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LeBron James' 1-emoji reaction to changing jersey number from 6 to 23
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Why Lakers should only retire No. 23, not No. 6 for LeBron James
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Lebron James is switching back from #6 to #23 next season out of respect for Bill Russell🔥
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Why Lakers should only retire No. 23, not No. 6 for LeBron James
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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 to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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Lakers Rumors: LeBron James will change jersey numbers again next year - Silver Screen and Roll
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell
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LeBron James Will Once Again Go Back To Wearing 23
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LeBron James Plans to Change from No. 23 to No. 6 After This Season
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LeBron James will have his number retired by the Los Angeles Lakers - Eurohoops
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LeBron James switching jersey number from 6 back to 23 'out of respect for Bill Russell