Tim Hardaway Sr.: Son can't wear retired number after Heat deal
Tim Hardaway Jr.'s move to the Miami Heat is complicated by his father's legacy.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. left the Nuggets to sign a one-year deal with the Heat. While Tim Hardaway Sr. expressed emotion and excitement about his son joining the team, he stated that his son cannot wear the retired number 10.
Epilogue added 16d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. has signed with the Miami Heat in NBA free agency. Coverage emphasizes the conflict surrounding Hardaway Jr.'s jersey number.
The New York Times and ESPN report that Tim Hardaway Sr. has stated his son cannot wear the number 10, which is retired in honor of the elder Hardaway. The Denver Post and MLive.com focus on the details of the signing, noting Hardaway Jr.'s departure from the Denver Nuggets and his history with the Detroit Pistons and University of Michigan.
Watch for developments in Hardaway Jr.'s jersey situation and how it may affect his integration into the Heat.
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Quick answers
Who is Tim Hardaway Jr. signing with?
Tim Hardaway Jr. is signing with the Miami Heat.
What is the issue with Tim Hardaway Jr.'s jersey number?
Tim Hardaway Sr. has stated that his son cannot wear the number 10, which is retired by the Miami Heat in honor of the elder Hardaway.
Which teams has Tim Hardaway Jr. previously played for?
Tim Hardaway Jr. has previously played for the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and the University of Michigan.
Coverage (7)
- Tim Hardaway Sr. says son can't wear retired No. 10 with Heat: 'My legacy is my legacy' Yahoo Sports · 20d ago
- Tim Hardaway thrilled his son is joining Heat: ‘We’ve been waiting on this for a long time’ Miami Herald · 20d ago
- ‘Been waiting a decade’: Tim Hardaway overcome with emotion as Heat add son Sun Sentinel · 20d ago
- Tim Hardaway Jr. leaving Nuggets, signing with Heat in NBA free agency The Denver Post · 20d ago
- Tim Hardaway Sr. won’t let son wear No. 10 with Heat: ‘My legacy is my legacy’ The New York Times · 20d ago
- Former Pistons, Michigan guard signing one-year deal with father’s old team MLive.com · 20d ago
- Tim Hardaway Sr.: Son can't wear retired number after Heat deal ESPN · 20d ago
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