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Jordan OK with LeBron wearing No. 23

In this Dec. 25, 2009 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Lori Shepler, File)
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By KIRA TERRY REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
July 28, 2014 - 11:28 am
 

Michael Jordan has weighed in on LeBron James announcing that he will again wear No. 23 for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

“I’m cool with it,” Jordan told ESPN. “I don’t own a number.”

James, who is returning to the Cavaliers after four seasons with the Miami Heat, wore the iconic Jordan number during his first seven seasons with Cleveland, but wore No. 6 while with the Heat.

James announced his decision to wear No. 23 again via Instagram and Twitter on Sunday.

“23 it is! It’s only right I go back. 2·3=6 We still family 6. #HomeTeam #StriveForGreatness,” James tweeted with an Instagram photo.

Contact Kira Terry at kterry@reviewjournal.com. Find her on Twitter: @kiraterry

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