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Why basketball superstar LeBron James is changing his jersey number for the game - Hindustan Times
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Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey number from No. 6 to No. 23
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LeBron James makes big change ahead of upcoming season
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 next season
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NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute
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NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute - Capital Sports
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for Bill Russell's No. 6, jersey number
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Lakers' LeBron James to Wear No. 23 Instead of 6 Next Season to Respect Bill Russell, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors