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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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ESPN - No. 23 ➡️ No. 6 LeBron James plans to change his Los Angeles Lakers jersey number to No. 6 next season, first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by ESPN.
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Lakers' LeBron James changes jersey number back to No. 6 - The Athletic
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LeBron James changing his number out of respect for Celtics legend (report)
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Why basketball superstar LeBron James is changing his jersey number for the game - Hindustan 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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Will LeBron James change his number on Lakers? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey - AS USA
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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 will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
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LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last Word On Basketball
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LeBron switching back to No 23
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season