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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after his three pointer in double overtime to lead the Lakers to a 135-129 win over the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center on February 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE.
The NBA’s All-Time scorer has not only decided to return for a 21st season, he has announced that he will no longer be wearing the No. 6.
In recognition of Russell, James has decided to wear the number he came into the league with, 23. Rich Paul, James’ agent, told ESPN that James decided to switch out of respect for Russell.
It’s official. 23 is back. pic.twitter.com/hEqb5rQANk
Sports Illustrated previously reported that James shared why he switched to the No. 6.
“Why I wear number six, there are multiple reasons,” James said, “One, because 23 is one of my favorite numbers as well, so two times three is six. … Also, my first son was born on October 6. … My youngest son [Bryce] is June 14th, the sixth month of the year. Six has always been with me ever since I was a kid for some reason, especially when it relates to my family.”
We will see if the number change will be a positive thing when he suits up for the Lakers later this year.
Source: Black Enterprise
