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LeBron James announces he is changing his uniform from No. 6 back to No. 23
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Bill Russell Jersey
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The 2023 Uni Watch NBA Season Preview - Uni Watch
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Bill Russell - Wikipedia
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LeBron James changing jersey number out of respect for Bill Russell - CBS Boston
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LeBron James to change jersey number back to 23 in honor of Bill Russell - ESPN
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LeBron James Getting Criticized For His Jersey Number Change Explanation
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season
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LeBron James is switching back to jersey number 23 'out of respect' for the late Bill Russell - KTVZ
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LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell
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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for Bill Russell's No. 6, jersey number