This move highlights a profound respect for the league’s history and its foundational players ... of Cleveland in 2014, LeBron James returned to his 23 number jersey, which was significant ...

Retiring MJ's legendary number meant no future Bulls player could wear it. As for players on other teams ... he didn't want to wear number 23 because his father, James Jordan Sr., ...

Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional ... s jacket with “LJ” on the left breast, his number 23 on the right sleeve and Ohio and crown patches on the other.