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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
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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Pat Riley Surprisingly Retiring Michael Jordan's Jersey For Heat Resurfaces as Jimmy Butler Justifies Not Wearing #23 - The SportsRush
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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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