Lakers coach Phil Jackson likes the idea of honoring Michael Jordan by retiring the No. 23.

Cavaliers star LeBron James kicked off the discussion when he announced on Thursday night that he'll change from the No. 23 to No. 6 next season.

Jackson, who coached Jordan to six NBA titles in Chicago, compared the idea to the NHL's retirement of No. 99 to honor Wayne Gretzky.

He added that the only negative he sees with retiring No. 23 league-wide is it might be "a little step on the toes for a guy like Magic (Johnson) or (Larry) Bird."

Via ESPN

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