The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- the league that would become today's NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history.
To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.
CANTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: Justin Jackson #43 of the Boston Celtics poses for a photo during Boston Celtics Media Day at High Output Studios on September 26, 2022 in Canton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)And for today's article, we will continue with the 14th of 14 people to wear the No. 43, Boston forward alum Justin Jackson. After ending his college career at UNC, Jackson was picked up with the 17th overall selection of the 2017 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Houston, Texas native would play parts of the first two seasons of his pro career with the Sacramento Kings after a draft night deal. He also played for the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks before his first of two stints with Boston starting in 2021, with a stop with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe returned to Boston the same year, and remained there until he was traded in 2023 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Jackson wore only jersey No. 43 and put up 0.9 points per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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