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Why basketball superstar LeBron James is changing his jersey number for the game - Hindustan Times
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LeBron James to switch jersey number from 23 to 6
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Should the Lakers eventually retire LeBron James' No. 23?
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LeBron James switching jersey from No. 6 to No. 23 — again
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Jeanie Buss confirms Lakers will eventually retire LeBron James' jersey - NBC Sports
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Why LeBron James is switching jersey back to No. 23 again from No. 6
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LeBron James Switching Numbers Back To 23 To Honor Bill Russell
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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LeBron James is going back to No. 23 out of respect for late Hall of Famer
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season
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LeBron James switching jersey number from 6 back to 23 'out of respect for Bill Russell