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The last decade of the NBA witnessed the presence of unrivaled ball players. The league has seen extraordinary scorers, defenders and playmakers put up phenomenal performances season after season.
Some of these stars represented multiple teams and left a lasting impact on their respective clubs. Some of the stars played for only one team, making a mark while playing for one single club.
Five active NBA players who are likely to get their jerseys retired by multiple teams
In today's list, we will look at active NBA players who have enjoyed incredible seasons with multiple teams. These players left such a lasting impact on every team they represented, it is only natural to assume that their present and past clubs will retire their jerseys once the players exit from the NBA.
#5 James Harden
James Harden was picked by the Oklahoma City Thunder as their third overall pick in 2009. If one had to define Harden's career with two words, they would be "neverending growth."
From the NBA's sixth man in 2011-12 to the regular season MVP in 2017-18, the Beard has come a long, long way. He is now considered by all teams and fans as not only a killer scorer but also one of the best players in the last decade.
Harden has played for three clubs in his career. With OKC, alongside Westbrook and Durant, James took his team to the NBA finals after 33 years of drought. He was traded to the Houston Rockets the very next season. A trade that would change Harden's career.
While playing for the Rockets, Harden bloomed from a decent scorer to an offensive machine. In his first season with Houston, the Beard averaged 25.9 points per game. He broke multiple scoring ceilings set during the 2018-19 season by averaging 36.1 points, 7.5 assists and five turnovers.
Harden currently represents the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets are the top contenders in the upcoming season and Harden is sure to register some unbelievable points.
#4 Chris Paul
Chris Paul, in his 16 seasons, has established himself as one of the most influential point guards in the league. His playmaking has been elevated to a level where he is now called the Point God by fans, analysts, and fellow competitors. Paul is, simply put, a basketball genius. His sense of game-rhythm, set-up and tearing apart through rival strategies remains unrivaled.
Point God recently reached his first NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns despite spectacular performances season-after-season. He will again try to fight his way into the championship round in 2021-22. He remains the most lethal mid-range shooter even in the 2020-21 season.
The 11 time All-star, 2006 Rookie of the Year and four-time NBA assists leader is nearing the end of his career and there is undoubtedly a high probability that many of the clubs he has played for will retire his jersey once he bids farewell to the league.
#3 Kawhi Leonard
The Claw is one of the players on this list who have won an NBA championship. Even though he ranks third, his achievements are incredible. He led the Toronto Raptors to their first and only championship in 2018-19 winning a Finals MVP along the way for his spectacular performance.
But 2019 wasn't the only year Kawhi Leonard put up a championship-winning finals performance. He had a deeply impactful performance in the 2014 San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat finals. Leonard was only 22 then and was already helping the Spurs defeat a seemingly undefeatable Heat squad.
#2 Kevin Durant
The number two spot on this list is taken by the one and only - Slim Reaper. Kevin Durant is the kind of player that is discussed decades after their exit from the league. He will be placed alongside the likes of Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, and Kobe Bryant once he leaves the NBA for future ventures.
Durant has been an 11 time All-Star, two time Finals MVP, two-time regular-season MVP, two-time NBA champ, and the 2007-08 Rookie of the year. He is one of the most prolific scorers the league has ever seen. He has a career average of 27 points and 7.1 rebounds.
Durant debuted for the Seattle Supersonics and has since then played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and Brooklyn Nets. It would be surprising if any of these teams other than the now defunct Seattle team do not retire KD's jersey.
#1 LeBron James
LeBron James started his NBA career unlike any other 19-year-old player. He was a star even before he played a single game in the league. He was perhaps the most anticipated player to ever be drafted before Zion Williamson's phenomenon.
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected James as their first overall pick and the rest is history. The young player from Ohio, whose mother fought to bring food to the table, would go on to become one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game. His dominance, his will, his winning stride are all unparalleled.
LeBron James has won an NBA Championship with every team he has represented. He has also won an NBA Finals MVP with the LA Lakers and Cavs, and two with the Miami Heat. His legacy is unprecedented and will motivate younger generations for decades to come. There is absolutely no doubt that the Lakers, Heat, and Cavaliers will all retire his jersey the day King James bids his final goodbye to the league.
