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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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LeBron James agrees to four-year, $154-million contract with Los Angeles Lakers
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LeBron James leaves number 6, returns to his iconic 23 out of respect for Bill Russell
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Morning sports update: Read Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert's statement on losing LeBron James
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Why LeBron James is Changing His Jersey Number and Who Will Wear No. 23 For the Lakers? – NBC Los Angeles
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LeBron James will switch back to jersey number 23 'out of respect' for the late Bill Russell
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LeBron James' net worth in 2023
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LeBron James - Wikipedia
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Tristan Thompson signs with Lakers, reunites with LeBron James