Why did Lakers' LeBron James switch his jersey number from 23 to 6?

ESPN - No. 23 ➡️ No. 6 LeBron James plans to change his Los Angeles Lakers jersey number to No. 6 next season, first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by ESPN.

Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from 6 to 23 next season, per agent

LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6

Nike deal means LeBron James will wear No.6 and Anthony Davis will take his No.23

Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey number from No. 6 to No. 23

LeBron James to switch jersey number from 23 to 6

LeBron James is changing his jersey back to No. 23 next season in honor of Bill Russell via @davemcten @nba #nba #lakers #lebronjames

Why LeBron James is Changing His Jersey Number and Who Will Wear No. 23 For the Lakers? – NBC Los Angeles

NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute

LeBron James jersey number: Lakers All-Star switching back to No. 6 next season, per report - DraftKings Network

Will LeBron James change his number on Lakers? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey - AS USA

Why LeBron James is Changing His Jersey Number and Who Will Wear No. 23 For the Lakers? – NBC Los Angeles