What Numbers Has LeBron James Worn? LeBron Jersey History After Changing Number

Updated: Sep 10, 5:00pm UTC

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be switching his jersey number from No. 23 for the upcoming 2021-22 season. However, it isn't the first time James has swapped his threads.

LeBron James Jersey Number

Here's everything you need to know about LeBron's jersey number history while in the NBA.

LeBron James Number 6

James will change from No. 23 to No. 6 for the upcoming NBA season. He's actually worn that number once before during his career.

LeBron James Heat Jersey

LeBron made the switch to No. 6 first when he joined the Miami Heat ahead of the 2010-11 season after wearing No. 23 when he entered the league in 2003. After four seasons and two NBA Finals wins, James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of the 2014-15 campaign and donned No. 23 once again.

LeBron James Changing Number

This is the second time LeBron James has changed his jersey number from No. 23. He wore 23 for his first seven NBA seasons with the Cavaliers before changing to No. 6 with the Heat. Then he took up No. 23 once again when he returned to Cleveland. When he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, he continued to wear No. 23. Now he'll wear No. 6 at the start of his fourth season in LA.

LeBron James Jersey Number History

1. No. 23 (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2003-2010)

2. No. 6 (Miami Heat, 2010-2014)

3. No. 23 (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2014-2018)

4. No. 23 (Los Angeles Lakers, 2018-2021)

5. No. 6 (Los Angeles Lakers, 2021-)

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