Report: Lakers forward LeBron James Switching from No. 23 to No. 6

The 17-time NBA All-Star appears in new "Space Jam" movie next month

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James plans to switch his from No. 23 to No. 6 next season, according to Shams Charania and Tima Cato of The Athletic.

First look: LeBron James will change his Lakers jersey number to No. 6 next season after donning the number in his new movie “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” pic.twitter.com/VZksn1qVCy

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 9, 2021

James entered the league as the No. 1 overall selection of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 wearing No. 23.

James then switched to No. 6 when he joined the Miami Heat in 2011 and went back to No. 23 when he returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014.

Upon his arrival to L.A. in 2018, James stayed with No. 23.

The impetus of James’ switch back to No. 6 is his starring role in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” which will be released in July. James wears No. 6 in the movie.

James reprises Michael Jordan’s role in the Looney Tunes sequel.

🚨 NEW TRAILER ALERT! 🚨 LeBron James and the Tune Squad only have one shot to win the highest stakes game of their lives. Watch them battle it out on the court against the Goon Squad in Space Jam: A New Legacy in theaters and HBO Max – July 16. #SpaceJamMovie pic.twitter.com/TC1tnFy0EX

— Space Jam: A New Legacy (@spacejammovie) June 9, 2021