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New Delhi: LeBron James has once again sent the basketball world into a frenzy. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar teased a major announcement, calling it “The Second Decision”, which is set for Tuesday, October 7 (9:30 PM IST). The phrase instantly reminded fans of his iconic 2010 ESPN special, “The Decision,” in which he announced his move from Cleveland to Miami.

On Monday, LeBron took to social media, posting a short video styled after the 2010 show. In the video, he was sitting across from a reporter, just like he did with Jim Grey 15 years ago, the 40-year-old hinted at another defining career moment. “The decision of all decisions,” he wrote on X, along with the date and time of the reveal.

That was enough to ignite wild speculation whether the Lakers star is preparing to announce his retirement or is it a farewell tour or a fresh commercial venture? So far, no one knows for sure and James hasn’t offered a single clue.

The decision of all decisions. October 7th. 12pm EST. 🫡👑 #TheSecondDecision pic.twitter.com/1uop8sIU25

— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 6, 2025

LeBron James career

LeBron James, at 40 years of age, is entering his record NBA season and is still performing at a level most players, even half his age, can’t match. Last season, he also averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game, which in itself is a remarkable number for any veteran, let alone one approaching 41.

Well, there is no way to know whether he is announcing retirement or not. Despite the speculations, LeBron James had not given a single hint related to hanging up his boots. When asked about the future, LeBron has admitted he knows the end is “a lot sooner than later,” but he hasn’t signalled that it’s here just yet. “I’m excited to play the game I love for another season,” he said during Lakers media day last week. “I don’t know when the end is, but I’m fully invested in this journey.”

Of course, this hasn’t stopped fans and everyone from guessing what exactly is the big decision he will announce tonight. Some believe the “Second Decision” could mark the beginning of a farewell season while others suggest it’s tied to a business or documentary project the kind of multimedia event LeBron is known for.

Lakers ticket prices skyrocket

If there’s one sign of how seriously fans are taking this, it’s the ticket market. Within hours of LeBron’s cryptic post, ticket prices for the Lakers’ final home game of the 2025–26 season — April 12 against the Utah Jazz — exploded.

If there is one sign of how seriously fans are taking this is that within hours of LeBron’s cryptic post, ticket prices of the Lakers’ final home game of the 2025-26 season have skyrocketed. The game against the Utah Jazz, which will be played on April 12, costs $82.

Afterwards, it jumped to $580, with some pairs selling for more than $750. The surge suggests many fans fear it could be LeBron’s final home appearance in purple and gold.

For now, LeBron remains focused on the upcoming season which begins on October 21 against the Golden State Warriors. Whether Tuesday’s announcement signals the end of an era or just another milestone in his legendary career, one thing’s certain when LeBron speaks, the sports world stops to listen.