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LeBron James to wear jersey No. 23 in return to Cavaliers - Sports
LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season
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LeBron James changing his jersey number for next season with the Lakers
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Most iconic NBA numbers: #23 – Michael Jordan and LeBron James, NBA News
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LeBron James to switch jersey number from 23 to 6
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LeBron James Will Once Again Go Back To Wearing 23
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LeBron James Returning to Number 23 for 21st NBA Season - Last Word On Basketball
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LeBron James not ruling out return to Cleveland Cavaliers
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Lakers' LeBron James switching jersey number back to No. 23 – Orange County Register
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6
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Lakers' LeBron James moves on from No. 23 jersey, changes back to No. 6
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LeBron James will switch back to jersey number 23 'out of respect' for the late Bill Russell