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LeBron James to change jersey number back to 23 in honor of Bill Russell - ESPN
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LeBron James to switch jersey number from 23 to 6
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Lakers News: LeBron James Changing Jersey Number Out Of Respect For Bill Russell
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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 will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
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LeBron James Returning to 23 Jersey Bill Russell NBA
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LeBron James to reclaim No. 23 jersey for upcoming season, switching from No. 6-Telangana Today
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LeBron Won't Make More Money From Jersey Switch
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Will LeBron James change his number on Lakers? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey - AS USA
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NBA: LeBron James returns to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell
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LeBron James number change: Lakers star reportedly will ditch 23 jersey after 'Space Jam