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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell
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Bill Russell's No. 6 Joins Rare Class of Retired Jersey Numbers - The New York Times
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LeBron James Joining Lakers on 4-Year $154 Million Deal - The New York Times
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LeBron James Just Wanted a Chance at the Playoffs. Now He's Got It. - WSJ
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NBA to retire No. 6 (Bill Russell), with Heat expected to retire it again (LeBron James) – Twin Cities
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LeBron James number change: Lakers star reportedly will ditch 23 jersey after 'Space Jam
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LeBron James Said He Would Love To Play For The Golden State Warriors Or Miami Heat Apart From The Lakers, Fadeaway World
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LeBron James will join this list of NBA players with numbers retired by multiple teams – NBC Los Angeles
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Miami Heat Still Plan To Retire LeBron James' No. 6
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The 10 Stages of Coping With LeBron James's Potential Retirement - The Ringer
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Jeanie Buss confirms Lakers' plan to retire LeBron James jersey to the rafters
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LeBron James tipped to seal LA Lakers exit as NBA trade discussed, NBA, Sport