The emblematic number
23 · The emblematic number
The four jersey numbers associated with Michael Jordan: 23, 45, 12 and 9, with the story behind each one.
23 · The emblematic number
45 · The return
12 · One night only
9 · Olympic number
Four numbers are closely associated with Jordan's career: 23, his defining number; 45, worn on his first return to the NBA; 12, used for one game after his jersey was stolen; and 9, worn with the United States national team.