76ers officially unveil LeBron James' jersey number in Philadelphia
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LeBron James' decision has already been made. He's going to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Many of his fans would've wanted this next detail, though: his jersey number.
What number will James wear in Philly?
It appears to have been revealed in the 76ers' official announcement of James' arrival: He'll wear 23.
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James has worn 23 for much of his career, dating to his sophomore high school season at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio (he wore 32 first).
He wore 23 with the Cleveland Cavaliers in his entire first stint there.
James switched to the No. 6 when he joined the Miami Heat.
He then went back to 23 for his second stint with the Cavs.
He stuck with 23 when he joined the Lakers, as well, although he threw in a stint as No. 6 with L.A., as well.
James has also worn 6 for most of his international career with Team USA, as well as No. 9 early on with the United States national team.
Now, LeBron is going to rock 23 in Philly.