LeBron James Aims To Live Upto The No. 6 Jersey In Honor Of Bill Russell!

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is one of the few NBA players to wear the number "6."

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The 11-time NBA champion passed away quietly at the age of 88 in the first few days of August 2022.

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The NBA has decided to wear the number "6" patch on its uniform for the whole 2022–23 season as a homage to the all-time great.

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How will the NBA manage players whose jersey numbers are now displayed?

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The NBA made the decision to permit players like Kristaps Porzingis, Kenyon Martin Jr., and Alex Caruso to wear consecutive numbers on their jerseys.

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LeBron James, an 18-time All-Star, is one of those fortunate athletes.

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When James looks back, he can see how Russell assisted him in achieving his NBA goals.

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One of the best NBA players to ever set foot on an NBA court, LeBron James will go down in history.

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Nevertheless, outstanding athletes have worn No. 6 throughout their careers.

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