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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 return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
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The endless wardrobe of LeBron James, the NBA's new scoring king
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Why Isn't Anthony Davis Switching Back to No. 23 Since LeBron James Is Reverting Back to No. 6?
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LeBron James to wear No. 23 after NBA retires No. 6 for Russell
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LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect' for late Bill Russell
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LeBron James Jersey Number Change: Why Did Lakers Star Switch From 6 to 23, Sports Illustrated
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Which NBA players currently wear no. 6 on their jerseys? Will they have to change it? - AS USA
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 next season
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
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BREAKING: LeBron James is changing his jersey back to No. 23 next season in honor of Bill Russell, via ESPN.