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LeBron James plays sloppy, nine-turnover game in return from injury, but Lakers squeak out victory over Spurs
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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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How I go from 6 to 23 like I'm LeBron'- Lakers superstar endorses final jersey number switch on Twitter with Drake lyrics
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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NBA Exec Says LeBron James Could Be Traded to Warriors
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Why Does LeBron James Wear #23 on His Lakers Jersey? - EssentiallySports
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Does LeBron James Need New York and the Knicks? - The New York Times
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Source - Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey from No. 23 to No. 6; Anthony Davis to stay No. 3 - ESPN
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LeBron James will switch to jersey No. 6, Lakers announce - Los Angeles Times
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Lebron James' rise – The Observer
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LeBron James's first Sports Illustrated cover: The Chosen One - Sports Illustrated Vault
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NBA Fans Think The Lakers Will Not Retire LeBron James' No. 6 Jersey Until He Wins Another Championship - Fadeaway World
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Lebron James Switches Up Jersey No. 6 For No. 23
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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 Breaks NBA All-Time Points-Scoring Record