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Why LeBron James is switching jersey back to No. 23 again from No. 6
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LeBron James chooses to retire iconic number for 21st NBA season as show of 'respect' - Daily Star
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LeBron James Returning to 23 Jersey Bill Russell NBA
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LeBron switching back to No 23
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LeBron James Switches Back to No. 23 in Honor of Bill Russell
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Will LeBron James change his number on Lakers? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey - AS USA
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LeBron James: Why Lakers star is changing from number 6 to 23 - Pulse Sports Nigeria
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LeBron James Disappointed Lakers Didn't Sign Kyrie
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Lakers' Jeanie Buss says LeBron James' number will be retired after he makes the Hall of Fame
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Jersey: Why do NBA players wear No. 23 on jerseys? Significance explained
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LeBron James to change jersey numbers with emotional reasoning - Mirror Online
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NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute