<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Amare to change jersey number from No. 32 to No. 1By Marc SteinESPN.comThe fresh start Amare Stoudemire hopes to make next season doesn't stop at the knees.Stoudemire, never shy about proclaiming his potential for greatness, will be wearing a new jersey in 2006-07 -- No. 1 -- after a '05-06 season in which he was limited to three games because of two knee surgeries.ESPN.com has learned that Stoudemire formally applied to the league before the March 3 deadline to change his jersey number from 32 to 1 starting next season. For a player to change numbers without being traded, he must have worn the same number for at least four seasons and complete the application process.Suns rookie Dijon Thompson wore No. 1 this season. Stoudemire has worn No. 32 since the Suns selected him ninth overall in the 2000 draft and sported No. 12 as a member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic team.Stoudemire this week confirmed the number change to ESPN.com but said he prefers to address the switch after the season.The only other player in the league to apply for a number change for next season is the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, who's moving from No. 8 to No. 24.League rules dictate that Stoudemire and Bryant will have to keep their new numbers for a minimum of three seasons.</div>This is so stupid.
Whatever makes them happy. The could have been stuck with some number they didnt like when they were rookies and now are finally getting one they do like, you never know.Either that, or just want more jersey sales.
I don't think it's stupid lol. He just wants a change. Plus it's only a No. Some people don't think it's stupid that Daunte Culpepper is wearing his No. from high school, what about Moss a few years ago He just needs a fresh start and he's also very young. Hopefully he'll tear it up next year
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Breaking News: Kwame Brown to change his number to 00 in order to "reflect my true value." Brown later said that the reason he wants two 0's, instead of just one is to "waste space."</div>
Awesome!! Phil Jackson definately made him a better player, hopefully he'll come strong for the Lakers next year.PS: Is there any chance you guys know if the NFL letting LeCharles Bentley wearing No. 00? I heard he wanted to wear that but im not quite sure if i heard an answer
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xpostxscript @ May 26 2006, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Awesome!! Phil Jackson definately made him a better player, hopefully he'll come strong for the Lakers next year.PS: Is there any chance you guys know if the NFL letting LeCharles Bentley wearing No. 00? I heard he wanted to wear that but im not quite sure if i heard an answer</div>If they told Bush no, then Bentley is getting a big fat no also.
That is going to be really dumb. I actually think the #32 fits him pretty well...Kobe was stupid too...
