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Why basketball superstar LeBron James is changing his jersey
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LeBron will wear No. 23 to retire Bill Russell's No. 6 for Lakers
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LEBRON SWITCHING BACK NO.23 TO SHOW RESPECT BILL RUSSELL
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LeBron switching back to No. 23 from No. 6 in tribute to late Russell
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LeBron James Returning to 23 Jersey Bill Russell NBA
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LeBron James will return to jersey No. 23 next season after
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LeBron James to reclaim No. 23 jersey for upcoming season
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LeBron James changing jersey number out of respect for Bill
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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Lakers star LeBron James is switching uniform number back to 23