LeBron James has once again taken over the internet after teasing what he’s calling “The Second Decision.” The major announcement is set for Tuesday, October 7, and fans can’t stop talking about what it could mean. The NBA legend dropped a short teaser on social media, and within minutes, people began flooding timelines with guesses. The title alone brought back memories of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision, where he revealed his move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat. This time, people are wondering — could this be the end of LeBron’s basketball career, or the start of something completely new?
On Monday, October 6, LeBron shared a video across all his social media accounts. In the clip, he’s sitting at a table in a setting that looks almost identical to the one from 2010. The post included just one cryptic line: “The decision of all decisions.” He also confirmed the date and time — October 7, 2025, at noon EST. That single sentence was enough to send fans into a spiral of theories, and soon “LeBron James” and “LeBron James retirement” were trending everywhere.
So far, LeBron hasn’t dropped any hints about what the big reveal might be. Many believe it could be about retirement since he’ll soon turn 41. Others think it might have something to do with a business deal, a new media project, or even a documentary. Since LeBron is known for being very calculated with his public moves, the mystery has only fueled more curiosity. According to ESPN, his team has confirmed only one thing — it’s “something serious.” Whatever it turns out to be, fans agree that it’s going to be a major moment in sports history.
Still, not everyone thinks the announcement means he’s retiring. LeBron continues to play at an incredibly high level. Last season, he averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game — numbers that prove he’s still one of the best in the league. Earlier this year, he laughed off questions about aging, saying, “I look at my age like the wine that I drink — the older, the better. I feel great.”
During the Lakers’ media day on September 29, 2025, LeBron also spoke about the rumors that he’s waiting for his younger son, Bryce James, to join the NBA before retiring. He shut down that idea with a smile, saying, “I’m not sitting here waiting on Bryce. He’s his own young man now. He’s down in Tucson doing his thing. We’ll see what happens this year or next, but he has his timeline, and I have mine.”
Now, the world is waiting for October 7. Whether it’s his farewell to the court or the start of a new chapter, everyone knows that whatever LeBron announces will be something unforgettable.