1945, in Rayville, Louisiana, was Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Center/Forward Elvin Hayes. This legend of the hardwood attended and played for the Houston Cougars. As a pro, he was a two-time NBA TRB Champion, went All-NBA six times, and was a twelve-time All-Star in the League. Hayes played for the San Diego / Houston Rocketsand the Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets.
