LeBron James returns to number 23

LeBron James will be starting his 21st season in NBA and not only that, but, he’s coming back in his original jersey number.

James will return to No. 23 next season, a move the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Saturday by tweeting a picture of his back with James’ name and number showing on the gold jersey.

James has been constantly alternating between No. 23 and No. 6 after wearing 23 in his rookie campaign in 2003 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was in No. 6 while becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader last season, a number now retired by the league following the death of Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Bill Russell.

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LeBron James will change his uniform from No. 6 to No. 23 next season “out of respect for Bill Russell,” per @mcten pic.twitter.com/l4RuEy2R7R

— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 16, 2023