LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6

LeBron James is t only coming back for a 21st season, he’s coming back in his original uniform number.

James will return to . 23 next season, a move Los Angeles Lakers revealed Saturday by tweeting a picture of his back with James’ name and number showing on gold jersey.

James has alternated between . 23 and . 6 after wearing 23 when he entered NBA in 2003 with Cleveland Cavaliers. He was in . 6 while becoming NBA’s career scoring leader last season, a number w retired by league following death of Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Bill Russell.

Rich Paul, James’ nt, told ESPN that James decided to make switch out of respect for Russell.

James said Wednesday during  broadcast of ESPY Awards that he would continue playing next season.