Why did Lakers' LeBron James switch his jersey number from 23 to 6

ESPN - No. 23 ➡️ No. 6 LeBron James plans to change his Los Angeles Lakers jersey number to No. 6 next season, first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by ESPN.

LeBron James is changing his jersey back to No. 23 next season in honor of Bill Russell via @davemcten @nba #nba #lakers #lebronjames

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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season out of respect for Bill Russell

Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell - The Athletic

LeBron James to change jersey number again with Lakers

LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last Word On Basketball

Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey number from No. 6 to No. 23

Why I wear number six, there are multiple reasons” - LeBron James details what fascinates him about the jersey number 6 - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball

Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from 6 to 23 next season, per agent