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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Basketball Forever - The Miami Heat are expected to retire LeBron James' No. 6 jersey at the end of his career. (via Ira Winderman) | Facebook
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