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Top Ten Reasons Why Michael Jordan's 23 Should Be Retired

2009-11-17T11:00:28Z

If there's one thing I don't understand about professional sports, it's the reluctance to pay homage to those who were true legends of the game. Case in point, Michael Jeffery Jordan. Just this past weekend, LeBron James revealed plans to change his number because he felt that nobody should ever be able to wear Jordan's number.

What followed has been a spirited debate that leaves no middle ground. I'm no different and that's why I felt compelled to give you the Top Ten Reasons Why Michael Jordan's 23 Should Be Retired.

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Comment from Alligator Derski on 2009-11-17

2009-11-17T14:34:29Z

Great list, nice new format, and excellent points about why honoring the best of all time makes perfect sense.

Comment from deandrey duffie on 2009-11-17

2009-11-17T18:50:06Z

I THINK michael jordans#should not be retired simply because it carries a certain feel of greatness and every time the number is worn by any athlete they will all ways think of michael no matter what its just a number j.k.

Comment from NHLJim on 2009-11-17

2009-11-18T00:46:45Z

The NHL has it right. Upon the retirement of Wayne Gretzky, it was announced that no other player would again wear his number, 99 - and no player has.

Gretzky's success in hockey is easily comparable to Jordan's in basketball - of course, the global and popular culture impact is significantly less, mainly because it's hockey.

Comment from borg on 2009-11-17

2009-11-18T02:51:00Z

Comment from J. Wags on 2009-11-17

2009-11-18T04:38:53Z

agreed, great post....the time has come, RETIRE 23

Comment from bobbyfastball on 2009-11-18

2009-11-18T11:30:18Z

Michael Jordan, whom I love, is an arrogant individual that should learn to be a little more humble. The man is so in love with himself he makes me want to puke. Once he apologizes for his stupid, ridiculous, arrogant, speech during his induction to the Hall of Fame, then maybe retire his number. When he dies, I wonder if he will rise from the dead, and renew his basketball career. I have news for Sir Michael. Koby's better.

Comment from joey on 2009-11-18

2009-11-18T16:21:06Z

MLB retired 42 for Jackie Robinson, a man whose efforts transcended sport. He was a person anyone could look up to, even if they didn't like baseball.

The NHL cheapened that honor when they retired Gretzky's 99--a number I doubt any kid would want the pressure of donning in the first place--simply because he was a great player.

If the NBA wants to do the same with 23, that's their problem. I would say I'd stop going if they did it, but cmon, I don't go now.

Comment from oakleafmold on 2009-11-18

2009-11-18T19:36:16Z

Magic Johnson? Larry Bird? Julius Erving? Wilt Chamberlain? George Mikan? Better retire all those Jerseys, too. And they sure as heck better retire Bill Russell's #6 before even thinking about Jordan.

Comment from Alligator Derski on 2009-11-19

2009-11-19T13:46:21Z

Bobbyfastball drinks his own pee.