LeBron James teases 'The Second Decision' coming Oct. 7
LeBron James will reveal his next career move in a special event dubbed 'The Second Decision,' with fans speculating on retirement or a new contract, as he nears 23 NBA seasons.
- On Oct. 7, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James announced `The Second Decision` will happen at 12 p.m. ET via a social media video.
- Facing an expiring contract, LeBron James enters the 2025-26 season and will become an unrestricted free agent after it, fueling fan speculation about retirement.
- The teaser video shows James walking to a chair opposite an unidentified man on a basketball court and ends with a graphic promoting 'The Second Decision', using #TheSecondDecision to allude to his 2010 'The Decision' special.
- Fans responded with ticket prices at Crypto.com Arena jumping from $85 to $445, boosting projected ticket revenue by several million dollars.
- Looking toward the 23rd season, LeBron James prepares what may be his final campaign as the Lakers open on Oct. 21 at Crypto.com Arena versus the Golden State Warriors.
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