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NBA will retire the No. 6 jersey across the league in honor of Celtic legend Bill Russell
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season
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Lakers' LeBron James Talks Significance of Wearing No. 6 After Bill Russell's Death, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Why did Lakers' LeBron James switch his jersey number from 23 to 6?
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LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect' for late Bill Russell
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LeBron James to wear No. 23 after NBA retires No. 6 for Russell
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from 6 to 23 next season, per agent
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The Sports Report: Here's why LeBron James won't retire - Los Angeles Times
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LeBron James Getting Criticized For His Jersey Number Change Explanation
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LeBron James changing number back to 23 next season - NBC Sports
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Source - Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey from No. 23 to No. 6; Anthony Davis to stay No. 3 - ESPN
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Every NBA player wearing No. 6, from LeBron James to Kenyon Martin Jr.