LeBron James wants No. 6, let Michael Jordan own No. 23

New Number For LeBron James?



March 2, 2010

LeBron James could reportedly have a new number next season, but Cleveland Cavaliers fans hope the words remain the same. James filed paperwork to switch from No. 23 to No. 6, The Plain Dealer reported on Monday. He beat a Friday deadline to make the request.

The All-Star said in November that he was thinking of giving up 23 out of respect for his hero Michael Jordan, but at that time he was "50-50," according to the newspaper.

"I've done it," James told The Plain Dealer. "I already sent it in. I'm going to be No. 6."

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Michael Jordan wore No. 23.

 

Why can't he keep that number? I don't get it. :smt102

 

Whatever helps him sleep at night.

 

Maybe he recognizes how iconic 23 is or maybe wants to leave his own stamp

 

Bill Russell and Julius Irving also wore #6.

 

Nor as iconic. People who don't even watch basketball know who MJ is

 

Those guys also played in a completely different generation.

 

Very true. One of the few eras of good basketball

 

Should've never worn it in the first place.

 

I was pissed when Kobe changed his number.