Look up to the rafters ,see those banners each time you take the court picture championships. Ideally I don't want second place. I aim for first every time.
A jersey number is a symbol that represents you each time you step on that court . So pick carefully and make sure you are wearing a number that matches your style. Many change their numbers but you want to separate from the bunch. My numbers throughout my basketball career were 1 , 12, 8 , and 11 between you and I number was my best.

Being older , wiser and more knowledgeable about the game of basketball now I can tell you the difference between excelling at the highest level and declining and coming up short.

Your number can leave a longevity mark on your legacy how you are remembered.
When I first took that court I didn't know anything about the values of the court.