To fans, a jersey number is just a way to identify players on the court, but to the athlete, it’s much more than that. The digits stitched across their back tell a personal story. Whether it’s a tribute to a family member,

Phoenix drafted Brea at No. 41 after using the No. 52 and No. 59 overall picks in a trade with the Golden State Warriors. The 6′7″ wing played four seasons at Dayton before playing a year at Kentucky, where he was the best three-point shooter in college.