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Lakers Plan to Retire LeBron James' Jersey
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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for Bill Russell's No. 6, jersey number
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Bill Russell: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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NBA: LeBron James returns to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell
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CBC Lite LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect' for late Bill Russell
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Lakers Rumors: LeBron James will change jersey numbers again next year - Silver Screen and Roll
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Alex Caruso wanted to change from No. - Basketball Forever
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LeBron James changing number back to 23 next season - NBC Sports
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How the Boston Celtics and NBA will honor Bill Russell
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Lebron James Switches Up Jersey No. 6 For No. 23
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season to honor Bill Russell – Boston 25 News
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LeBron switching back to No 23
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LeBron James will switch back to jersey No. 23 this season
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