Why LeBron James will be only player in NBA with special patch on his jersey‎

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James’ jersey will look slightly different than the rest of the players in the NBA for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Starting with the Lakers matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, James’ jersey will be adorned with a special patch acknowledging his record-breaking 23rd season in the league. The patch will feature "a silhouette of [James'] pregame chalk toss and three colored stripes representing the franchises he has played for in Cleveland, Miami and L.A.," according to ESPN.