Number 24
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As the Sonics prepare to retire Spencer Haywood's #24 jersey, SUPERSONICS.COM takes a look at some other notable players who have worn number 24:

Seattle's Best 24s

  • Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners, 1989-99)
  • Spencer Haywood (Sonics, 1971-75)
  • Shawn Springs (Seahawks, 1997-03)
  • Joe Steele (Huskies football, 1976-79)

    Sonics' All-Time No. 24s

  • Bill Cartwright, 1994-95
  • Tom Chambers, 1983-1988
  • Mateen Cleeves, 2004-06
  • Marty Conlon, 1991-92
  • Antonio Harvey, 1996-97
  • Armond Hill, 1980-82
  • Dennis Johnson, 1976-80
  • Don MacLean, 1998-99
  • Desmond Mason, 2000-03
  • Erwin Mueller, 1968-70
  • Bud Olsen, 1967-68
  • Fred Vinson, 1999-00

    Now playing, No. 24

  • Darrell Armstrong, Indiana Pacers
  • Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
  • Othella Harrington, Charlotte Bobcats
  • Jarvis Hayes, Washington Wizards
  • Richard Jefferson, New Jersey Nets
  • Jason Kapono, Miami Heat
  • Antonio McDyess, Detroit Pistons
  • Donyell Marshall, Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Desmond Mason, New Orleans/Okla. City Hornets
  • Paul Millsap, Utah Jazz
  • Morris Peterson, Toronto Raptors
  • Tyrus Thomas, Chicago Bulls
  • Marvin Williams, Atlanta Hawks

    Retired 24s in the NBA (six franchises have retired the number)

  • Boston Celtics: Sam Jones
  • Golden State Warriors: Rick Barry
  • Houston Rockets: Moses Malone
  • New York Knicks: Bill Bradley
  • Philadelphia 76ers: Bobby Jones
  • Phoenix Suns: Tom Chambers

    24s in the Baseball Hall of Fame

  • Walter Alston, Dodgers (manager)
  • Willie Mays, Giants
  • Tony Perez, Reds
  • Jimmy Wynn, Astros

    Other famous 24s

  • Car number of NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon
  • Retired jersey number for NHL stars Terry O'Reilly (Boston Bruins) and Bernie Federko (St. Louis Blues)
  • Television show on FOX, starring Kiefer Sutherland

    Not-So-Famous 24s

  • Roger Dorn, Cleveland Indians third baseman played by Corbin Bernsen in the 1989 movie, "Major League."