Tim Hardaway Sr.: Son can't wear retired number after Heat deal
Tim Hardaway Sr. has prohibited his son from wearing the retired No. 10 jersey following the player's deal with the Miami Heat.
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A former Pistons and Michigan guard is signing a one-year contract with the Miami Heat, the former team of his father, Tim Hardaway Sr. Coverage from ESPN and The New York Times emphasizes that Hardaway Sr. will not allow his son to use the retired No. 10, stating, “My legacy is my legacy.” Future developments involve the player's integration into the Heat roster under a different jersey number.
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Quick answers
Which number is retired and off-limits?
Number 10.
What is the length of the son's contract with the Heat?
He is signing a one-year deal.
Why does Tim Hardaway Sr. oppose the use of the number?
He stated that his legacy is his legacy.
Coverage (4)
- Hardaway Sr.: Son can't use retired 10 with Heat www.espn.com · 1h ago
- Tim Hardaway Sr. won’t let son wear No. 10 with Heat: ‘My legacy is my legacy’ The New York Times · 2h ago
- Former Pistons, Michigan guard signing one-year deal with father’s old team MLive.com · 2h ago
- Tim Hardaway Sr.: Son can't wear retired number after Heat deal ESPN · 2h ago broke it first
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