Why did LeBron James change his number from #6 to #23? The reason for his new number in the Lakers

Lebron James He has only worn two numbers throughout his long and extensive NBA career: #6 and #23.

Both numbers have changed at different times, depending on both the franchise’s limitations and his own desires. Something that will happen again in season 2023-2024 to the Los Angeles Lakers, because the star will return to #23 with which it started if orbit.

Why did LeBron James change his jersey number again? Below is the explanation.

Why did LeBron James switch from #6 to #23 on the Lakers?

His death Bill Russell in July 2022 it led the NBA to make a decision in his honor. All franchises that haven’t already would retire their legendary number 6 in honor of the Boston Celtics legend. However, all those players who wore that number could continue to use it for the rest of their careers without much inconvenience, according to the league.

Despite the flexibility offered by the NBA, LeBron James chose to be fair to Russell’s legacy and revert to the #23 he debuted with in 2003 as well as his first two seasons with the Lakers.

“It’s LeBron’s decision. He decided to do it out of respect for Bill Russell.” Rich Paul, his agent, told ESPN.

In the 2021-2022 season he had returned to #6 as a reminder of his time with the Miami Heat.

LeBron James Stats #23

• average score: 27.1 points
• Average bounces: 7.4 rebounds
• Average Assists: 7.5 assists
• sock plugs: 0.78
• Average Heists: 1.57
• total matches: 1015 matches

All the seasons that LeBron James wore #23 and #6