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Why did Lakers' LeBron James switch his jersey number from 23 to 6?
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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LeBron James' jersey: Why is LeBron James' jersey number 6?: All you need to know about his inspiration
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James Set To Change Jersey Number From No. 23 To No. 6
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L.A. Lakers' LeBron James changing his jersey number - again - back to No. 23
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Why Did LeBron James Switch His Jersey Number From 23 Back to 6 for the Lakers?
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LeBron James gives up Los Angeles Lakers No 23 jersey to new signing Anthony Davis
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Devin Booker owns the world's last game-worn No. 23 LeBron James jersey
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LeBron James gives Lakers jersey No. 23 to Anthony Davis, per report
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LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last Word On Basketball
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LeBron James will switch back to jersey number 23 'out of respect' for the late Bill Russell
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LeBron James' First Game-Worn Lakers No. 6 Jersey Hits Auction