{"id":143199,"date":"2025-06-03T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=143199"},"modified":"2025-06-03T06:16:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T10:16:55","slug":"best-nba-players-to-wear-jersey-no-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/06\/03\/best-nba-players-to-wear-jersey-no-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best NBA Players To Wear Jersey No.1"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Oscar Robertson<\/a> was traded from the Cincinnati Royals to the Milwaukee Bucks, he switched his jersey number from 14 to 1. In 1971, he won his first and only championship wearing No.1, making him one of the first great players to wear this number. Today, we will look at some of the best NBA players to wear jersey No.1. In several years, young players like Amen Thompson <\/a>and LaMelo Ball <\/a>have a chance to make this list. Right now, they do not have the achievements and long careers. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n

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Mar 20, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) signals for his three point shot against the New York Knicks during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also Read: The Best NBA Players To Wear Jersey No.00<\/a>, Jersey No.0<\/a>, Jersey No.2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Best NBA Players To Wear Jersey No.1<\/h2>\n

Chauncey Billups<\/h3>\n

Chauncey Billups<\/a> was the engine of the Detroit Pistons for much of the 2000s. That team made it to six straight conference finals. The team was known for their defense, and their ability to execute at all times. His biggest achievement was winning the NBA Finals MVP in 2004, as the Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers. A five-time All-Star, Billups also finished fifth in MVP voting in 2005-06.<\/p>\n

Devin Booker<\/h3>\n

We often forget that Devin Booker<\/a> is now a 10-year veteran. During his first few years in the league, Booker was on lowly Phoenix Suns teams that couldn\u2019t make it out of the lottery. But once the team improved, Booker helped them make the Finals.<\/p>\n

One of the better scorers in the league, Booker has averaged 25+ points in seven straight seasons. He has made the All-Star team four times.<\/p>\n

Chris Bosh<\/h3>\n

Chris Bosh<\/a> wore two numbers during his career, No.4 and No.1. While he was a great player in Toronto wearing No.4, he won two championships as No.1 with the Miami Heat. He was one of the first stretch-big men. His ability to hit outside shots transformed the way teams constructed their roster. Bosh was a lethal third option on the Heat, and one could say he made one of the biggest plays in NBA Finals history. While many people remember the Ray Allen<\/a> three to even up the series with the Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals, it was Bosh who got the offensive rebound.<\/p>\n