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Lakers: LeBron James changing jersey number for Bill Russell
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NBA News: LeBron James Takes Bold Step To Honor Bill Russell
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L.A. Lakers' LeBron James switching jersey number back to No. 23, Sports
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LeBron James announces he is changing his uniform from No. 6 back to No. 23
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NBA News: Lakers' Plan for LeBron James' Jersey Retirement, Revealed by Jeanie Buss
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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)
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LeBron James changing jersey number out of respect for Bill Russell - CBS Boston
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LeBron James chooses to retire iconic number for 21st NBA season as show of 'respect' - Daily Star
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NBA Retires Celtics Legend Bill Russell's Jersey Across the League - Blazer's Edge
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LeBron James leaves number 6, returns to his iconic 23 out of respect for Bill Russell
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How the Boston Celtics and NBA will honor Bill Russell
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What's it going to take for this timeline to happen? : r/lakers
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LeBron James Getting Criticized For His Jersey Number Change Explanation