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LeBron James planning to give up No. 23 out of respect for Michael Jordan, urges others to do same
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LeBron James tipped to seal LA Lakers exit as NBA trade discussed, NBA, Sport
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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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Bill Russell's No. 6 To Be Retired Throughout NBA; Current Players Like Lakers' LeBron James Will Be Grandfathered
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LeBron James will reportedly switch back to No. 6 next season - Silver Screen and Roll
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The 10 Stages of Coping With LeBron James's Potential Retirement - The Ringer
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LeBron James weighs in on retirement ahead of 37th birthday: 'I know I'm on the other side of the hill'
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LeBron James won't commit to 21st season after Lakers swept
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NBA Fan Incredibly Predicted LeBron James Would Switch Back To His Number 23 Jersey, Fadeaway World
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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for Bill Russell's No. 6, jersey number
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Miami Heat likely to raise No. 6 for LeBron James despite NBA retiring number league-wide for Bill Russell
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