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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell
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NBA permanently retires Bill Russell's No. 6 - The Washington Post
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Lakers News: League Retires Bill Russell's No. 6, LeBron James Grandfathered In - All Lakers
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LeBron James breaks NBA all-time points-scoring record, Basketball News
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Jeanie Buss Says Lakers Will Retire LeBron James' Jersey After Career
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All of the current NBA players deserving of jersey retirements
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LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect' for late Bill Russell
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Will Lakers' LeBron James change his number? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey
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Lakers' LeBron James switching jersey number back to No. 23 – Orange County Register
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Report: Miami Heat still expected to retire LeBron James' No. 6 jersey - Heat Nation
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What The NBA's Decision Means For LeBron's Number - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
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LeBron James Getting Criticized For His Jersey Number Change Explanation