Rikrok
Years ago
I'm just thinking out loud here folks but do you think the change to number 6 had anything to do with James heading over to his hero's former team that may have retired said hero's old 23 jersey??? just saying!!
Big Marty
Years ago
Well, wait until he ACTUALLY heads over to Chicago first =P
Considering for Chicago, the "23" jersey is retired, it would be ludicrous to even think of giving it to him. When a jersey is retired for a team, it shouldn't be taken down for a newcomer to wear.
On the subject, I remember years ago seeing Pearce, Mackay and Green's singlets hanging from the rafters at the Powerhouse. What ever happened to them?
Panther32
Years ago
LeBron came out and stated that every club should retire the number 23 jersey in honour of Jordan and even though he didn't think it would happen said that he would not wear the number 23 jersey as of next season out of respect for MJ.
Bobby Tables
Years ago
It's all a marketing thing. If you wear number 23, you can't be marketed as effectively as a brand because 23 is always associated with Michael Jordan.
curious
Years ago
the orgiginal questions is a great one and i think has some real merit, chicago has to be the front runner in the free agent race!!! also the point about the marketing factor is definetly the case and was the first thing i thought of when he made this announcement!!
hereschenes
Years ago
What Panther32 said - LeBron announced that he would be doing this ages ago, probably around midseason. Agree that marketing was probably always a factor.
shin splints
Years ago
Actually, if you want to over examine the number change, a player only has to submit an application to the league to change numbers if he is staying with the same team. A player can feely change his number if he is traded or signs with a new club.
So based on this info, Lebron would be staying in Cleveland. But Lebron knew this would stir things up, so it means very little at the moment.
The_Champ33
Years ago
I believe the Miami Heat retired #23 as respect to Jordan around the same time Lebron first came out with this requested many months ago.
hereschenes
Years ago
Also, LeBron has just told Larry King in an interview that Cleveland "has an edge" over the other teams in free-agency. So I agree with ss - wouldn't read too much into the number change in terms of where he'll sign.
its just about money, kobe changed his number and is still on top of the most jerseys sold list. lebron just wants to catch him.
Chucker
Years ago
Miami retired the #23 about 7-8 years ago, when Jordan retired the from the Wizards. They have also retired #13 for Dan Marino of the NFL Dolphins. Half of their retired #'s never even played for them!!
Isaac
Years ago
Marty, they were put up there as 'honoured' but then the numbers were reused (Farley, Rogers, etc). Eventually, it was noticed that this looked a bit wrong so it was outlined that there were retired numbers and the others were honoured rather than retired from use. Bit awkward, but probably the best idea.
B-Easy
Years ago
I think the NBA should retire the #6 in honour of Andrew Bogut
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