A while ago, Lebron James said that Michael Jordon's number 23 should be retired league wide for the impact he had on the game. He would follow suit with this statement by filing papers with the league to have his number changed next season. He will go from 23 to 6 which is his Olympic number. At least Lebron is making good on his statement.
But could this mean something else? Technically Lebron only has to file these papers if he is staying with the team for next year. If he signs with a new team, he can choose any number he wants there. This might be a sign that he will stay in Cleveland or at least wants to. However it could be a sign that he hasn't made up his mind yet and just wants to change his number with the Cavs just in case. At least he has respect for the NBA's History.
P.S. Then again Bill Russel's number is 6 and he has more NBA Titles than MJ. Okay. More respect for recent history.
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