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LeBron James Getting Criticized For His Jersey Number Change Explanation
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LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last Word On Basketball
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6 – NBC Los Angeles
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LeBron James will switch back to jersey No. 23 this coming season
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season
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LeBron James announces he is changing his uniform from No. 6 back to No. 23
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LeBron switching back to No. 23 from No. 6 in tribute to late Russell
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NBA: LeBron gives No. 23 jersey to Anthony Davis, returns to No. 6
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Why did Lakers' LeBron James switch his jersey number from 23 to 6?
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LeBron switching back to No 23