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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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Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey number from No. 6 to No. 23
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Lakers News: LeBron James Reportedly Switching Jersey Numbers Again Before 2023 Season - All Lakers
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Lakers star LeBron James is switching uniform number back to 23 - Los Angeles Times
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LeBron James Jersey Number Change: Why Did Lakers Star Switch From 6 to 23
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 'out of respect' for Bill Russell
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LeBron James Will Once Again Go Back To Wearing 23
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LeBron James to change jersey number again with Lakers
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LeBron James switching jersey from No. 6 to No. 23 — again
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LeBron James Is Not Retiring, Announcing Return for 21st NBA Season
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell
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LeBron James Wearing 23 Is a Disgrace!”: Lakers Star's 'Michael Jordan Reason' to Switch Jersey Numbers Has Skip Bayless Raging on Twitter - The SportsRush