Oct 1, 2021 · During the offseason, LeBron James decided to switch his jersey number with the Los Angeles Lakers. After wearing No. 23 during his first three seasons with the franchise, …

Oct 24, 2023 · The league retired No. 6 in Aug. 2022 after Russell died, but James continued to wear the number last season to honor the 11-time NBA champion.

Jul 16, 2023 · LeBron James will change his uniform number from No. 6 back to No. 23 for the upcoming season in honor of Bill Russell. The NBA retired No. 6 after Russell's death last …

Jul 28, 2024 · James, who switched back to wearing No. 23 with the Lakers before the 2023-24 NBA season, still wears No. 6 with Team USA as he did during the 2008 and 2012 Olympic …

Feb 10, 2023 · As of Feb. 7, LeBron’s No. 6 jersey is now synonymous with NBA history. Read on to learn why he switched to the number in the first place.

Jul 16, 2023 · Why is LeBron James changing his jersey number? James is voluntarily switching from No. 6 to No. 23 because the NBA retired 6 for Bill Russell league-wide in 2022.

Oct 19, 2021 · Ahead of his fourth season with the Lakers, James is ditching No. 23 in favor of No. 6. The four-time NBA MVP began his professional career with the Cavaliers wearing No. …

Jun 14, 2021 · LeBron James will wear a new jersey number for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. The four-time NBA MVP will return to the No. 6, which he wore during his four-season …

Jul 16, 2023 · LeBron James is changing his jersey number yet again. The Lakers star will be returning to No. 23, the number he wore his first three seasons in Los Angeles, after he …

Dec 20, 2022 · As a result of Jordan's number 23 being retired by the Heat, LeBron James had to pick another jersey number. It was then that he changed his number to 6, marking a new era …