2023-07-16 20:15:00
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is set to change his jersey number from 6 to 23 next season. In honor of Bill Russell, the legendary hoops and the deceased top coach
Russell died at the age of 88 in July last year, causing the NBA to announce the retirement of the number 6 jersey, which is the team’s official number. Former Boston Celtics center permanently, but still allowing players who already used the number 6 shirt to continue using this number to compete
However, in honor of Russell, who won 11 NBA championships with the Celtics and five-time MVP, James decided to change his jersey from No. 6 back to No. 23. Who moved to the Lakers in July 2018 as mentioned.
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