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LeBron James Getting Criticized For His Jersey Number Change
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Erving Doesn't Think It Makes Sense for NBA to Retire Kobe's
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LeBron will wear No. 23 to retire Bill Russell's No. 6 for Lakers
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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for
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LeBron James will switch back to jersey number 23 'out of respect
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Here's what will happen to LeBron James following NBA's decision
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LeBron James will switch back to jersey No. 23 this coming season
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Is LeBron James allowed to wear No. 6 for Lakers after NBA retires
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