If LeBron James has proven one thing, aside from his basketball greatness, it’s that he’s also an elite showman.
James, the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star who is set to enter his record 23rd season in the NBA, teased an announcement on social media that will take place Tuesday, Oct. 7, at noon Eastern. James used the hashtag #TheSecondDecision, playfully alluding to his infamous July 2010 televised special in which he announced that he would be joining the Miami Heat in free agency. James also wrote that this would be “the decision of all decisions.”
In an accompanying video linked to the social media post, James is seen walking toward an empty chair before taking a seat. The setting is a basketball court, and there is a man sitting across from James, mimicking the setting of James’ initial Decision, when sports anchor Jim Gray hosted the event.
James, who will turn 41 in December, has been facing speculation about his playing future, amid possible retirement plans, and the Tuesday announcement could address that.
During the Lakers media day availability Monday, Sept. 29, James addressed his future, though he evaded providing an exact timeline.
