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Lakers will retire LeBron James' jersey. But which number? - Los Angeles Times
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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 switching jersey from No. 6 to No. 23 — again
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LeBron James jersey: What could be his new number as NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6?
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LeBron James Honors Kobe Bryant's Legacy As Lakers Advance to NBA Finals for First Time Since 2010
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LeBron James Returning to 23 Jersey Bill Russell NBA
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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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LeBron James is going back to No. 23 out of respect for late Hall of Famer