LeBron James is giving up his uniform number, 23, to new Lakers teammate Anthony Davis, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
Davis has worn No. 23 for seven years as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Later Thursday night, James appeared to confirm in a tweet that he would be switching back to No. 6, which he previously wore with Team USA in the Olympics, and then with the Miami Heat.
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— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 28, 2019
James wore No. 23 during both of his stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and last year in Los Angeles. A source close to James had earlier told ESPN's Dave McMenamin that a return to No. 6 was planned. Yahoo Sports was first to report the move.
Pictures from the set of "Space Jam 2" have shown James, who is starring in the sequel, wearing a No. 6 jersey.
Lance Stephenson wore No. 6 for the Lakers last season, but he is set to become a free agent this summer.
The trade for Davis, which now includes the Washington Wizards, will be official on July 6.