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[1] [2] Some suffered from the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, [3] which is more common in African Americans. Basketball has a considerably higher ratio of African-Americans than other sports. [4] Other deaths were caused by drug abuse. [5] Included are players in the NBA, college, and other leagues.
One of three players to have his jersey retired by three different teams (Atlanta, New Orleans, Utah) 55: Dikembe Mutombo † Atlanta Hawks: C 1996–2001 59: Kasim Reed: Atlanta Hawks — 2010–2018 As mayor of Atlanta. Number represents his status as the 59th mayor of the city. — Ted Turner: Atlanta Hawks — 1977–2001 As team owner.
Three players in the major North American sports leagues have had their numbers retired by all teams in their respective leagues, those being Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in the modern era of Major League Baseball, Wayne Gretzky, who is arguably the greatest hockey player of all time [citation needed], and Bill Russell, the most successful player in NBA history in terms of total ...
The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Orlando Magic NBA franchise. ... 3: 1989–1992: 216: 3,930 ...
Pages in category "NBA players with retired numbers" The following 169 pages are in this category, out of 169 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Adreian DeAngleo Payne (February 19, 1991 – May 9, 2022) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic as well as for several European and Asian teams.
50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996) [130] 2004: Maurice Stokes: F-C: 3× NBA All-Star(1956–58) 3× All-NBA Second Team Selection (1956–58) NBA Rookie of the Year (1956) [131] 2004: Lynette Woodard: G: Gold Medalist in 1984 Olympics and 1990 FIBA World Championship for Women. Inducted to Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. [132] 2005
In 1996, Maravich was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History by a panel made up of NBA historians, players, and coaches. He was the only deceased player on the list. At the ceremony during halftime for the 1997 All-Star Game in Cleveland, he was represented by his two sons.