Last week, the NBA retired the No. 6 across the league in honor of legendary Boston Celtics center Bill Russell. An 11-time NBA champion as a player, Russell was as revered for his contributions off the court as he was on it.
In Orlando Magic history, only Patrick Ewing wore No. 6. A legendary center in his own right with the New York Knicks, Ewing spent the final season of his career with the Magic.
While the No. 6 doesn’t hold any great reverence for Orlando fans, there are some numbers that do. Here’s a look at the top five jersey numbers in Magic history: