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LeBron James is getting a new jersey number in honor of Bill Russell
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LeBron James to make huge LA Lakers change for 2023-24 NBA season leaving fans in shock
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LeBron James is going back to No. 23 out of respect for late Hall of Famer
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LeBron James to reclaim No. 23 jersey for upcoming season, switching from No. 6-Telangana Today
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LeBron James Jersey Number Change: Why Did Lakers Star Switch From 6 to 23, Sports-illustrated
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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Will Lakers' LeBron James change his number? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey
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LeBron James to wear No. 23 after NBA retires No. 6 for Russell
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LeBron James will return to jersey No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6 - Sportstar