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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Milwaukee. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's reign atop the NBA career scoring list is about to end after nearly four decades. LeBron James is on the verge of passing Abdul-Jabbar for the record that he's held since 1984.(AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File) **FILE**

Pat Riley: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar never had potential, ‘only greatness’

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, second from right, shoots as San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins, left, forward Keldon Johnson, second from right, and forward Jeremy Sochan defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Davis scores 21 points in return as Lakers defeat Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron, Giannis chosen as captains for All-Star Game as starters announced

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends and guard Terance Mann (14), center Ivica Zubac (40) and center Thomas Bryant watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron scores 46 points with 9 3s, but Clippers rout Lakers

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Washington. The Wizards won 138-118. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Rui Hachimura trade reflects Wizards poor drafting record

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) smiles while sitting on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Washington. The Wizards won 138-118 and Hachimura scored a career-tying 30 points. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Wizards trade Rui Hachimura to Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) flexes his arm during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 140-132. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

37.0 at 38: LeBron James goes on scoring tear after birthday

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) reacts after making a basket and drawing a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LeBron drops 48, Lakers beat Rockets 140-132 to snap skid

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LeBron hits 38K, but Embiid leads 76ers past Lakers 113-112

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) smiles after making a basket against Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Doncic hits 2 big 3-pointers, Mavs top Lakers 119-115 in 2OT

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) attempts to pass the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil T. Lippe)

Doncic, Mavericks top Lakers to celebrate Nowitzki statue

Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Hornets overcome LeBron’s comeback, hold off Lakers 134-130

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) flexes his arms after drawing a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Lakers overcome Davis’ absence to beat reeling Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis leaves the court after the team's 122-118 overtime loss in an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Lakers’ Anthony Davis has foot injury, set to miss weeks

Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner was in the U.S. Army during World War II. While at Basic Training he won a sharpshooter badge for firing the M1 and made it through "Killer College."

Lakers’ NBA title ring previously owned by Playboy’s Hugh Hefner at auction

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Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis shoots right over Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) from Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena, March 19th, 2022 (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)

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But the number cannot be issued again, the league said.

Bill Russell's No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league →

The Lakers claimed a title in the Florida bubble in October 2020, but didn't win another playoff round in the next two seasons.

Lakers fire title-winning coach Frank Vogel after three seasons →

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