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Veteran player rejects rookie request to buy jersey number
A Golden State Warriors rookie asked about purchasing a veteran teammate's jersey number. The veteran responded that the number would cost $25 million.
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A Golden State Warriors rookie asked a veteran teammate about purchasing his jersey number after arriving as the 54th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The veteran replied that the number was not for sale at any price the rookie could afford.
Exchange details The exchange occurred after the rookie wore the number throughout his college career at multiple schools including Florida State. The veteran, who received the number upon joining the team in February 2025, suggested the rookie wear number 01 instead.
Background on number history The veteran previously wore different numbers at Marquette, with the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat. The rookie wore the number at Tarleton State, St. Bonaventure, and Florida State before the draft. The veteran previously charged $20 for coffee during the 2020 NBA bubble.
Possible future developments Trade rumors involving the veteran and a potential Anthony Davis acquisition have circulated. If completed, such a trade could make the number available through normal team procedures.
