Why in the Olympics do professional athletes change there number?

For example Lebron wears 23 in the NBA but 6 in the Olympics and Kobe wears 24 in the NBA while 10 in the Olympics. Why do they not wear there regular numbers?
Special event: Torch run passes through North Bay — PHOTO GALLERY

Notes from the NBA Notes from the NBA for Tuesday, June 1. Read more on USA Today Special event: Torch run passes through North Bay — PHOTO GALLERY The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics passed through North Bay Monday. About 75 participants jogged to the Lake Nipissing waterfront and $500 was raised for the local Special Olympics team at a charity barbecue hosted by the North Bay Police…
Qatar LPG to increase output to 12. 6mln 2012 tons per year

Orlando to host NBA All-Star game in 2012 The Orlando Magic’s new Amway Center will host the 61st NBA All-Star game in 2012. Read more on The News-Press Qatar LPG output to rise to 12.6mln tpy 2012 Qatar LPG output to rise to 12.6mln tpy 2012 Read more on MENAFN
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2008 Nba-olympics Basketball!

Congratulations to those players seleted for the United States Men’s Olympic Basketball Team from Coach Jamaal of Boise’s Jamaal Al-Din’s Hoops 227- the everything basketball website!!! This year the Olympic Summer Games are being held in Beijing, China…the home of “chow Mein,” lo Mein, ans Coach J’s favorite- szchezwaun beef!!! The USA Basketball Executive Committee is responsible for the selection process and let’s just say it’s great to select from the…
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