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Full Court
09-17-2022, 11:06 AM
He never played for Miami. As far as I can tell, no other franchise ever retired a number for a player that didn't play for them. Anyone have the inside story on why that happened?
kuniva_dAMiGhTy
09-17-2022, 11:24 AM
Many peers, coaches and execs respected Jordan. But Riles was truly captivated by his career.

I remember Pat speaking on MJ's impact globally, and delving into his case for GOAT. He wanted a way to 'honor the best' so then decided to hang MJ's jersey from the rafters.

An opposing team retiring your number is the epitome of respect.
Full Court
09-17-2022, 04:12 PM
Many peers, coaches and execs respected Jordan. But Riles was truly captivated by his career.

I remember Pat speaking on MJ's impact globally, and delving into his case for GOAT. He wanted a way to 'honor the best' so then decided to hang MJ's jersey from the rafters.

An opposing team retiring your number is the epitome of respect.

That's pretty cool. Thanks.
TheMan
09-17-2022, 05:24 PM
Many peers, coaches and execs respected Jordan. But Riles was truly captivated by his career.

I remember Pat speaking on MJ's impact globally, and delving into his case for GOAT. He wanted a way to 'honor the best' so then decided to hang MJ's jersey from the rafters.

An opposing team retiring your number is the epitome of respect.

Yep
HylianNightmare
09-17-2022, 07:33 PM
Cause he's the goat
2much_knowledge
09-18-2022, 04:31 AM
Cause he deserves it. Simple
Lebron23
09-18-2022, 06:15 AM
He never played for Miami. As far as I can tell, no other franchise ever retired a number for a player that didn't play for them. Anyone have the inside story on why that happened?

Don't worry Miami is also going to retire LeBron's jersey.
Kblaze8855
09-18-2022, 07:01 AM
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TheMan
09-18-2022, 07:37 AM
Don't worry Miami is also going to retire LeBron's jersey.

That's easy, but will a franchise that he didn't ever play for, like Miami and MJ, retire Bran's number out of respect???
hateraid
09-18-2022, 11:36 AM
Don't worry Miami is also going to retire LeBron's jersey.

:roll:
Full Court
09-18-2022, 12:17 PM
Don't worry Miami is also going to retire LeBron's jersey.

But is another team he never played for going to retire Bronie's jersey?

:biggums:
hateraid
09-18-2022, 12:35 PM
Triggered!
Full Court
09-18-2022, 05:42 PM
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Seems Bronies have a hard time dealing with this.
hateraid
09-18-2022, 05:45 PM
Ironic OP is triggered not having the last post!
FKAri
09-18-2022, 05:56 PM
That's easy, but will a franchise that he didn't ever play for, like Miami and MJ, retire Bran's number out of respect???

Why do you think Lebron keeps changing teams?
Full Court
09-18-2022, 07:31 PM
Why do you think Lebron keeps changing teams?

Obviously he couldn't carry a team without significant star help.
RogueBorg
09-19-2022, 03:37 PM
Don't worry Miami is also going to retire LeBron's jersey.

No they won't.
Lebron23
09-19-2022, 10:42 PM
No they won't.

Led the Miami Heat to 2 NBA titles in 4 years.
Full Court
09-19-2022, 10:44 PM
Led the Miami Heat to 2 NBA titles in 2 years.

After having the most epic choke job in NBA history and promising 8 titles.