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Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey number from No. 6 to No. 23
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell - The Athletic
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LeBron James changing his number out of respect for Celtics legend (report)
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Lebron James Switches Up Jersey No. 6 For No. 23
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LeBron James number change: Lakers star reportedly will ditch 23 jersey after 'Space Jam
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LeBron James to switch jersey number from 23 to 6
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LeBron James going back to No. 23 for his jersey number
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LeBron James Wearing 23 Is a Disgrace!”: Lakers Star's 'Michael Jordan Reason' to Switch Jersey Numbers Has Skip Bayless Raging on Twitter - The SportsRush
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LeBron James to make huge LA Lakers change for 2023-24 NBA season leaving fans in shock