LeBron James changing back to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell
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The NBA retired Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey, but LeBron James wore it the last two years.
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell
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Lakers News: LeBron James Reportedly Switching Jersey Numbers Again Before 2023 Season - All Lakers
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LeBron James to change jersey number back to 23 in honor of Bill Russell - ESPN
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LeBron James to change jersey number back to 23 in honor of Bill Russell - TSN.ca
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Why is the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James changing from No. 6 back to No. 23? - AS USA
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Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey number from No. 6 to No. 23
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LeBron James to make huge LA Lakers change for 2023-24 NBA season leaving fans in shock
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 next season - Field Level Media - Professional sports content solutions
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NBA Buzz on X: BREAKING: LeBron James is changing his number from No. 6 to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell. No. 23 LeBron is BACK! 👑🏆 / X