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Why do NBA jerseys have 6 on them?
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NBA to retire Celtics legend Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey
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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 in
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Will Lakers' LeBron James change his number? NBA retires Bill
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Here's what will happen to LeBron James following NBA's decision
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Russell's No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a 1st for league
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LeBron James Reflects On NBA Retiring Bill Russell's No. 6 Jersey
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LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season
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Lakers News: Miami Heat Planning on Retiring LeBron James' No. 6
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NBA permanently retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey
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LeBron James switching jersey from No. 6 to No. 23 — again