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Fans think LeBron James’ ‘second decision’ is just an Amazon Day ad

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Oct 7, 2025 8:29 AM ET

LeBron James got the internet buzzing on Monday with a brief video teasing what he called “The Second Decision.” There is some evidence, however, that the topic of that decision will not have anything to do with basketball.

James’ video teases “the decision of all decisions,” and will be released on Oct. 7. Several people were quick to note that Amazon, one of James’ major sponsors, is holding its seasonal Amazon Day sales event on Oct. 7 and 8.

In other words, James’ cryptic video might just be an ad to promote Amazon’s sale.

So I figured what this is. His biggest sponsor is Amazon – Amazon Day begins on October 7th. He probably got 10 mil+ to create this hype of a fake retirement https://t.co/5TmNlcIawp pic.twitter.com/4derDfSABs
— Spence (@Spence_DFS) October 6, 2025

For those wondering, LeBron James has a big deal with Amazon, and Prime Day starts tomorrow.

Not a coincidence. https://t.co/yPHD2Ut6La
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) October 6, 2025

It was also pointed out that James featured prominently in Amazon’s last Prime Day campaign in July. That ad leaned into retirement speculation as well.

What’s next!? Prime Day July 8-11 @amazon #ad pic.twitter.com/HeEadg5QD9
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 17, 2025

James turns 41 in December, and any season could be his last. Thus, any tease like this is bound to start retirement rumors. Both James and Amazon know this, and will take advantage of that speculation to grab the public’s attention.

In this instance, it has certainly worked. It even succeeded in inflating Los Angeles Lakers ticket prices. James may well announce at some point that this upcoming season will be his last, but that has not happened yet, and many are rightly skeptical that it won’t come like this, either.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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