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In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« on: July 16, 2023, 09:38:06 AM »

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https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38016718/lebron-james-change-jersey-number-back-23-honor-bill-russell

Bill's number was retired across the league last year, but Lebron (and anyone else wearing 6) were grandfathered in.  Lebron is changing back to 23 now to respect the retired number and as an honor to Bill.
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2023, 10:24:27 AM »

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He’s probably just doing it to get the Lakers to retire both his jersey numbers.
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2023, 11:22:16 AM »

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I’m sure it’s a total non selfish tribute on his part
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2023, 12:23:26 PM »

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Quote from: SHAQATTACK on July 16, 2023, 11:22:16 AM
I’m sure it’s a total non selfish tribute on his part
and absolutely nothing to do with trying to keep his name in the NBA news cycle.
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2023, 03:10:52 PM »

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A lot of people thought it was disrespectful to Bill when he switched to 6 when he went to Miami after saying the league needs to honor Jordan and retire 23 league wide
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2023, 04:50:35 PM »

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Quote from: greg683x on July 16, 2023, 03:10:52 PM
A lot of people thought it was disrespectful to Bill when he switched to 6 when he went to Miami after saying the league needs to honor Jordan and retire 23 league wide

I was one of those people, and still am.
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2023, 05:17:16 PM »

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He's just doing it because whatever team he signs with after the Lakers won't be able to offer him #6 regardless.  Lebron plans ahead, haha.
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2023, 07:54:18 PM »

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Quote from: rocknrollforyoursoul on July 16, 2023, 04:50:35 PM
Quote from: greg683x on July 16, 2023, 03:10:52 PM
A lot of people thought it was disrespectful to Bill when he switched to 6 when he went to Miami after saying the league needs to honor Jordan and retire 23 league wide

I was one of those people, and still am.

He is a self-serving POS
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2023, 12:09:12 AM »

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What he is doing at his age is incredible but then he makes it so hard to root for him with his fake retirement after being swept, hijacking the only espys and whatever this is
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2023, 08:11:14 PM »

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When LeBron joined the Heat, he and Wade attempted to have #23 retired league-wide, since they couldn't both wear it on the Heat.

When AD came to LA, Lebron offered to give #23 to AD. Later, deferring to Nike (and others?), giving #23 to AD was delayed until after the season because there was so much LeBron #23 merchandise in the sales channels.

This was the perfect opportunity for LeBron to make good on his offer to AD, and honor Jordan, but he did not take advantage of either opportunity. AD has, no doubt, noticed.
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2023, 05:49:58 AM »

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Quote from: Lakers are the Best on September 18, 2023, 08:11:14 PM
When LeBron joined the Heat, he and Wade attempted to have #23 retired league-wide, since they couldn't both wear it on the Heat.

When AD came to LA, Lebron offered to give #23 to AD. Later, deferring to Nike (and others?), giving #23 to AD was delayed until after the season because there was so much LeBron #23 merchandise in the sales channels.

This was the perfect opportunity for LeBron to make good on his offer to AD, and honor Jordan, but he did not take advantage of either opportunity. AD has, no doubt, noticed.

Not that this matters, really, but it's worth noting that the Heat retired 23 in 2003, before Lebron entered the league. James did say something about how 23 should be retired around the league, but that was in 2009, before he joined Miami (although he did say it after a game in Miami, which is a fun footnote).

Wade very famously wore number 3 as a tribute to AI, as well - and while 23 was never an option in Miami, he also wore it at Marquette, where 23 is not retired.

This feels like a very 'late offseason' discussion.
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Re: In honor of Bill, Lebron is going back to 23
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2023, 08:19:57 AM »

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his new number is     -25729    Famous Celtic  :)
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