LeBron James 'Final Number 6' 2023 Western Conference Finals Game 4 Los Angeles Lakers Game Worn & Signed Jersey | Matched to 2 Games

More than a uniform, this jersey represents a moment in time from one of the most accomplished careers in basketball history. Bearing the number 6, it carries added historical weight, as the final jersey James would wear with this number before returning to 23 the following season. James, already a four-time NBA Champion, four-time MVP, and the league’s all-time leading scorer, continued to defy expectations deep into his 30s, delivering elite performances that added to his already unmatched résumé. In the 2023 postseason, despite being the oldest active player in the league, James led the Lakers on a dramatic run to the Conference Finals, further cementing his status as one of basketball’s ultimate competitors.

James has worn two numbers throughout his NBA career, 23 and 6, both carrying deep personal and professional meaning. He initially wore 23, inspired by his idol Michael Jordan, throughout his first tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers and later in his championship run with the Lakers. However, during his time with the Miami Heat from 2010 to 2014, James adopted 6, a number historically associated with Bill Russell, the legendary winner and civil rights leader. During his Heat years, James won two NBA titles, two MVPs, and two Finals MVPs, crafting some of the most dominant seasons in modern basketball history. LeBron returned to 6 in 2021, a move that coincided with his continued push for championships in Los Angeles. However, following Russell’s passing in 2022, the NBA retired the number across all teams, making James one of the last players to ever wear it on an NBA court. In 2023, he announced his return to 23, making this jersey his last example in number 6, a number that now permanently belongs to history.

Throughout sports history, an athlete’s jersey number often signifies different phases of their career. Kobe Bryant famously transitioned from 8 to 24, symbolizing a new era of his personal and professional growth. Similarly, Michael Jordan briefly wore 45 after returning to the NBA. LeBron’s number changes have followed a similar trajectory, with 6 marking his most dominant championship years and his continued pursuit of greatness later in his career. 

The jersey has been photomatched by MeiGray. The signature has been authenticated by PSA.