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(NEW YORK) — LeBron James’ uniform will reportedly look a bit different next season.
Citing a team source, ESPN reports the Los Angeles Lakers forward will go from wearing No. 23 on his uniform to No. 6 for the 2021-22 season.
James is no stranger to the number 6. He wore it while playing for Team USA and later during his time with the Miami Heat.
He had intended to switch back to No. 6 when the Lakers acquired forward Anthony Davis in 2019 but Nike was against the number exchange due to concerns that millions of dollars’ worth of