Jordan told the Orlando Sentinel. The number 23 was special to Michael as he handpicked it as it represented one half of the number 45, which was his older brother Larry's jersey number.

Michael Jordan’s legendary Highland Park ... iconic front gate still features Jordan’s signature “23,” a tribute to his legendary jersey number. Non-sports fans won’t feel left out ...

Michael Jordan was 40 years and four days old when he scored 43 points for the Washington Wizards against the New Jersey Nets ...

Him, [Michael] Jordan ... be the seventh retired jersey to hang inside Barclays Center, along with the late Drazen Petrovic (3), Jason Kidd (5), John Williamson (23), Bill Melchionni (25 ...

I’m including Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan is the ... Warriors teammates are expected to attend his jersey retirement ceremony on Feb. 23, though Durant’s attendance appears impossible.

The Golden State Warriors will retire Andre Iguodala’s #9 jersey on Sunday ... Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Tony Parker. He ranks in the Top 10 on the Warriors ...

The Golden State Warriors announced they will retire Andre Iguodala's No. 9 jersey on Feb. 23 when ... Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Magic Johnson ...

Ziaire Williams, 23, did his homework as well. Like Wilson, he knows Carter’s athleticism was in a league of its own. “Definitely top of the charts,” Williams said. “Him, [Michael] Jordan.

31:23: Did Ottawa Senators have a fair reaction to owner Michael Andlauer wanting to play some regular-season games in Quebec City and Spartacat wearing a Nordiques-Senators jersey? 34:39 ...

Poet Michael Longley at Lancaster House in London (Peter Jordan/PA) Irish president Michael D Higgins led the tributes to Mr Longley, and said he learned of his death with “the deepest sadness”.