Cleveland Cavaliers Sign Killian Hayes to $10.25M NBA Contract

Several NBA teams have rich histories tied to specific jersey numbers and the players who wore them. The Cleveland Cavaliers recently signed Killian Hayes, who previously averaged 9.0 points and 5.2 assists in six games with the Brooklyn Nets. The Los Angeles Lakers, celebrating nearly 80 years, have featured notable players like Larry Drew, who wore No. 10 and later became an NBA assistant coach, and David 'Corky' Calhoun, who wore No. 10 in the mid-1970s, contributing as a versatile player during the team's championship transition period. The Brooklyn Nets have a legacy dating to their ABA origins, with players like Lloyd Daniels wearing jersey No. 24 during his brief 1996 stint. The Boston Celtics, with a history of 68 jersey numbers and 25 retired jerseys, had Reggie Hanson wear No. 34 during an eight-game tenure in 1998. These stories highlight the lasting impact and varied careers of players linked to specific numbers across NBA franchises.