LeBron James to let go of No. 23 in jersey for Anthony Davis, return to No. 6 with Lakers?

Fans might see LeBron James and Anthony Davis taking court with different numbers on ir back. James, who has been wearing . 23 with Los Angeles Lakers, will probably give it to his teammate. However, reports add that while James wants to give away his number, he might t be able to do so this 2020-21 season. 

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Is LeBron James jersey number going to change?

James, who has been wearing . 23 for most of his career, might t be doing so for his remaining time with Lakers. With Miami Heat, James wore . 6, which will be retired after James retires from NBA. Davis, on or hand, wore . 23 for his entire stint with New Orleans Pelicans. In a recent Instagram story, James hinted at an eventual jersey swap. 

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"#23 gonna look a little different this year and we got this guy #6 ... he’s aight lol,” James said on Instagram, before speaking about next NBA season. While changing numbers w is t possible, James is looking forward to wearing his old . 6, which helped him win two titles with Heat. Per reports, Nike is t letting James and Davis change jersey numbers. company had denied James' request earlier, keeping in mind COVID-19-affected market. 

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While James and Davis seem to be okay with swap, Nike has reportedly produced jerseys already. James apparently missed deadline by months, and will have to wait to try again, maybe for 2021-22 season. As per Silver Screen & Roll, Davis is happy with his .3, and won't be swapping number this season. 

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Lakers and both James and Davis recently agreed upon multi-year deals, confirming ir stay with team. With m leading franchise to ir 17th NBA title, team will be looking for a two-peat this season. Davis is to sign a five-year $190 million deal, while James signed an $85 million supermax extension. 2020-21 season is set to begin from December 22, where Lakers will open with a game against LA Clippers. 

(Im credits: AP)