10 Active NBA Players Who Deserve to Have Their Jersey Numbers Retired by Their Teams

An analysis highlights several active NBA superstars who have built cases to have their jersey numbers retired by their franchises. Notable candidates named include Boston Celtics champion Jayson Tatum, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, Kevin Durant with the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder, Damian Lillard with the Portland Trail Blazers, and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid.

Key accomplishments cited include Durant's two Finals MVP awards with Golden State, where Warriors CEO Joe Lacob stated no future player would wear No. 35. Additionally, Booker set a Suns franchise record with a 70-point game, while Tatum earned an NBA title and holds the league's Game 7 scoring record.