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LeBron James is getting a new jersey number in honor of Bill Russell
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6 – NBC Los Angeles
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LeBron James Makes Jersey Number Change: Pays Tribute to Bill Russell by Returning to No. 23 - The Economic Times
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Lakers News: LeBron James Changing Jersey Number Out Of Respect For Bill Russell
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LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last Word On Basketball
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LeBron James will return to jersey No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6 - Sportstar
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LeBron James to Switch Back to No 23 for Next NBA Season - News18
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LeBron James Reflects On NBA Retiring Bill Russell's No. 6 Jersey - Fadeaway World
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NBA on TNT - LeBron James will change his uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 next season “out of respect for Bill Russell,” per Dave McMenamin
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LeBron James Jersey Number Change: Why Did Lakers Star Switch From 6 to 23
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Jeanie Buss Says Lakers Have Made A Decision On Retiring LeBron James' Jersey
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Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey number from No. 6 to No. 23
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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Believes LeBron James Can Play Until Age 50