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
SportsCenter - Shaquille O' Neal becomes the 4th player to have his jersey retired by the Miami Heat. (Tim Hardaway, Michael Jordan, Alonzo Mourning) | Facebook
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