The Brooklyn Nets have 52 jersey numbers worn by over 600 different players over the course of their history since the franchise was founded in 1967 as a charter member of the American Basketball Association (ABA),

The 13th of those players wearing No. 8 did so in the Brooklyn Nets era, guard alum Cui Yongxi. After starting his pro career abroad, Yongxi would go unselected in the 2024 NBA draft, instead signing with the Nets. The Yulin, China native would play the only seasons of his NBA career with Brooklyn, cut by the team that same year.

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Williams wore only jersey Nos. 8 and 1 and put up 8.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Darden wore only jersey No. 9 and put up 11.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game.