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James to wear No. 23

The Sports Xchange

July 27, 2014 at 10:28 am.

James wore that number in high school and during his first stint with the Cavaliers. He changed to No. 6 during his four-year stint with the Miami Heat, where he won two NBA titles. Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James is switching back to wearing jersey No. 23.

James wore that number in high school and during his first stint with the Cavaliers. He changed to No. 6 during his four-year stint with the Miami Heat, where he won two NBA titles.

James announced on Instagram that he is switching back to his original number. Along with past photos of himself wearing No. 23, he also posted a message: “23 it is! It’s only right I go back. 2•3=6 We still family 6. #HomeTeam #StriveForGreatness”

James signed a free agent contract to return to Cleveland earlier this month.