Why did the Suns change Stoudemire to No. 1?

Junior Stoudemire changed his jersey number from 32 to 1 just for a new start

Due to knee surgery, Stoudemire missed almost all games this season. In the regular season, he only participated in three games on behalf of the Suns. Therefore, the only hope for the "Little Overlord" now is to make a comeback next season and no longer be troubled by knee injuries. Beijing time on May 27, according to ESPN news, Stoudemire decided to change his current jersey number from 32 to 1 next season. Perhaps he hopes that everything can have a fresh start.

It is reported that Stoudemire submitted an application to the league before the deadline for changing his number on March 3. According to NBA regulations, for a player who has not been traded to another team, For example, if he wants to be eligible to change his jersey number, he must wear the same jersey number for at least 4 seasons in the team he is currently playing for.

The Suns' No. 1 uniform this season is worn by rookie Thompson, while Stoudemire has worn No. 32 since he was drafted by the Suns in 2002. During this period, he "Overlord" was also selected for the 2004 American Dream Team, when he chose No. 12 as his jersey number.

In addition to Stoudemire, another person who applied to change his jersey number this season is Kobe Bryant. He changed the No. 8 jersey he always wore to No. 24. Of course, changing jersey numbers is no joke. The league stipulates that once players change to a new number, they must wear it for at least the next three seasons.