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Lakers News: LeBron James Plans To Honor Bill Russell's Legacy By Wearing No. 6
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NBA to honor Bill Russell by retiring No. 6 across the league
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Lakers leave Celtics rivalry aside to honor Bill Russell's legendary No.6
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Is LeBron James allowed to wear No. 6 for Lakers after NBA retires it for Bill Russell?
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LeBron James breaks the NBA all-time scoring record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Bill Russell's No. 6 to be retired across NBA following legend's death last month - ESPN
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Lakers News: LeBron James Changing Jersey Number Out Of Respect For Bill Russell
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NBA to retire Celtics legend Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey league-wide
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Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey will be retired across NBA – WFTV