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LeBron James jersey number: Lakers All-Star switching back to No
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LeBron James: Lakers star is switching jersey numbers back to 6
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LeBron Won't Wear Social Justice Message On Lakers Jersey
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Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey number from No. 6 to No. 23
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Lakers News: LeBron James Changing Jersey Number Out Of Respect For Bill Russell
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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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LeBron James will join this list of NBA players with numbers retired by multiple teams – NBC Los Angeles
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LeBron James jersey number: Why Lakers star is switching from 6 back to 23
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LeBron James will switch to jersey No. 6, Lakers announce - Los Angeles Times