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....

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.

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.

Aug 8, 2017 · But for whatever reason, the Heat retired Michael Jordan's number almost 15 years ago. In fact, his number was the first to go up in the rafters among the list of players who actually played minutes for the organization. The date was April 11, 2003.

Apr 10, 2022 · Michael Jordan had his number 23 retired by the Miami Heat as the first number the young franchise ever 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...

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.

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.

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.

MIAMI -- The Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan's No. 23 jersey before his final game at the team's arena on Friday night. The jersey -- half red for the Chicago Bulls and half blue for the Washington Wizards -- was hung from the rafters, and Miami coach Pat Riley said no Heat player will wear the number again.