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LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect' for late Bill Russell
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La Lakers SQUAD - #REPORT: LeBron James will be switching back to Number 23 when the 2023-2024 season starts. James was grandfathered in when he wore number 6 the past 2 seasons
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LeBron James to change jersey number back to 23 in honor of Bill Russell - ESPN
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Source - Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey from No. 23 to No. 6; Anthony Davis to stay No. 3 - ESPN
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I TOTALLY CALLED IT IN MY EARLIER POST!! It's official, Lakers fam: LeBron James will switch his jersey number back to #23, which he wore…
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LeBron James to change jersey number again with Lakers
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LeBron James jersey number: Lakers star to don No. 6 next season - Sports Illustrated
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Lakers star LeBron James is switching uniform number back to 23 - Los Angeles Times
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Nike deal means LeBron James will wear No.6 and Anthony Davis will take his No.23
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LeBron James changing his number out of respect for Celtics legend (report)
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LeBron James' No. 23 Lakers Jersey Is Selling out
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Why basketball superstar LeBron James is changing his jersey number for the game - Hindustan Times
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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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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for Bill Russell's No. 6, jersey number