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LeBron James is getting a new jersey number in honor of Bill Russell
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LeBron's clutch jumper sends Lakers past Celtics 114-112 – KXAN Austin
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LeBron James changing jersey number out of respect for Bill Russell - CBS Boston
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Is LeBron James allowed to wear No. 6 for Lakers after NBA retires it for Bill Russell?
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NBA News: LeBron James Takes Bold Step To Honor Bill Russell
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Lakers News: LeBron James Reportedly Switching Jersey Numbers Again Before 2023 Season - All Lakers
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Will LeBron James change his number on Lakers? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey - AS USA
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NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute - SportsDesk
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How I go from 6 to 23 like I'm LeBron'- Lakers superstar endorses final jersey number switch on Twitter with Drake lyrics