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Anthony Davis Won’t Switch Numbers With LeBron James This Season After All

Last year, when LeBron James finally got a superstar teammate in Los Angeles, as the Lakers traded for Anthony Davis, he wanted to present him with a special welcoming gift.

James gave up his #23 jersey he had been wearing for most of his career in order for Davis, who also had been wearing the #23 jersey ever since coming to the NBA.

The 4-time MVP planned to go back to the #6 jersey he wore during his time with the Miami Heat.

But eventually, it all came different. When the Lakers inquired with the league about the jersey change, they were informed that the deadline for such change had already passed. Back then, LeBron basically postponed his jersey number change to the upcoming 2020-21 season.

But rather than postponing, it looks like he has cancelled the number switch, because we have never heard anything about it for over a year.. until now.

Turns out James and Davis will indeed keep their current numbers and don’t go for the switch.

Per Silverscreenandroll:

However, it seems No. 3 grew on Davis, as according to a team spokesperson, he will not be switching jersey numbers this year. He will stick with the only number he’s worn for the purple and gold — and the number he wore in high school — as he starts his new, five-year contract in Los Angeles.