FILE — Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after a play against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in game six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James will return to wearing No. 6 next season, ending a five-year run wearing No. 23, The Athletic reported Wednesday.
James wore No. 6 during his four-year tenure in Miami. James dons No. 6 in the latest “Space Jam” movie to be released next month, per the report.
I’M A CARTOON?! And granny’s drinking a martini at halftime?!?! 🤦🏾♂ 🤣 It’s about to get looney up in here this July!! 👑 🐰 🥕 @spacejammovie @TheSpringHillCo #SpaceJamMovie pic.twitter.com/OT9KjVpN5X
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 9, 2021
James, a four-time MVP, started his career wearing No. 23 with the Cleveland Cavaliers and returned to No. 23 in his second stint with the Cavs. James continued wearing No. 23 in his first three seasons in Los Angeles.