Legendary Basketball Tycoon

"The twenty-fourth is the retired player No. 11 from the Baltimore Bullets (now the Washington Wizards)-'Big E'Irwin Hayes!"

Irwin Hayes was selected by the San Diego Rockets (now the Houston Rockets) in the first round of the 1968 NBA Draft. He was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team during his rookie season and was elected to the NBA in scoring the following year. In 1972, he was traded to the Baltimore Bullets (now the Washington Wizards) and won the NBA championship with the Bullets in 1978. Returned to the Houston Rockets in the 1981-1982 season. In his career, he was also selected to the NBA All-Star team 12 times, three times to the NBA All-NBA First Team, 3 NBA All-NBA Second Teams, 3 NBA All-Defensive Team Second Teams, and 2 NBA rebounding champions.

Peak season data: 42.8% of field goal attempts in 82 games, 67.2% of free throws, 28.7 points, 16.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists (1970-1971 season).

Career stats: 45.2% free throws, 64.7% three-pointers, 14.7%, 21.0 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.0 blocks in 1,303 games.

In April 1984, Irwin Hayes officially announced his retirement. Now he has become a businessman.

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"The twenty-fifth is the retired No. 32 player from the Philadelphia 76ers-'Kangaroo Boy' Billy Cunningham!"

Billy Cunningham was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as No. 5 in the first round of the 1965 NBA Draft. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first seven seasons of his career. He was selected as the No. 1 NBA Rookie in his rookie season. Lineup, won the NBA championship with the 76ers in 1967, was selected to the NBA All-Star team 4 times, was selected to the NBA All-NBA Team 3 times, and was selected to the NBA All-NBA Team Second Team in 1972.

Peak season stats: 46.9% of field goal attempts in 81 games, 72.9% of free throws, 26.1 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists (1969-1970 season).

Career stats: 654 field goal attempts, 44.6% free throws, 72.0%, 20.8 points, 10.1 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.5 blocks.

In the middle of the 1975-76 season, Billy Cunningham announced his retirement due to injury. Now at home.

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"The twenty-sixth is the retired No. 24 player from the Golden State Warriors-Rick Barry!"

Rick Barry was selected by the San Francisco Warriors (Cash State Warriors) as No. 2 in the first round of the 1965 NBA Draft. He has played for the NBA San Francisco Warriors Golden State Warriors, ABA Oakland Oaks Washington Capitals, ABA New York Nets (now NBA Brooklyn Nets) and NBA Houston Rockets, the rookie was elected NBA Rookie of the Year, won the NBA championship with the Warriors in 1975 and won the NBA Finals MVP (FMVP), 8 times selected NBA All-Star team and won the 1967 NBA All-Star MVP, 5 times selected to the NBA All-NBA First Team, 1973 NBA All-Star Team Second Team, 4 ABA All-Star Team First Team, 4 ABA All-Star Team Selection, 1967 Won the NBA scoring champion in 1975, won the NBA steals champion in 1975.

Peak season data: 45.1% shots in 78 games, 88.4% free throws, 35.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists (1966-1967 season).

Career data: 44.9% of field goal attempts in 794 games, 90.0% of free throws, 33.0% of 33.0%, 23.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.4 blocks.

On April 14, 1980, Rick Barry announced his retirement. Now at home.

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"The twenty-seventh is the retired No. 32 player from the New York Knicks-Jerry Lucas!"

Jerry Lucas joined the NBA through the regional draft in 1962 and played for the Cincinnati Royals (now the Sacramento Kings), San Francisco Warriors (Cash State Warriors) and the New York Knicks in his career. He was elected the NBA's best in his rookie season. A good rookie, he won the NBA championship with the Knicks in 1973, was selected to the NBA All-Star team 7 times and was awarded the NBA All-Star MVP in 1965, was selected to the NBA All-NBA First Team 3 times, and was selected to the NBA All-NBA Second Team 2 times. .

Peak season data: 45.3% free throws, 78.7%, 21.5 points, 21.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 79 games (1965-1966 season).

Career stats: 829 field goals, 49.9% free throws, 78.3%, 17.0 points, 15.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.3 blocks.

In April 1974, Jerry Lucas officially announced his retirement. Now at home.

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"The twenty-eighth is the retired No. 22 player from the New York Knicks-'Big D'Dave Debuscher!"

