Why did Lakers' LeBron James switch his jersey number from 23 to 6

LeBron James number change: Lakers star reportedly will ditch 23 jersey after 'Space Jam

LeBron James to switch to No. 23 to 'respect' Bill Russell

No. 23 ➡️ No. 6 LeBron plans to change his Lakers jersey number to No. 6 next season, first reported by The Athletic and confirmed by ESPN.

LeBron James' 1-emoji reaction to changing jersey number from 6 to 23

Why Did LeBron James Switch His Jersey Number From 23 Back to 6 for the Lakers?

Lakers star LeBron James is switching uniform number back to 23 - Los Angeles Times

Nike deal means LeBron James will wear No.6 and Anthony Davis will take his No.23

LeBron James Will Switch His Jersey Number From No. 23 To No. 6 Next Season - Fadeaway World

LeBron James plans to change jersey from No. 23 to No. 6 next season

Lebron James Switches Up Jersey No. 6 For No. 23

Lakers' LeBron James changing back to No. 6 after Space Jam: Sources - The Athletic

Why Did Lebron James Change His Jersey Number to 6?

LeBron James jersey number: Lakers All-Star switching back to No. 6 next season, per report - DraftKings Network

Source - Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James changing jersey from No. 23 to No. 6; Anthony Davis to stay No. 3 - ESPN