Before the Wizards game against the Miami Heat, Michael Jordan had his jersey retired at American Airlines Arena reports the Associated Press.

"In honor of your greatness and for all you've done for the game of basketball ? and not just the NBA, but for all the fans around the world ? we want to honour you tonight and hang your jersey, No. 23, from the rafters," Riley said at midcourt. "No one will ever wear No. 23 for the Miami Heat. You're the best."

Riley said the number 23, which was the first number ever retired in Heat history, would not be worn by anyone ever again.

The jersey that hung in the rafters was half a Bulls uniform and half a Wizards uniform.

The Wizards won the game 91-87.