{"id":1576706,"date":"2023-09-06T17:44:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T21:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1576706"},"modified":"2023-09-06T17:44:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T21:44:05","slug":"best-athletes-wear-number-0-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/best-athletes-wear-number-0-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Athletes to Ever Wear a Number 0 Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some digits commonly appear in the world of sports, but the number 0 jersey is seen fewer and further between. Nonetheless, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/tag\/athletes\/\">athletes<\/a> who choose to wear it are rare, a few greats have joined the club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For our list of the 10 best athletes to ever wear a number 0 jersey, presented alphabetically by first name, we highlighted their professional careers\u00a0<em>only<\/em>\u00a0while donning the relevant number. These athletes were chosen based on their accolades, statistical accomplishments, and talent while wearing a number 0 jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adam-ottavino\">Adam Ottavino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adam Ottavino: Documenting My 16 Weeks After Tommy John Surgery with a GoPro\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kOoY1AkVW4I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adam Ottavino wore 35 and 56 while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals at the beginning of his career but switched to the number 0 jersey soon after joining the Colorado Rockies in 2012.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The relief pitcher spent seven seasons with the team before signing a $27 million contract with the New York Yankees. Ottavino later moved to the Boston Red Sox and is currently a member of the New York Mets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-al-oliver\">Al Oliver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Oliver was one of the best hitters in baseball throughout the 1970s and '80s. He established himself as an excellent player for the Pittsburgh Pirates while wearing 29 and 16 but won three Silver Slugger Awards, was the 1982 National League batting champion, and made four All-Star games after making his final jersey switch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oliver\u00a0batted at least .300 during 11 seasons of his 18-year career but has yet to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alana-beard\">Alana Beard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alana Beard Career Highlights\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YtotiZ7YkY0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alana Beard was a defensive stalwart for the entirety of her WNBA career. The Duke alum chose the number 0 jersey when she signed with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2012. During her eight-year stint with the team, she won a title in 2016 and earned Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2017 and 2018 before retiring in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-damian-lillard\">Damian Lillard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Damian Lillard&#039;s Greatest Moments as a Portland Trail Blazer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Gev09pPjUs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Damian Lillard <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/why-does-damian-lillard-wear-no-0\/\">picked the number 0 jersey in honor of his background<\/a> and his underdog route to the NBA. The Weber State product is one of the most unexpected superstars of this era, making seven All-NBA teams, earning a place on the league's 75th Anniversary roster, and delivering a number of unforgettable moments for fans of the Portland Trail Blazers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lillard has also developed a reputation as a uniquely loyal player with a <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/damian-lillard-calls-fellow-nba-players-ring-culture-stop-acting-nothing-matters\/\">refreshing perspective<\/a> on the game. However, that reputation is taking a hit as he attempts to force a trade away from Rip City, preferably to the Miami Heat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gilbert-arenas\">Gilbert Arenas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Good Was Gilbert Arenas Actually?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l5eGi1g1DA0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gilbert Arenas is mainly known for two things nowadays: the <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/gilbert-arenas-2-million-party-40-million-shoe-deal\/\">wild stories<\/a> he tells on his\u00a0<em>No Chill\u00a0<\/em>podcast and a certain locker room incident with the Washington Wizards. But Agent Zero was an incredible scorer at his peak. Arenas made three All-Star games and three All-NBA teams with a playing style slightly ahead of its time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jayson-tatum\">Jayson Tatum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EVERY POINT From Jayson Tatum\u2019s EPIC 51-PT Game 7 Performance #PLAYOFFMODE\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mi5C9Wf5-d4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jayson Tatum has surpassed every reasonable expectation that comes with being selected third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft. He's only 25 years old and has already made four All-Star games and two consecutive All-NBA First Teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tatum is a three-level scorer who also brings it on defense. But the <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/the-boston-celtics-proved-theyre-not-what-they-think-they-are\/\">repeated postseason flameouts<\/a> of the Boston Celtics have led to questions about his ability to serve as a No. 1 option on a championship team.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kevin-love\">Kevin Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kevin Love RIDICULOUS 34 Point Quarter l 11.23.16\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qA2e7Pbjhcs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin Love wore the number 42 as the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves and in his most recent stint with the Miami Heat, but his time wearing the number 0 jersey for the Cleveland Cavaliers will generate the most positive memories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That's a gift and a curse. Love earned a title and two All-Star appearances with the Cavs, but he also had to <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/kevin-love-admitted-that-a-passive-aggressive-lebron-james-tweet-bothered-him\/\">sacrifice elements of his game in order to fit in with LeBron James<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orlando-woolridge\">Orlando Woolridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orlando Woolridge doesn't have any tangible accolades to show for his 12-year NBA career, but he was still a notable figure thanks to his solid scoring punch and high-flying athleticism. He played for seven teams, most notably as serving one of Michael Jordan's earliest running mates with the Chicago Bulls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He retired in 1994 and <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/the-tragic-death-of-former-chicago-bulls-star-orlando-woolridge\/\">died of heart disease at age 52<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-russell-westbrook\">Russell Westbrook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Russell Westbrook&#039;s Top 30 Plays of His NBA Career\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bxLbsmZ9qaY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/russell-westbrook-proves-heart-wins-out-over-stats-and-then-makes-claim-thats-tough-to-argue-with\/\">opinion of Russell Westbrook<\/a> says a lot about what you value in basketball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To some, he is an inefficient ballhog whose impact on winning was always smaller than popular perception. To others, his headstrong nature and ability to impose his will on the court has made him a folk hero. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth, as is often the case, is somewhere in the middle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don't win an MVP or earn places on nine All-NBA teams and the 75th Anniversary roster without doing many things well, but the weaknesses in Westbrook's approach have become more glaring in the latter stretch of his career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tyrese-haliburton\">Tyrese Haliburton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tyrese Haliburton\u2019s Best Moments from the 2022-23 NBA Season! \ud83d\udd25 | #BestOfNBA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BUcOo7Cvacc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyrese Haliburton is one of many promising young stars in the NBA. He impressed as a member of the Sacramento Kings, but he took his game to another level after a surprising trade to the Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Haliburton made his first All-Star game last year and became the\u00a015th player in NBA history to average over 20 points and 10 assists for an entire season, doing so while shooting 40% from beyond the arc. He has also served as a member of the Team USA roster during the <a href=\"https:\/\/sports7.us\/fiba-world-cup-team-usa-roster-nba-global-representation\/\">FIBA World Cup<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-athletes-to-wear-a-number-0-jersey-honorable-mentions\">Best athletes to wear a number 0 jersey: honorable mentions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"par-25_43\">We considered so many great athletes who\u2019ve worn a number 0 jersey. The following didn\u2019t quite make it on our top-10 list, but they\u2019re worth mentioning due to their incredible talent and prolific careers. More will join them as new talents distinguish themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Andre Drummond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avery Bradley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DeMarcus Cousins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeff Teague<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josh Richardson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shawn Marion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stats courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basketball Reference<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro Football Reference<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfermarkt<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baseball Reference<\/a><\/em>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Hockey Reference<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The number 0 jersey is definitely a choice. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":273,"featured_media":1576703,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4898],"tags":[15051,86460,4853],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.3 (Yoast SEO v22.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Athletes to Ever Wear a Number 0 Jersey - Sports7<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook wore the number 0 jersey well, but they&#039;re not alone. 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