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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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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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Miami Heat likely to raise No. 6 for LeBron James despite NBA retiring number league-wide for Bill Russell - CBSSports.com
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 Miami Heat Retired No. 23 Jersey of Michael Jordan in Spite of Him Having Never Played For Them? - EssentiallySports
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Miami Heat to retire Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey during three-day celebration | Sporting News Australia
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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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Pat Riley Surprisingly Retiring Michael Jordan's Jersey For Heat Resurfaces as Jimmy Butler Justifies Not Wearing #23 - The SportsRush
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