Nine numbers are off-limits if you play for the Utah Jazz. The franchise has retired nine jerseys to honor different people who have had an immense impact on the organization.
There are also two separate banners hanging at Vivint Smart Home Arena, one that honors head coach Jerry Sloan and his 1,223 wins with the team and a microphone for Rod Hundley, who was a legendary broadcaster for the club.
Let's take a look at the nine jerseys that are up in the rafters at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
No. 1 Frank Layden
The Jazz retired the No. 1 jersey to honor head coach Frank Layden. He won a total of 277 games and is second in playoff wins and winning percentage for coaches in team history.
No. 4 Adrian Dantley
In seven seasons with the Jazz, Adrian Dantley averaged 29.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 461 games.
The Hall of Famer was a six-time All-Star with Utah.
No. 7 Pete Maravich
One of the greatest point guards in NBA history, Pete Maravich put up 25.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 330 games with the Jazz.
“Pistol Pete” was also a three-time All-Star with the team. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.
No. 9 Larry Miller
The Jazz retired the No. 9 to honor late owner Larry Miller, who died in February 2009 of complications related to diabetes.
No. 9 was Miller's softball number.
No. 12 John Stockton
Arguably the best passer of all time, John Stockton averaged 13.1 points, 10.5 assists and 2.2 steals in 1,504 games with the Jazz.
Stockton played in two NBA Finals and made 10 All-Star teams with Utah. He was named a Hall of Famer in 2009.
No. 14 Jeff Hornacek
In seven seasons with the Jazz, Jeff Hornacek put up 14.4 points and 1.3 steals in 477 games. He was a member of the two Jazz teams who lost to the Chicago Bulls in the '97 and '98 NBA Finals.
Hornacek shot 42.8 percent from beyond the arc in seven seasons with Utah.
No. 32 Karl Malone
One of the greatest scorers we have ever seen, Karl Malone averaged 25.4 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 1,434 games with the Jazz. He was also a two-time MVP and 14-time All-Star.
“The Mailman” made the Hall of Fame in 2010.
No. 35 Darrell Griffith
In 765 games with the Jazz, Darrell Griffith put up 16.2 points and 1.2 steals.
The shooting guard won the 1981 Rookie of the Year Award with Utah.
No. 53 Mark Eaton
Mark Eaton played in 875 games for the Jazz. He averaged 6.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.5 blocks over 11 seasons.
Eaton won two Defensive Player of the Year Awards during his run with Utah.
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