Why the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan’s jersey
Mar 26, 2023 · Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan didn’t play a single second for the Miami Heat, but the franchise retired his No. 23 jersey in April of 2003 as a sign of respect to him and his achievements....
Why Miami Heat Retired No. 23 Jersey of Michael Jordan in …
Jun 11, 2020 · But after Jordan played for one final time, Miami Heat, a team that he never played for, retired the No. 23 jersey. Jordan started his NBA career in 1984 with Chicago Bulls. He led the Bulls to a three peat winning the 1991, 1992, and 1993 titles.
Why Did The Miami Heat Retire The Number 23? - Eye And Pen
Aug 20, 2023 · The Miami Heat’s retiring of Michael Jordan’s iconic number 23 while he was still an active player was an unprecedented move that exemplified MJ’s enormous cultural footprint and respect across the league.
Why Did Heat Retire MJ's Number? - Road Topic
Apr 6, 2021 · The Miami Heat honored Michael Jordan by retiring his number 23 jersey, which will never be worn by any player.
Jimmy Butler Says Heat Offered Him No. 23 Despite Being Retired …
May 14, 2023 · Butler has donned the number made famous by Michael Jordan twice in his NBA career, but he currently sports the No. 22 with the Miami Heat. This is because the franchise retired the number in...
“Michael Jordan was the first jersey number the Miami Heat …
Apr 10, 2022 · Michael Jordan had his number 23 retired by the Miami Heat as the first number the young franchise ever retired.
Shaq Doesn’t Think Heat Should Have Retired Michael Jordan, …
Dec 29, 2023 · In addition to the former Heat standouts, Miami has also retired Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey and Michael Jordan’s No. 23, despite neither having played a single minute with the franchise.
How Heat provoked Michael Jordan's 56-point game in '92 …
Jan 4, 2025 · With the home crowd rocking inside the Miami Arena, the Heat raced off to a double-figure lead in the first quarter and were poised to claim a win. That was until wingmen Glen Rice and Steve Smith gave Jordan a look, which MJ took exception to.
“In honour of Michael Jordan and his greatness, we are hanging …
Oct 4, 2021 · In respect of Michael Jordan and all his achievements, the Miami Heat decided to retire his #23 in the rafters even though MJ never played for the franchise.
Jimmy Butler returns from suspension, plays Friday for Miami …
Jan 17, 2025 · MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler walked out of the Miami Heat locker room on Friday night wearing a Michael Jordan jersey. It wasn’t a No. 23 jersey. It was a No. 45 — the one Jordan briefly wore when he returned to the Chicago Bulls after coming out of retirement in March 1995. The message was clear: “I’m back.” Temporarily, perhaps.