Dave Debuscher joined the NBA through the regional draft in 1962. He has played for the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks in his career. He was selected as the All-Rookie First Team during his rookie season and won the NBA with the Knicks twice. Championship, 8 times selected to the NBA All-Star team, selected to the NBA All-NBA Second Team in 1969, 6 times selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team Second Team.

Peak season stats: 44.2% of field goal attempts in 80 games, 66.4% of free throws, 17.9 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists (1967-1968 season).

Career stats: 43.2% of field goal attempts in 875 games, 69.6% of free throws, 16.1 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks.

In 1974, Dave Debuscher announced his retirement. Now at home.

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"The twenty-ninth is the retired No. 17 player from the Boston Celtics-‘Hondo’ John Havlicek!"

John Havlicek was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 7th round of the 1962 NBA Draft. He played for the Boston Celtics throughout his career and was selected as the All-Rookie First Team during his rookie season. , Won the NBA championship with the Celtics 8 times and won the NBA Finals MVP (FMVP) in 1974, was selected to the NBA All-Star team 13 times, was selected to the NBA All-NBA team 4 times, and was selected to the NBA best 7 times The second team of the lineup, 5 times selected NBA All-Defensive Team First Team, 3 times selected NBA All-Defensive Team Second Team.

Peak season stats: 45.0% of field goal attempts in 81 games, 81.8% of free throws, 28.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists (1970-1971 season).

Career stats: 43.9% free throws, 81.5%, 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.3 blocks in 1270 games.

On April 9, 1978, John Havlicek announced his retirement. Now at home.

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"The thirtieth is the retired No. 22 player from the Minneapolis Lakers (now the Los Angeles Lakers)-'Baylor Lord' Elgin Baylor!"

Elgin Baylor was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers (now the Los Angeles Lakers) in the first round of the 1958 NBA Draft. He played for the Minneapolis Los Angeles Lakers for all his career and played for the Minneapolis Los Angeles Lakers in his rookie season. Won the NBA Rookie of the Year, was selected to the NBA All-NBA team 10 times, was selected to the NBA All-Star team 11 times and was awarded the NBA All-Star MVP in 1959.

Peak season data: 73 games, 43.0% free throws, 78.3%, 34.8 points, 19.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists (1960-1961 season).

Career stats: 43.1% of field goal attempts in 846 games, 78.0% of free throws, 27.4 points, 13.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

On November 6, 1971, Elgin Baylor announced his retirement due to injury. He is currently the executive vice chairman of the Clippers basketball team.

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"The thirty-first is the retired No. 9 player from the Atlanta Hawks-'BigBlue' Bob Pettit!"

Bob Pettit was selected by the Milwaukee Eagles (now the Atlanta Hawks) in the first round of the 1954 NBA Draft and played for the Milwaukee St. Louis Eagles in his career. Selected as the NBA Rookie of the Year in his rookie season, won the NBA championship with the Eagles in 1958, won the NBA regular season MVP twice (1956; 1959), was selected to the NBA All-Star team 11 times (1955-65) and was elected to the NBA 4 times All-Star MVP (1956; 1958-59; 1962), 10 times selected to the NBA All-NBA First Team (1955-64), selected to the NBA All-NBA Second Team in 1961, and twice won the NBA scoring champion (1956; 1959).

Peak season data: 45.0% free throws, 77.1%, 31.1 points, 18.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 78 games (1961-1962 season).

Career stats: 43.6% free throws, 76.1%, 26.4 points, 16.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 792 games.

In March 1965, Bob Pettit announced his retirement. Now at home.

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"The thirty-second is the retired No. 4 player from the Philadelphia 76ers-Dorf Schays!"

Dorf Schays was selected by the New York Knicks in the 1st round of the 1948 BAA Draft, and the draft was given to the Syracuse Nationals (now Philadelphia 76ers). He played for the 76ers until the end of his career. He won the NBA championship in 1955, was selected to the NBA All-Star team 12 times, was selected to the NBA All-NBA First Team 6 times, was selected to the NBA All-NBA Second Team 6 times, and was elected NBA rebounding champion in 1951.

Peak season stats: 39.8% shots in 72 games, 90.4% free throws, 24.9 points, 14.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists (1957-1958 season).

Career stats: 38.0% of field goal attempts in 996 games, 84.9% of free throws, 18.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

In 1964, Dorf Schayes announced his retirement. Currently a consultant for the Magic.