In basketball, the number 23 has become synonymous with Michael Jordan. In addition to his own Chicago Bulls, the #23 has also been retired by the Miami Heat in tribute to the franchise's most respected rival. Many current players even wear the number to honor the beloved legend, while some have changed their numbers out of respect to His Airness.



The number 23 wasn't the only number Jordan wore though. He famously donned the number 45 when he made his first return from retirement in 1995. While in Barcelona for the 1992 Olympics, he wore #9 while playing for the famous Dream Team. However, there's one number many people forget Jordan wore and it was primarily because he only played in it for one night: #12.



While visiting the Orlando Magic for a Valentine's Day showdown in 1992, a (still unknown to this day) thief snuck into the visiting Bulls' locker room and stole Jordan's jersey with only minutes to tip-off. When a young fan's replica jersey didn't fit though, the team's equipment manager donned a spare unnamed jersey.



So that night, Jordan wore the #12 and scored 49 points in an overtime loss to the Magic and one thief made the perfect getaway with the perfect souvenir.



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