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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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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 planning to give up No. 23 out of respect for Michael Jordan, urges others to do same
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LeBron James number change: Lakers star reportedly will ditch 23 jersey after 'Space Jam
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The Athletic on X: LeBron James is changing his uniform number from No. 6 back to No. 23 next season. James chose to change his number back to 23 out of respect
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LeBron James changing number back to 23 next season - NBC Sports
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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 enjoying full-time role as Los Angeles Lakers point guard
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NBA: LeBron James goes from hero to villain as Patty Mills drains game-winning shot
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James Returns to 23 Chromosomes LeBron 12 PE in Game 5 Loss
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LeBron James leaves number 6, returns to his iconic 23 out of respect for Bill Russell
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