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NBA News: LeBron James Takes Bold Step To Honor Bill Russell
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Basketball Forever - BREAKING: LeBron James is changing his jersey
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LeBron James number change: Lakers star reportedly will ditch 23
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from 6 to 23 next season
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LeBron James Returning to 23 Jersey Bill Russell NBA
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L.A. Lakers' LeBron James switching jersey number back to No. 23
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LeBron James' next destination: Still in LA? Retired? Waiting for
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Bill Russell's No. 6 To Be Retired Throughout NBA; Current Players
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NBA Fans Think The Lakers Will Not Retire LeBron James' No. 6
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LeBron James Confirms He Isn't Retiring, But Will Make a Change
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Russell's No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league