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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 in
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season
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Why basketball superstar LeBron James is changing his jersey
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LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last
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Will Lakers retire both of LeBron James' jersey numbers when he
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LeBron James to Switch Back to No 23 for Next NBA Season - News18
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Lakers star LeBron James is switching uniform number back to 23
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LeBron James number change: Lakers star reportedly will ditch 23
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