What made Jordan pick 23?

[warriorfan]

What's the story with 23. How did he pick it?

[Beastmode88]

His brother's favorite number was 45 and he just cut it in 1/2.

[Hittin_Shots]

His idol Andrew McLeod wore it.

[KiiiiNG]

Larry Jordan

[3ball]

Not sure.. But I apparently when Pippen was drafted, all he cared about was playing with #23:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS8Pu8s1ggA&t=2m16s

[Marchesk]

His brother's favorite number was 45 and he just cut it in 1/2.

Will they ever allow real numbers on jerseys?