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Did LeBron James pick number 23 because it was Michael Jordan's number?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, when LeBron James was a kid he admired the great Michael Jordan. Now he has changed his number to number 6 for respect of Michael Jordan's number. The NBA was going to say no one will ever be allowed to wear number 23 but they did not, but Lebron James still changed his number for respect to Michael Jordan.
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What influenced lebron James to play basketball?
The person that inspired Lebron to play basketball is Michael Jordan because he is amazing. Lebron also took his number which is 23.
What is the most well known jersey number?
I would say that its 23 because many great players have had that number; Michael Jordan, LeBron James, etc.
What number did LeBron James wear in college?
Kevin Durant wore #35 in his one season at the University of Texas.
Who is LeBron James romodel?
If by ''romodel'' you mean role-model, LeBron James' role-model is Michael Jordan. Hence the number he wears.
What was Michael Jordans numbers?
Michael Jordan's number was 23, for olympic dream team he was worn 9 and after the retirement he used 45 for quite some time..
What NBA players wear number 40?
Wheels mcthorn and Michael Jackson
Is lebron better than MJ?
No lebron is not better than Michael Jorden, yet. Mj is without a doubt better than lebron however lebron has just reached his prime and cud surpass air Jorden. Mike averaged 30 pts per game in his career won 6 finals and 6 mvps. But lebron is on pace 2 score the most pts in history, has 2 mvps and is favored 2 win the finals thr next few years with the heat
What is Michael Jordans profession?
He was a basketball player for the Chicago Bull and was number 23 and is now the owner of a basketball team.
Why did the Heat retire Michael Jordan's number?
yes it is retired throughout the NBA. That's why LeBron changed his number
What was jordans numbers?
Michael Jordan's number was 23, for olympic dream team he was worn 9 and after the retirement he used 45 for quite some time..
Who is the Number one basket ball player in the world?
Right now its LeBron James but over all its Michael Jordan
Which NBA player wears number 23?
Michael Jordan wore it, that's why it's very famous. LeBron James wore it in the 2009-10 season, but he's changing it to 6 in the 2010-11 season. Marcus Camby, a player for the Portland Trail Blazers wears the number 23 as his jersey as well, most NBA players wear that number in honor of Michael Jordan because he made that jersey number famous in basketball.
