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Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James said that as an homage to Michael Jordan, he will give up his No. 23 jersey after the season in favor of No. 6.
James hopes the rest of the league follows suit, saying, "I'm starting a petition, and I've got to get everyone in the NBA to sign it."
So how does Jazz rookie Wesley Matthews, one of 12 players other than James to wear No. 23, feel about giving up his number?
"I'm on board," Matthews told The Salt Lake Tribune . "I mean, Jordan has influenced everybody that plays this game and he was my idol growing up. I'm ready. Whenever that time comes, I'm on board with that."
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