“Image Credit: Getty Images LeBron James‘ last major decision was in 2010 when he left his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, for the Miami Heat. Now, the basketball star is teasing yet another one that will drop on October 7, 2025. While we wait for the big news to drop, here’s how you can watch”, — write: hollywoodlife.com
Image Credit: Getty Images LeBron James‘ last major decision was in 2010 when he left his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, for the Miami Heat. Now, the basketball star is teasing yet another one that will drop on October 7, 2025. While we wait for the big news to drop, here’s how you can watch James’ “second decision” announcement, what time it comes out and more.
What Year Did Lebron James Get Drafted? James was drafted in 2003 as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Will Lebron James Retire? Since he has yet to announce his second decision, it’s unclear if James will retire. But sports analysts and fans speculated that this could be James’ last season in the NBA since he’s about to become the league’s first player to start a 23rd season.
Previously, James said he was “excited” to continue playing for another season, indicating that he will still be on the court in the near future. However, he acknowledged that the “end” of his professional sports career is “a lot sooner than later.”
“I’m excited about today, I’m excited about the opportunity to be able to play the game that I love for another season,” James told reporters in the fall of 2025, according to multiple outlets. “Whatever the journey lays out this year, I’m super-invested because I don’t know when the end is. It’s a lot sooner than later.”
Other fans have theorized that the power forward could go back home to the Cleveland Cavaliers 15 years after leaving them.
How to Watch Lebron James’ Second Decision Announcement on October 7 James did not indicate where fans can watch his announcement, but based on his social media posts, it’s likely that fans can look at his Instagram and X accounts to see his second decision.
When Will LeBron James Announce His Decision? Lebron tweeted that his “decision of all decisions” will be unveiled at 12:00 p.m. EST.
What Is Lebron James’ Decision? James hasn’t announced anything at the time of publication.
What Is Lebron James’ Net Worth? As of 2025, James has a net worth of $1.3 billion, according to Forbes.