James Harden to wear No. 1 with Sixers, as No. 13 is Wilt Chamberlain's retired number, per report (2024)

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James Harden to wear No. 1 with Sixers, as No. 13 is Wilt Chamberlain's retired number, per report (1)

Harden was traded to the Sixers from Brooklyn on Thursday

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James Harden to wear No. 1 with Sixers, as No. 13 is Wilt Chamberlain's retired number, per report (3)

When James Harden takes the floor for the first time as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, he'll be doing so in a new jersey number. With No. 13 hanging up in the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center from Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain's playing days, Harden will go with No. 1 for this next chapter in his NBA career, per Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Harden was traded to the Sixers from the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday in a blockbuster deal that sent Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond back to his former team. It was a deal that was days in the making, as it was reported that Harden wanted out of Brooklyn, with Philadelphia being his primary destination, the two sides finally came to an agreement before the deadline. Harden joins a Sixers team that sits fifth in the Eastern Conference standings and has perhaps the leading MVP candidate in Joel Embiid. Harden's scoring prowess and elite playmaking will make for a fearsome duo with Embiid, and it also ends the drawn-out Simmons saga in Philadelphia.

James Harden to wear No. 1 with Sixers, as No. 13 is Wilt Chamberlain's retired number, per report (4)

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Simmons hadn't played this season for the Sixers after he requested a trade in the offseason following a disappointing end to last season's playoffs that caused turmoil between Simmons and Philadelphia's organization. The Sixers wanted to hold out for a trade that would net them an All-Star level player in return for the All-Defensive guard, and they landed just that in Harden, who is a former league MVP, 10-time All-Star and is capable of lighting a team up for 30-plus points on a regular basis.

It's unclear right now when Harden's first game will be for the Sixers, as the guard had most recently missed Brooklyn's last four games due to a hamstring injury, but when he's able to return his debut will be a highly anticipated one. With Harden in tow, Philadelphia should now firmly be considered championship contenders, and with the race in the Eastern Conference wide open, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Sixers climb up the standings even more by season's end. Only 1.5 games separate Philly from the No. 2-seeded Chicago Bulls, and with the Bulls standing pat at the trade deadline and missing several key contributors right now, it's certainly plausible to see the Sixers move up the ranks.

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James Harden to wear No. 1 with Sixers, as No. 13 is Wilt Chamberlain's retired number, per report (2024)

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Why does Harden wear number 1? ›

You may have heard of him. Chamberlain won his first NBA championship as a member of the 76ers, and that team would be described by him as the best team ever. Harden chose jersey number 1 as it represents a new chapter in his journey as he partners with Joel Embiid to try win his first NBA championship.

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What number is James Harden wearing for the Sixers? ›

There's a new Uno in town. With James Harden's No. 1 jersey becoming available following his trade on Wednesday, one of the players the Sixers acquired in the deal will rock the ten-time All-Star's number moving forward.

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Why is 13 retired 76ers? ›

On March 18, 1991, the 76ers retired Wilt Chamberlain's No. 13 jersey, only the fifth jersey ever retired by the Sixers.

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Founded by NBA Star, James Harden, Thirteen was a labor of love built on Harden's passion for excellent food and wine, while bringing something different and fresh to the city that you can't find anywhere else.

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Why did James Harden change number? ›

13. The number has been iconic with Harden since he entered the league in 2009 with the Oklahoma City Thunder and he replicated that with the Houston Rockets and the Brooklyn Nets. However, the number 13 is retired in Philadelphia for the greatness that is Wilt Chamberlain. Therefore, Harden has to pick a new number.

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James Harden has won three NBA scoring titles and is one of the league's best shooters of all time, ranking third in career 3-point field goals. He plays for the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Is James Harden Nike or adidas? ›

Adidas has taken Houston Rockets guard James Harden away from Nike with a 13-year, $200 million offer. Harden's agent, Rob Pelinka, negotiated the deal. Pelinka confirmed on Thursday that Nike informed him that it would not match the term sheet from Adidas.

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What is the black elastic that James Harden wears on his arms when he plays? That black tape on Harden's wrist is something called KT Tape. KT Tape is an athletic remedy designed to relieve pain that arises out of repetitive injuries that arise while playing sports like basketball.

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Who wears 1 on the Sixers? ›

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Nicolas Batum #40SF6'8"
Robert Covington #33SF6'7"
Tobias Harris #12PF6'8"
KJ Martin #1SF6'6"
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James Harden wore numbers 13 and 1.
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P.J. Tucker is the oldest for the 76ers this season. He is 38 years old.
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Kelly Oubre Jr.2023-244.9
D.J. Wilson2023-241.0
Furkan Korkmaz2023-240.9
Jeff Dowtin Jr.2023-241.6
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1968–1973Los Angeles Lakers
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1973–1974San Diego Conquistadors
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On April 1, 2011, the Pistons retired Rodman's No. 10 jersey, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later that year.

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Why is 6 on NBA uniforms? ›

What is the number 6 on NBA jerseys? The No. 6 patch on NBA jerseys this season is a nod to Bill Russell's legacy on the court. The Boston Celtics legend amassed 11 NBA titles, five MVPs, 12 All-Star appearances and countless other accolades while rocking the No.

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Jersey numbers are often chosen based on personal significance, team traditions, or the player's position. Some players opt for numbers that have familial or cultural importance, while others simply adhere to team or league guidelines.

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James Harden will wear No. 1 for the Clippers this season.

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