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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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Basketball Forever - BREAKING: LeBron James is changing his jersey
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LeBron James to make huge LA Lakers change for 2023-24 NBA season
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Lakers News: LeBron James Reportedly Switching Jersey Numbers
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LeBron James switching jersey from No. 6 to No. 23 — again
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LeBron James Getting Criticized For His Jersey Number Change
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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for
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LeBron James Returning to 23 Jersey Bill Russell NBA
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LeBron James to make jersey change 'out of respect' for NBA legend
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