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Lakers' LeBron James moves on from No. 23 jersey, changes back to No. 6
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LeBron James Is Reportedly Set To Return To Wearing No. 6
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LeBron James: Lakers star is switching jersey numbers back to 6
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Why Did LeBron James Switch His Jersey Number From 23 Back to 6 for the Lakers?
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Source - Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey from No. 23 to No. 6; Anthony Davis to stay No. 3 - ESPN
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LeBron James will switch to jersey No. 6, Lakers announce - Los Angeles Times
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Lakers Rumors: LeBron James will change jersey numbers again next year - Silver Screen and Roll
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LeBron James is going back to No. 23 out of respect for late Hall of Famer
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LeBron James Will Reportedly Change Back To No. 6 Jersey Following 'Space Jam' Release
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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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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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LeBron James changing uniform number back to 23: report
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LA Lakers News: LeBron James to change his jersey number - What will be his new number after #23?
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LeBron James to make huge LA Lakers change for 2023-24 NBA season leaving fans in shock
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Lakers' LeBron James hints at new number after gifting No. 23 to Anthony Davis
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 in honor of Bill Russell - The Athletic