LeBron James faces a lawsuit after a social media post hinting at retirement misled fans into buying tickets, leading to a $865.66 damages claim.

LeBron James is facing a lawsuit after a social media post teasing a "second decision" on October 7, 2025, sparked widespread speculation he was retiring from the NBA. The post, featuring a countdown and the hashtag #TheSecondDecision, led fans to believe a major career announcement was imminent, causing ticket prices for the Lakers’ final regular-season game against the Cavaliers to surge on StubHub. Instead, the announcement promoted a limited-edition Hennessy VSOP bottle bearing James’s name. Los Angeles fan Andrew Garcia sued, claiming he was misled into buying tickets months in advance based on the retirement speculation and seeking $865.66 in damages for fraud and misrepresentation. The case highlights the legal and financial risks of ambiguous celebrity marketing stunts.