LeBron James' longevity has left the broader sports world in awe for the past few seasons, but the legendary 40-year-old forward's new announcement could mark a sudden close to his illustrious Hall-of-Fame career.
Along with the Los Angeles Lakers, their 5-time All-NBA First Team selection Luka Dončić will be waiting on bated breath for James' 'Second Decision' after he revealed the event through social media on Monday.
"The decision of all decisions. October 7th. 12pm EST," James shared via X on Monday afternoon.
Dončić had been preparing for a full season where he'd be solely focused on raising the Larry O'Brien trophy as a member of the Lakers with James by his side, but the latter's new update has shifted attention away from the team's title aspirations and immediate goals.
However, it's safe to say that James announcing his retirement in this manner might not be plausible or on-brand, and many have begun to theorize that he will instead take this opportunity to announce a new strategic partnership or savvy business move after shaking up the NBA news cycle.
After all, James became the first active NBA player to reach billionaire status ($1.3 billion net worth according to Forbes) through his intelligent off-court decisions and big-time sponsorships.
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James actually announcing his retirement with the 'Second Decision' remains unlikely, and Dončić might have been notified of the news before it hit social media.
Even still, the Lakers' championship hopes have momentarily taken a backseat to James' latest choice.
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