LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect' for late Bill Russell

LeBron James is not only coming back for a 21st season, he's coming back in his original uniform number. James will return to No. 23 next season, a move the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Saturday by tweeting a picture of his back with James's name and number showing on the gold jersey.
LeBron James is not only coming back for a 21st season, he's coming back in his original uniform number. James will return to No. 23 next season, a move the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Saturday by tweeting a picture of his back with James's name and number showing on the gold jersey.

LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect

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LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect' for late Bill Russell

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