Who Wears Number 5 In The NBA?

We all know that certain numbers in the NBA are retired to honor some of the greatest players to ever play the game. But did you know that there are currently no players in the NBA who wear the number 5? Here’s a look at the history of the number 5 in the NBA and some of the greats who have worn it.

Ben Wallace

Ben Wallace, who was born on September 10, 1974, is a professional basketball player who plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He is 6’9″ and weighs 251 pounds. Wallace was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1996 and has played for the Bullets/Wizards, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Phoenix Suns.

Detroit Pistons

Benjamin Roy “Ben” Wallace (born September 10, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player. A native of Alabama, he played college basketball at Cuyahoga Community College and Virginia Union University and was not selected in the 1996 NBA draft. In his NBA career, Wallace played with the Washington Bullets/Wizards (1996–2000), Orlando Magic (2000–2001), Detroit Pistons (2001–2006, 2009–2012), Chicago Bulls (2006–2008) and Cleveland Cavaliers (2008–2009). Though relatively short for a professional basketball player, he is noted for his tenacious defense and shot-blocking ability, leading the league in blocks per game four times.

In 2006, Wallace was jettisoned by the Pistons amid deteriorating relationships with teammates Rasheed Wallace and Richard Hamilton. He signed a four-year deal worth $60 million with the Chicago Bulls as a free agent that summer; however, he was traded back to Cleveland in exchange for forward/center Larry Hughes midway through his sole season with Chicago. After one season with the Cavaliers, he rejoined the Pistons for two additional seasons before retiring from professional basketball in 2016.

Chicago Bulls

Benjamin Ray “Ben” Wallace (born September 10, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player. A native of Alabama, Wallace attended Cuyahoga Community College and Virginia Union University and signed with the Washington Bullets as an undrafted free agent in 1996. In his NBA career, Wallace played with the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. He won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times, a record he shares with Dikembe Mutombo. In nine seasons with the Pistons, Wallace made two NBA Finals appearances (2004 and 2005), winning a championship with the Pistons in 2004.

The 6-foot-9-inch (2.06 m) Wallace averages more than 13 rebounds per game in his career, ranking him 20th all time in rebound average and 11th all time in total rebounding. He is recognized as one of the best defensive players of his era. His nickname is “Big Ben”.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers center Ben Wallace wears number 5.

Dennis Rodman

Dennis Rodman is a former NBA player who is most well-known for his time with the Chicago Bulls. He is a five-time NBA champion and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Rodman wore the number 5 during his time with the Bulls.

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Central Division. The team was founded on January 16, 1966 and played its first game during the 1966–67 NBA season. The Bulls play their home games at the United Center, an arena on Chicago’s West Side shared with the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks.

Detroit Pistons

Dennis Rodman is one of the most successful basketball players of all time. He played for the Detroit Pistons from 1986 to 1993, winning back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. He was named Defensive Player of the Year in both seasons and was voted into the All-Star team in 1990. After a brief spell with the San Antonio Spurs, Rodman returned to the Pistons in 1995 and won another NBA title in 1996. He retired from basketball in 2006 after a final season with the Chicago Bulls.

San Antonio Spurs

Dennis Rodman played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1993 to 1995. In his two seasons with the team, he averaged 13.1 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. He helped the Spurs win the NBA Championship in 1995.

Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen, who wore number 5 during his NBA career, is one of the most iconic players in the history of the league. Pippen was a 6’8″ small forward who played an important role on the Chicago Bulls teams that won six NBA championships in the 1990s. Pippen was known for his versatile all-around game, which made him one of the best players in the NBA.

Chicago Bulls

Scottie Pippen was born on September 25, 1965, in Hamburg, Arkansas. The 6-foot-8 small forward played collegiately at the University of Central Arkansas, where he was a two-time All-American. Pippen was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the fifth overall pick of the 1987 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls for Olden Polynice and cash considerations.

Pippen teamed with fellow superstar Michael Jordan to form one of the most formidable duos in NBA history. The two forwards helped lead the Bulls to six NBA championships between 1991 and 1998. A versatile player capable of excelling at both ends of the court, Pippen was a seven-time All-Star and a member of the NBA All-Defensive First Team on eight occasions. He was also named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.

Pippen’s jersey (#33) was retired by the Bulls in 2005, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Houston Rockets

The Rockets originally intended to retire Pippen’s jersey number (#33) in 2005, but due to the ongoing legal dispute between Pippen and the Rockets organization, the team instead honored Pippen by unveiling a plaque with his accomplishments in Toyota Center’s “Rocket Power” display. In 2010, after the legal dispute had been resolved, the Rockets announced their intention to finally retire Pippen’s jersey. On December 9, 2011, before a game against the Chicago Bulls, Pippen’s jersey was retired by the Houston Rockets.

Portland Trail Blazers

Scottie Maurice Pippen (born September 25, 1965), is an American former professional basketball player. He played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. Pippen, along with Michael Jordan, played an important role in transforming the Bulls into a championship team and in popularizing the NBA around the world during the 1990s.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe Bean Bryant is an American former professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Los Angeles Lakers. He won five NBA championships and was an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive team. Kobe is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

Bryant was drafted into the NBA directly from high school by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft. He traded to the Lakers a few months later. As a rookie, he was named an All-Star and selected to the All-Rookie team. He went on to win four NBA titles with Los Angeles, adding five more after he won his first Most Valuable Player award in 2008. Notched double figures in points for 20 consecutive seasons, never averaging less than 25 points per game during that span, and retired as league’s third all-time leading scorer with 33,643 points.(33,843 including regular season and playoffs)

Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Bryant with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft. As a rookie, he played limited minutes, averaging just under 15 minutes per game. Kobe saw an uptick in production during his second season, averaging nearly 26 minutes per game and increasing his scoring average to 7.6 points per game.

Italy

Kobe Bean Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is an American former professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Los Angeles Lakers. He entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships with the Lakers. Bryant is an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team. He led the NBA in scoring during two seasons, and ranks third on both the league’s all-time regular season scoring and all-time postseason scoring lists. He holds the NBA records for most seasons played with one franchise for an entire career (20) and for the most seasons playing with one franchise consecutively (20).