LeBron James teases ‘The Second Decision’ in new video as retirement rumors swirl

LeBron James appears to have seismic news coming Tuesday amid retirement rumors.

The Los Angeles Lakers star, who’s entering his 23rd season and turning 41 in December, shared a video on social media saying that “The Second Decision” is coming on Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. ET.

“The decision of all decisions,” James wrote, including a saluting face and a crown emoji.

LeBron James shared a video on social media, saying that “The Second Decision” is coming on Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. ET. X/LeBron James

The video shows James walking to a chair, which is set up across from an unidentified man, while in the center of a basketball court.

It was a clear reference to his infamous “Decision,” when he sat across from Jim Gray at the Boys and Girls Club in Greenwich, Conn., on July 8, 2010 to announce he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers and taking his talents to South Beach, where he won two championships with the Heat alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in 2012 and ’13.

James returned to Cleveland in 2014 and led them to the franchise’s first championship in 2016.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) watches preseason action against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Chase Center on October 5, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

In other James news, Wondery announced that his and Steve Nash’s NBA video podcast, “Mind The Game” will return for its third season on Wednesday.