"I just think what Bill Russell has done for the game has to be recognized some way soon," said James, who has worn 6 since he was a member of the Miami Heat. "There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade if there wasn't Bill Russell first.
"He can't get the logo [Hall of Famer Jerry West's silhouette adorns the NBA's logo], and if he can't, something has to be done. I feel like no NBA player should wear 6. I'm starting a petition, and I've got to get everyone in the NBA to sign it. Now, if I'm not going to wear No. 6, then nobody else should be able to wear it."