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Russell's No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a 1st for league
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LeBron James changing number back to 23 next season - NBC Sports
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NBA to Retire Late Celtics Legend Bill Russell's No. 6 Jersey
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell - The Athletic
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Russell's No. 6 being retired across NBA, Sports news, Lewiston Tribune
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LeBron James to wear No. 23 after NBA retires No. 6 for Russell
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NBA will retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey, honoring Bay Area icon
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LeBron James Switching Numbers Back To 23 To Honor Bill Russell
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When LeBron James lobbied for the NBA to retire Michael Jordan's No.23 - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6 – WKRG News 5
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LeBron James Returning to 23 Jersey Bill Russell NBA
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Basketball Forever - BREAKING: LeBron James is changing his jersey from No. 6 to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell. (via Dave McMenamin)