ESPN - On this date in 2003, the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan's No. 23 jersey, despite him never playing for the franchise. [Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo] | Facebook
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Why the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan's jersey - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bulls News, Analysis and More
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Miami Heat Retires MJ's 23 Jersey! Michael Jordan Full Highlights vs Heat 2003.04.11 - 25 Points! - YouTube
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Michael Jordan was the first jersey number the Miami Heat retired in franchise history”: How Pat Riley made an odd decision to show respect the Bulls legend - The SportsRush
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Pat Riley Congratulated Michael Jordan After The Miami Heat Retired His Number 23 Jersey: "No Player Will Ever Wear Number 23 For The Heat Again. You're The Best.” - Fadeaway World
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NBA Cobwebs on Twitter: "20 years ago today: The Heat retire Michael Jordan's #23 jersey, then Jordan (age 40) scores 23 PTS (11-18 FG) in the first half of the Washington Wizards'
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Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Claims Pat Riley Was Willing To Unretire Michael Jordan's No. 23 - Sports Illustrated Miami Heat News, Analysis and More
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In honour of Michael Jordan and his greatness, we are hanging #23 in the rafters”: When the Heat retired the GOAT's jersey even though he never played for Miami - The SportsRush
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All Over Sport on Twitter: "#sportfactoftheday Miami Heat retired the number 23 jersey for Michael Jordan when he retired in 2003, even though he never played for them #NBA #NBA2K20 #MichaelJordan #Heat #
Slice&Dice Basketball Portal - S&D Random Fact: Despite the fact that he never played for them, the Heat retired Michael Jordan's No. 23 before his final game in Miami in 2003. “In
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Why Miami Heat Retired No. 23 Jersey of Michael Jordan in Spite of Him Having Never Played For Them? - EssentiallySports
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Michael Jordan's game-worn jersey from 1998 fetches a whopping $10M - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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Pat Riley Surprisingly Retiring Michael Jordan's Jersey For Heat Resurfaces as Jimmy Butler Justifies Not Wearing #23 - The SportsRush
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