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LeBron James will switch back to jersey number 23 'out of respect' for the late Bill Russell
LeBron James switching jersey number from 6 back to 23 'out of respect for Bill Russell
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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LeBron James jersey: What could be his new number as NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6?
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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 announces he is changing his uniform from No. 6 back to No. 23