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Will Lakers' LeBron James change his number? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6 – WKRG News 5
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Should the Lakers eventually retire LeBron James' No. 23?
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LeBron James Planning Jersey Number Change For New NBA Season - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
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LeBron James' 1-emoji reaction to changing jersey number from 6 to 23
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Why Did LeBron James Switch His Jersey Number From 23 Back to 6 for the Lakers?
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Lakers' LeBron James Reveals What His Jersey Will Say
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from 6 to 23 next season, per agent
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LeBron James jersey number: Why Lakers star is switching from 6 back to 23
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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 switching back to No 23