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.
ORLANDO – APRIL 1: Guard Tyus Edney and forward Walter McCarty of the Boston Celtics surround guard Derek Harper of the Orlando Magic during a game at the Orlando Arena on April 1, 1998 in Orlando, Florida. The Celtics defeated the Magic 98-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
And for today’s article, we will continue with the 19th of 31 people to wear the No. 20 jersey, Boston guard alum Tyus Edney. After ending his college career at UCLA, Edney was picked up with the 47th overall selection of the 1995 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.
The Gardena, California native would play the first two seasons of his pro career with the Kings before he signed with Boston in 1997. His stay with the team would span a single season, ending when he signed with a team abroad.
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During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Edney wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 5.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics jersey history No. 20 – Tyus Edney (1997-98)