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LeBron James Officially Goes Back to Jersey No 6
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Bill Russell's No. 6 is being retired across the NBA : NPR
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Russell's No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league
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Russell's No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league
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Heat's plan for LeBron James' No. 6 after NBA retires Bill
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Bill Russell's No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league
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Why do NBA jerseys have 6 on them?
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Russell's No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a 1st for league