Los Angeles Lakers starLeBron James teases retirement with The Second Decision.
NBA legend LeBron James in an Instagram post has hinted at “the decision of all decisions” that would take place on Tuesday, October 7, .
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The post featured the hashtag #TheSecondDecision along with the salute and king crown emojis.
James’s first declaration of “The Decision”—an ESPN special that aired during the summer of 2010 declared he would be “taking my talents to South Beach” to join the Miami Heat in the next stage of his NBA career during free agency—made him a divisive figure.
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LeBron James and Dwayne Wade at Miami Heats. Credit: X
Retirement for LeBron James
James may be declaring his retirement from professional basketball, according to early rumors.
James, who turns 41 in December, is still playing for the Los Angeles Lakers at a high level.
In his 22nd season in the NBA, James averaged an incredible 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds in 70 games for the Lakers in the 2024–25 season.
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James has previously hinted that his retirement is imminent, even if he hasn’t shown many indications of slowing down.
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James has already had the opportunity to play with his son, Bronny James, who was chosen in the 2024 NBA draft’s second round.
Fans are speculating if the imminent announcement isn’t to announce his intention to retire and embark on a type of retirement tour during the 2025–2026 season?
Fans will undoubtedly be hawking season schedules to see if they will have one final opportunity to watch King James perform live before he ends his career if he does declare that the 2025–2026 season would be his final one.
