The Heat joined the NBA in 1988, just over 30 years ago. But in the more than 30 years, they have made the playoffs 23 times, won the Eastern Conference championship six times, and won the championship three times. So far, they have retired a total of six jerseys.
Dan Marino (No. 13)
Marino is not an NBA player, but a football player for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. He was hailed as one of the best quarterbacks in the nation and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2005. Because of his immense influence in Miami, the Heat retired his No. 13 jersey.
Michael Jordan (No. 23)
Jordan also did not play for the Heat, but the influence of the "basketball god" was just as huge, so in 2003, out of respect for him, the Heat retired Jordan's No. 23 jersey. And this jersey has a two-tone design of red on the left and blue on the right, which is unique in the league.
Alonzo Mourning (No. 33)
Mourning spent 11 of his 16 career seasons with the Heat. During that time, he won one championship (2006), was a seven-time All-Star, and was named to the Defensive Player of the Year, Block King twice, and was named to the All-Defensive Team (1998-1999, 1999-2000). After retiring from the army, he was also successfully inducted into the Hall of Fame. Mourning is a tough guy on and off the court. On the court, he is known for his tough defense, and off the court he constantly struggles with kidney disease, and his spirit is in line with the tough guy spirit of the Heat, making him the first player of the Heat to retire his jersey.
Tim Hardaway (No. 10)
Tim Hardaway has only spent five seasons with the Heat, but he holds the second-highest assist count in franchise history. During his time with the Heat, he was a two-time All-Star, a first-team All-NBA selection, a two-team All-NBA selection, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022.
Shaquille O'Neill (No. 32)
There is no doubt that O'Neal is one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He played just three seasons with the Heat, making all All-Star selections and winning a championship once as a First Team selection. That alone would be enough for the Heat to retire the No. 32 jersey for him.
Chris Bosh (No. 1)
Bosh spent six seasons with the Heat, making all six All-Star selections and winning two championships with James and Wade. If it weren't for the early end of his career due to injury, Bosh would have been able to do more. After retiring from the game, the Doctor was also inducted into the Hall of Fame and became the first player in the Big Three to retire his jersey.
Dwyane Wade (No. 3)
"The Flash" Wade has spent 15 years with the Heat since he was drafted with the fifth pick in 2003 (briefly with the Bulls and Cavaliers), and in 15 years, he was selected as an All-Star 13 times, won an All-Star MVP once, brought a championship to Miami three times and was named FMVP once, and he was named to the All-Star Team eight times and All-Defensive Team four times. It is not an exaggeration to call his contribution an exaggeration in the history of the Heat, and the retired jersey is well deserved.