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    LeBron Talks About #23

    Friday, November 13, 2009, 12:49 AM EST [General]

    LeBron spent a long time after the game expounding on how the NBA and its players need to pay tribute to Michael Jordan.

    LBJ says he's been thinking about what he could do for MJ...and seeing him in Miami reinforced it even more.  LeBron says he'd gladly lead a petition to have the number 23 retired, meaning he and every other player would give up the number as a salute to the best who ever lived.

    6 would be the King's new number...his Olympic number and practice jersey number.  He says he's 60-40, leaning toward starting the move to retire 23.

    LBJ says MJ can't be the NBA logo, that's Jerry West...but the best ever needs a permanent salute...and 23 will always belong to Mike.

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    Thanks Fred...YOu know us Cavs fans.... we watched the interview online at NBA.com....It was very classy of Lebron to say that. I have a feeling that Nike might have a say in this and tell the two players what would be best for sales.... Maybe Lebron and Michael can make some new marketing image out of this.....I really liked hearing Lebron say that though...

    Unfinished Business
    November 13, 2009
    01:07 AM EST

    How about reserving the number '23' for the NBA MVP each season? It would be like cycling's version of 'the yellow jersey'. Whoever wins the regular season MVP award may wear number '23' for the following season.

    It would be a great honor for Jordan and for the MVP, and would also increase revenue for versions of the best players' jerseys (there would be versions with their regular number AND with '23').

    Eventually, the number '23' could become a rallying cry:

    "TWENTY-THREE! TWENTY-THREE!"

    ... and even a tagline for the NBA:

    "... who's gonna be 23?" and so on...

    -Rob

    Robert
    November 13, 2009
    09:41 AM EST

    Robert, that's a great idea! Shop it...

    DWarner
    November 13, 2009
    10:45 PM EST

    I disagree with LBJ greatly. MJ was a great player. In my opinion, and Campy Russell agreed with me, he is one of the best. not thee best. Also, if it goes get retired, then you have to think about the other greats in the game. Look at #6, thats Dr. J and Bill Russell.

    I did some research on this, and if you want to look into it, heres the URL.
    www.cavfanatic.com/dominicfrey/?pref_tab...

    Dominic
    November 15, 2009
    01:33 PM EST

    Hey, Fred. Ya know, I really like the thought behind LeBron's idea. However, I'm not for it since there are just TOO many other players that deserve the honor as well.

    Just another reason why LBJ is so great. He appreciates the history of the game and respects the ones who came before him.

    CavsBrownsFan
    November 16, 2009
    06:14 PM EST