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Basketball Tipoff - The Miami Heat retired Jordan's number 23 jersey in April 2003 to honor Jordan's achievements and contributions in basketball. The Heat is the only NBA team other than Chicago
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
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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Miami Heat retire Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey; LeBron James congratulates his former teammate - CBSSports.com
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Jimmy Butler reveals Pat Riley was willing to unretire Michael Jordan's No. 23 and let him wear it with Miami Heat - Heat Nation
Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Bill Russell are the only players in NBA history to have their jersey retired by the team they didn't play… | Instagram
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