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LeBron James will switch back to jersey number 23 'out of respect' for the late Bill Russell
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LeBron James Jersey Number: What Will He Choose After Giving up 23?
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LeBron James All-Star Weekend Includes Lakers Slights, NBA Future Hints
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LeBron James' high school jersey up for auction
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LeBron James has been a regular on Sports Illustrated covers
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LeBron James, Biography, Championships, Stats, & Facts
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LeBron James Appears to Reveal New Lakers Jersey Number on Twitter
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Lebron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Lakers isn't surprising — but his 2010 move changed the NBA forever
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