Cleveland Cavaliers No. 5 Jersey History

9 players have worn #5 for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.

Player	Years	G	PTS	REB	AST
Earl Boykins	1998–2000	48	203	43	81
Michael Hawkins	2000–2001	10	8	5	13
Kedrick Brown	2003–2004	55	289	146	64
Ryan Hollins	2010–2011	70	373	186	26
Kevin Jones	2012–2013	32	95	78	10
JR Smith	2014–2019	279	2889	801	549
Jordan Bell	2019–2020	29	93	81	16
Ruben Nembhard Jr.	2021–2022	14	15	7	12
Sam Merrill	2023–2026	184	1657	410	341

Career totals while wearing this number. Data via Jersey Index roster database.

The Cleveland Cavaliers No. 5 jersey has been worn by 9
players across 16 seasons
in the available JerseyIndex NBA data.

Players To Wear No. 5 For The Cleveland Cavaliers

Michael Hawkins No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (2000–2001)

Michael Hawkins wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2000–2001. During that spell, he played 10
games, scored 8 points, recorded 5 rebounds and made 13
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2000-01, when he scored 8 points.

Games: 10
Points: 8
Rebounds: 5
Assists: 13
First season: 2000-01
Last season: 2000-01

Earl Boykins No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (1998–2000)

Earl Boykins wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1998–2000. During that spell, he played 48
games, scored 203 points, recorded 43 rebounds and made 81
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 1999-00, when he scored 138 points.

Games: 48
Points: 203
Rebounds: 43
Assists: 81
First season: 1998-99
Last season: 1999-00

Kedrick Brown No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (2003–2004)

Kedrick Brown wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003–2004. During that spell, he played 55
games, scored 289 points, recorded 146 rebounds and made 64
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2003-04, when he scored 289 points.

Games: 55
Points: 289
Rebounds: 146
Assists: 64
First season: 2003-04
Last season: 2003-04

JR Smith No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (2014–2019)

JR Smith wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2014–2019. During that spell, he played 279
games, scored 2889 points, recorded 801 rebounds and made 549
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2015-16, when he scored 955 points.

Games: 279
Points: 2889
Rebounds: 801
Assists: 549
First season: 2014-15
Last season: 2018-19

Ryan Hollins No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (2010–2011)

Ryan Hollins wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2010–2011. During that spell, he played 70
games, scored 373 points, recorded 186 rebounds and made 26
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2010-11, when he scored 373 points.

Games: 70
Points: 373
Rebounds: 186
Assists: 26
First season: 2010-11
Last season: 2010-11

Kevin Jones No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (2012–2013)

Kevin Jones wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2012–2013. During that spell, he played 32
games, scored 95 points, recorded 78 rebounds and made 10
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2012-13, when he scored 95 points.

Games: 32
Points: 95
Rebounds: 78
Assists: 10
First season: 2012-13
Last season: 2012-13

Jordan Bell No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (2019–2020)

Jordan Bell wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2019–2020. During that spell, he played 29
games, scored 93 points, recorded 81 rebounds and made 16
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2019-20, when he scored 93 points.

Games: 29
Points: 93
Rebounds: 81
Assists: 16
First season: 2019-20
Last season: 2019-20

Sam Merrill No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (2023–2026)

Sam Merrill wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2023–2026. During that spell, he played 184
games, scored 1657 points, recorded 410 rebounds and made 341
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2025-26, when he scored 663 points.

Games: 184
Points: 1657
Rebounds: 410
Assists: 341
First season: 2023-24
Last season: 2025-26

Ruben Nembhard Jr. No. 5 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey History (2021–2022)

Ruben Nembhard Jr. wore No. 5
for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2021–2022. During that spell, he played 14
games, scored 15 points, recorded 7 rebounds and made 12
assists. His highest-scoring season wearing No. 5 for the team
came in 2021-22, when he scored 15 points.

Games: 14
Points: 15
Rebounds: 7
Assists: 12
First season: 2021-22
Last season: 2021-22