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LeBron James jersey number: Why Lakers star is switching from 6 back to 23
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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for Bill Russell's No. 6, jersey number
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis expected to switch positions this season
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
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Will Lakers retire both of LeBron James' jersey numbers when he hangs it up? - Los Angeles Times
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No. 23 vs No. 6: LeBron James Statistics in Different Jersey Numbers - EssentiallySports
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Lakers Notes: A LeBron Jersey Change, Darvin Ham Vs. Michael Malone, 2024 Playoff Predictions - All Lakers
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Report: LeBron James is giving up No. 23 to Anthony Davis
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
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