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LeBron James switching jersey number from 6 back to 23 'out of respect for Bill Russell
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Despite Bill Russell's tweet, LeBron James is still the better athlete — Shannon, NBA
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Why are NBA players wearing No. 6 on their jerseys? – NBC Sports Chicago
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NBA Fan Incredibly Predicted LeBron James Would Switch Back To His Number 23 Jersey, Fadeaway World
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Bill Russell gets Miami Heat No. 6 honor before LeBron James
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NBA on TNT - LeBron James will change his uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 next season “out of respect for Bill Russell,” per Dave McMenamin
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Lakers News: LeBron James Reportedly Switching Jersey Numbers Again Before 2023 Season - All Lakers
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NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute
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LeBron on course to join legends with jerseys retired by multiple teams
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NBA: LeBron James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute
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LeBron James' record chase & honoring Bill Russell ☘️
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season out of respect for Bill Russell
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Lakers News: League Retires Bill Russell's No. 6, LeBron James Grandfathered In - All Lakers
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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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NBA News: LeBron James Takes Bold Step To Honor Bill Russell