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.
Mar 5, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Mike Muscala (57) canÕt get to a loose ball around New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) as referee Brett Nansel (44) look on during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
And for today’s article, we will continue with the first of one person to wear the No. 57, big man alum Mike Muscala. After ending his college career at Bucknell, Muscala was picked up with the 44th overall selection of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks.
The St. Louis Park, Minnesota native played the first five seasons of his pro career with the Atlanta Hawks after a draft night deal, however. He also played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Oklahoma City Thunder before he was dealt to Boston in 2023. His stay with the team lasted until he was dealt again, this time to the Washington Wizards in 2024.
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During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Muscala wore only jersey No. 57 and put up 5.9 points and 3.4 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. 57 – Mike Muscala (2023-24)