Sports

Iconic Cleveland: Cavaliers Jersey No. 23

by Jim Vickers | Jul. 17, 2009 | 4:00 AM

LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin via Flickr

LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin via Flickr

Everyone in favor of making LeBron James’ jersey our official citywide uniform raise your hand. Oh, too late; it already is. Only a very special athlete can inspire grandmothers and grandkids alike to sport his number, and LeBron has done that for years now. Sure, Kobe Bryant’s (No. 1) and Kevin Garnett’s (No. 2) jerseys stand atop the NBA’s overall sales figures, but LeBron is waiting to pounce at No. 3. If you haven’t yet pledged your allegiance, it’s time to do your civic duty.

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