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Lakers' Jeanie Buss Has Already Made Significant LeBron James Retirement Decision, Sports-illustrated
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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 switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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LeBron James to switch jersey number from 23 to 6
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LeBron James has ruined his own Michael Jordan petition with U-turn - Basketball - Sports - Daily Express US
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Lakers News: LeBron James Reportedly Switching Jersey Numbers Again Before 2023 Season - All Lakers
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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 Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last Word On Basketball
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Lebron James Switches Up Jersey No. 6 For No. 23
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from 6 to 23 next season, per agent
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Report: LeBron James makes major change regarding what jersey number he'll wear for Lakers next season - Lakers Daily
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Will Lakers retire both of LeBron James' jersey numbers when he hangs it up? - Los Angeles Times
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NBA News: LeBron James Takes Bold Step To Honor Bill Russell
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6