The news is out: LeBron James is switching back to his iconic No. 23 jersey for the upcoming NBA season. After wearing No. 6 for the past four seasons, James is returning to the number he wore for the majority of his career.
James made the announcement on his Instagram page, saying that he was “excited to get back to the number I wore when I first entered the league.” He also thanked Nike for “making it happen” and expressed his gratitude for all of the fans who have supported him throughout his career.
The move is a sentimental one for James, who wore No. 23 during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. He switched to No. 6 in 2014 when he joined the Cavaliers, citing his admiration for Michael Jordan and his desire to “pay homage” to him.
James’ return to No. 23 is sure to be welcomed by fans across the league. The number has become synonymous with James and his success, and it will be exciting to see him back in it for the upcoming season.
It’s clear that James has a special connection to No. 23, and it’s great to see him return to it. It will be exciting to see how he performs in the upcoming season with his old number on his back.