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LeBron James will switch back to jersey number 23 'out of respect
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LeBron James Returning to 23 Jersey Bill Russell NBA
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LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last
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NBA: LeBron James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute
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The Athletic on X: LeBron James is changing his uniform number
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LeBron James Getting Criticized For His Jersey Number Change
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 next season
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NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute
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