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LeBron James: Lakers star is switching jersey numbers back to 6
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Lakers' LeBron James moves on from No. 23 jersey, changes back to No. 6
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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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Lakers will retire LeBron James' jersey. But which number? - Los Angeles Times
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La Lakers SQUAD - #REPORT: LeBron James will be switching back to Number 23 when the 2023-2024 season starts. James was grandfathered in when he wore number 6 the past 2 seasons
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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 changing his jersey number, a timeline of 23 to 6 and bac, lebron james
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LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last Word On Basketball
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Report: LeBron Switching Jersey Number Back To No. 6 - CBS Los Angeles
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LeBron James' 1-emoji reaction to changing jersey number from 6 to 23
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LeBron James' No. 23 Lakers Jersey Is Selling out
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6 – NBC Los Angeles
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LeBron James to wear No. 23 after NBA retires No. 6 for Russell