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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 to change jersey number back to 23 in honor of Bill Russell - ESPN
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NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute - Capital Sports
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LeBron James changing his number out of respect for Celtics legend (report)
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LeBron James jersey: What could be his new number as NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6?
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LeBron James: Why Lakers star is changing from number 6 to 23 - Pulse Sports Uganda
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LeBron James announces he is changing his uniform from No. 6 back to No. 23