LeBron James giving up 23 out of respect for Michael Jordan

LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor Michael Jordan.The Cavaliers superstar, who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore, believes players should pay tribute to Jordan for the Hall of Famer’s impact on the game.


“I just think what Michael Jordan has done for the game has to be recognized in some way—soon,” James said. “There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade, you name all the best players in the league right now and the last 10 years, there would be none of us without Michael Jordan.”

“He can’t get the logo, and if he can’t, something has to be done,” James said, referring to the NBA logo that’s modeled on a silhouette of Jerry West. “I feel like no NBA player should wear 23. Nobody. If I’m not going to wear No. 23, then nobody else should be able to wear it.”

LeBron James says he will trade in his No. 23 uniform number for No. 6 after this season.