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JJ Redick Mocks Fans and Media over LeBron James Retirement: “Idiots”
LeBron James teased a major announcement that sparked retirement rumors but revealed a liquor brand campaign, continuing his off-court ventures at age 40, entering his 23rd NBA season.
- On Monday, LeBron James posted a teaser called `The Second Decision`, promising a Tuesday reveal that drew widespread league attention, while the full video at 12pm EST showed an ad campaign for Hennessey VSOP.
- At 40 and entering his 23rd season, LeBron James exercised a $52.6 million player option after the Lakers declined an extension, with personal motives to play with Bronny James fueling speculation.
- Performance context shows James remained productive and relatively healthy last season, contributing to a winning Lakers record under new coach JJ Redick, who told reporters Tuesday, `You guys are idiots.`
- Ticket markets reacted immediately, as prices for the Los Angeles Lakers final home game on April 12 against the Utah Jazz exploded and commentators like Skip Bayless criticized the stunt.
- Many experts predicted a commercial tie-in with Amazon Prime Day, October 7, 2025, while the phrasing recalled his 2010 `Decision`, reshaping narratives about Luka Doncic and the Lakers' future.
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WVII / Fox BangorJJ Redick Calls People 'Idiots' For Thinking LeBron James Was Retiring
LeBron James sent fans into a frenzy by teasing a retirement announcement only for it to be an ad ... and JJ Redick can't believe people thought it was anything else.
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A speculation about LeBron James's retirement sparked intense reactions on social media this Tuesday.The Los Angeles Lakers player advanced that he would reveal a great decision, which made his followers think that he would communicate the end of his career in the NBA.The expectation grew when he mentioned that it was The Second Decision, in alluding to his 2010 announcement, when he reported on national television his departure from Cleveland C…
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