So I guess the Heat don’t really care about the gay community….

The Heat will retire Hardaway’s No. 10 jersey in a pregame ceremony, making him just the second player to receive that honor from the franchise. Alonzo Mourning’s(notes) No. 33 was hoisted last season by Miami, which also has paid tributes to the No. 23 Michael Jordan jersey and the No. 13 worn by Dan Marino.

“It’s going to be great,” Hardaway said. “Words can’t describe how I feel. Two weeks ago, I wasn’t even thinking about it. But this week, I’ve been thinking about it every day, every night, like it’s opening night and I’m going to be playing basketball. I’m nervous, but I know it’s going to be a great night.”

Does anyone not remember that Hardaway was openly opposed to gay people?  Was this not a P.R. nightmare?  And just remember that after Hardaway was interviewed I heard he was like  “and then I’m gonna beat up some faggots.”

Way to go Timmy.  The UTEP two Step!