The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA — the league that would become today’s NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history.
To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team.
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With 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.
Nov 29, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) has his layup attempt blocked by Boston Celtics center Vitor Faverani (38) during the second half of Boston’s 103-86 win at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
And for today’s article, we will continue with the first of one people to wear the No. 38, Boston big man alum Vitor Faverani. After starting his pro career abroad, Faverani signed with the Celtics in 2013.
His stay with the team would span a single season, his last in the NBA.
During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Faverani wore only jersey No. 38 and put up 4.4 rebounds, and 3.5 rebounds per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics jersey history No. 38 – Vitor Faverani (2013-14)