When Jordan wore No. 45, he had spent several months wearing the same number with the Birmingham Barons, Double A for the Chicago White Sox. Upon returning to the NBA, Jordan sported the same digits he later described as his “favorite” in high school.
For most of his career, Jordan was synonymous with the No. 23. His accomplishments lent the number a sort of validation.
The best player of the post-Jordan era, LeBron James (King James), has rocked 23 for the majority of his career.
David Beckham wore No. 7 at English Premier League power Manchester United for years, until he switched to No. 23 when he joined Spanish Club Real Madrid. One popular theory was that it was a nod to Jordan.
Micheal Jordan One of the bast and most loved player to ever play the sport of B-Ball.
