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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 Change Jersey Number
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LeBron James will return to jersey No. 23 next season
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LeBron switching back to No 23
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LeBron James changing jersey number out of respect for Bill Russell - CBS Boston
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Lebron James Switches Up Jersey No. 6 For No. 23
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Will LeBron James change his number on Lakers? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey - AS USA
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Is LeBron James allowed to wear No. 6 for Lakers after NBA retires it for Bill Russell?
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LeBron James Switches Back to No. 23 in Honor of Bill Russell
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Los Angeles Lakers] It's official. 23 is back. : r/nba
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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LeBron James is going back to No. 23 out of respect for late Hall of Famer
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Lakers' Jeanie Buss says LeBron James' number will be retired after he makes the Hall of Fame
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Why basketball superstar LeBron James is changing his jersey number for the game - Hindustan Times