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Bill Russell's No. 6 To Be Retired Throughout NBA; Current Players Like Lakers' LeBron James Will Be Grandfathered
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from 6 to 23 next season, per agent
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NBA: LeBron James gives up number 23 jersey for LA Lakers teammate Anthony Davis
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LEBRON JAMES LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2022-23 STATEMENT JERSEY - Prime Reps
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LeBron James clashes with Dillon Brooks as Grizzlies outlast Lakers in Game 2
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Why Did LeBron James Switch His Jersey Number From 23 Back to 6 for the Lakers?
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NBA: LeBron gives No. 23 jersey to Anthony Davis, returns to No. 6
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LeBron James switching jersey from No. 6 to No. 23 — again
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LeBron James of Cleveland Cavaliers wearing No. 6 in practice - ESPN