How to Watch LeBron James’ ‘Second Decision’ Live — Date and Time
The NBA’s all-time top scorer, LeBron James, is reportedly nearing the end of his career. Is he truly about to retire, or is he just starting a new career?
James mostly avoided talking about his potential retirement during last week’s Los Angeles Lakers media day, but he did force the rumors that his career was coming to an end back into the national spotlight when he teased at an announcement on social media on Tuesday, October 7. “The Second Decision,” as James called it, was a reference to his infamous July 2010 TV special in which he chose to sign a free agent contract with the Miami Heat instead of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
James can be seen walking a basketball court toward an empty chair and then sitting down in a video that goes with the social media posts. James is seated across from a man who resembles Jim Gray, the broadcaster from “The Decision” in 2010.
According to James, the statement on Tuesday would be “the decision of all decisions.” It was released the day after the 21st birthday of Bronny James, his son and a teammate of his who plays for the Lakers. The cost of Lakers tickets has already gone up in anticipation of LeBron James’ impending retirement announcement. Some have expressed further skeptical views, suggesting that the cryptic social media posts might have been made in conjunction with one of James’s many business alliances, most notably Amazon, which is hosting its October Prime Day on the same day.
The 40-year-old, who is coming up on his record-breaking 23rd NBA season, was still one of the league’s top players last season and was named to the second team all-NBA. After selecting a player option in his contract during the offseason, he is currently playing for the Lakers on a contract that is about to expire. Until James speaks out about his future after the 2025–26 NBA season, it will continue to dominate conversations. Maybe that will happen on Tuesday.
In the event that James chooses this platform to address retirement rumors, here is all we know about “The Second Decision,” including when it will take place and how to watch:
When will LeBron James’ “Second Decision” be revealed?
On Monday, LeBron James announced on social media that he would be releasing “The Second Decision” on Tuesday, October 7 at 12 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the announcement of LeBron James’ “Second Decision”
Although James did not provide a specific location for viewing “The Second Decision,” he did share the news on his Instagram and X accounts on Monday. James will probably use those as social media platforms after this most recent decision is made public at 12 p.m. ET.
