Spurs 'Retire' Matt Bonner's Number by Hanging Flannel Shirt in Locker Room

How do you say goodbye to a legend?

The San Antonio Spurs have figured it out.

On Thursday night, they honored newly retired forward Matt Bonner, who was with the team from 2006 through 2016. Manu Ginobili tweeted a picture of a makeshift jersey—a flannel shirt with Bonner's name and No. 15 on the back—saying the team retired his number.

"In a very cozy and private ceremony," Ginobili wrote.

Here's a closer look, provided by Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News:

Bonner, always a character, loved it:

The 36-year-old, redheaded sniper has since joined the Spurs broadcast team.

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