Tyus Jones wears the #5 jersey for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA (2025-26).
The #5 jersey has been worn by 13 players in Denver Nuggets franchise history. These players are Eric Murdock (1996–1997), Anthony Goldwire (1996–1998), Voshon Lenard (2000–2002), Juwan Howard (2002–2003), Rodney White (2003–2004), Charles Smith (2005–2006), Yakhouba Diawara (2006–2008), JR Smith (2009–2011), Rudy Fernandez (2011–2012), Will Barton (2014–2022), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (2022–2024), Hunter Tyson (2024–2025), Tyus Jones (2025–2026).
| Player | Years | G | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Murdock | 1996–1997 | 12 | 45 | 11 | 24 |
| Anthony Goldwire | 1996–1998 | 142 | 1138 | 231 | 496 |
| Voshon Lenard | 2000–2002 | 151 | 1785 | 414 | 320 |
| Juwan Howard | 2002–2003 | 77 | 1418 | 585 | 234 |
| Rodney White | 2003–2004 | 72 | 541 | 165 | 60 |
| Charles Smith | 2005–2006 | 22 | 80 | 16 | 9 |
| Yakhouba Diawara | 2006–2008 | 118 | 437 | 172 | 92 |
| JR Smith | 2009–2011 | 154 | 2125 | 556 | 358 |
| Rudy Fernandez | 2011–2012 | 31 | 268 | 65 | 75 |
| Will Barton | 2014–2022 | 509 | 6785 | 2436 | 1614 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 2022–2024 | 152 | 1588 | 391 | 366 |
| Hunter Tyson | 2024–2025 | 51 | 134 | 78 | 20 |
| Tyus Jones | 2025–2026 | 67 | 199 | 76 | 159 |
Career totals while wearing this number. Data via Jersey Index roster database.
The Denver Nuggets No. 5 jersey has been worn by 13
players across 24 seasons
in the available JerseyIndex NBA data.
Players To Wear No. 5 For The Denver Nuggets
Juwan Howard – 2002 to 2003
Juwan Howard wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2002–2003. During that spell, he played 77
games, scored 1418 points, recorded 585 rebounds and made 234
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2002-03, when he scored 1418 points.
Voshon Lenard – 2000 to 2002
Voshon Lenard wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2000–2002. During that spell, he played 151
games, scored 1785 points, recorded 414 rebounds and made 320
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2000-01, when he scored 972 points.
Eric Murdock – 1996 to 1997
Eric Murdock wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 1996–1997. During that spell, he played 12
games, scored 45 points, recorded 11 rebounds and made 24
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 1996-97, when he scored 45 points.
Anthony Goldwire – 1996 to 1998
Anthony Goldwire wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 1996–1998. During that spell, he played 142
games, scored 1138 points, recorded 231 rebounds and made 496
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 1997-98, when he scored 751 points.
Charles Smith – 2005 to 2006
Charles Smith wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2005–2006. During that spell, he played 22
games, scored 80 points, recorded 16 rebounds and made 9
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2005-06, when he scored 80 points.
Rodney White – 2003 to 2004
Rodney White wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2003–2004. During that spell, he played 72
games, scored 541 points, recorded 165 rebounds and made 60
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2003-04, when he scored 541 points.
JR Smith – 2009 to 2011
JR Smith wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2009–2011. During that spell, he played 154
games, scored 2125 points, recorded 556 rebounds and made 358
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2009-10, when he scored 1156 points.
Yakhouba Diawara – 2006 to 2008
Yakhouba Diawara wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2006–2008. During that spell, he played 118
games, scored 437 points, recorded 172 rebounds and made 92
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2006-07, when he scored 284 points.
Rudy Fernandez – 2011 to 2012
Rudy Fernandez wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2011–2012. During that spell, he played 31
games, scored 268 points, recorded 65 rebounds and made 75
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2011-12, when he scored 268 points.
Will Barton – 2014 to 2022
Will Barton wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2014–2022. During that spell, he played 509
games, scored 6785 points, recorded 2436 rebounds and made 1614
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2017-18, when he scored 1268 points.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – 2022 to 2024
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2022–2024. During that spell, he played 152
games, scored 1588 points, recorded 391 rebounds and made 366
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2022-23, when he scored 822 points.
Tyus Jones – 2025 to 2026
Tyus Jones wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2025–2026. During that spell, he played 67
games, scored 199 points, recorded 76 rebounds and made 159
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2025-26, when he scored 199 points.
Hunter Tyson – 2024 to 2025
Hunter Tyson wore No. 5
for the Denver Nuggets from 2024–2025. During that spell, he played 51
games, scored 134 points, recorded 78 rebounds and made 20
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2024-25, when he scored 134 points.
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