A Los Angeles Lakers fan has reportedly filed a lawsuit against NBA superstar LeBron James, accusing him of misleading fans with his recent “The Second Decision” announcement.
The lawsuit, alleges that James’ social media teaser caused the fan to spend hundreds of dollars under false pretenses.
Andrew Garcia, 29, filed the suit in Los Angeles County, claiming that he was deceived into believing James was retiring when the basketball legend teased a “big announcement” earlier this week.
On Monday, the 40-year-old shared a dramatic video online promoting “The Second Decision,” a title referencing his infamous 2010 announcement about leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.
The clip convinced many fans that the NBA icon was preparing to retire ahead of his 23rd season.
However, when the news broke the following day, it turned out to be an advertisement for James’ partnership with luxury cognac brand Hennessy.
The reveal sparked mixed reactions online, as fans who had anticipated an emotional farewell felt misled.
Garcia, in his lawsuit obtained by TMZ, claimed he immediately rushed to buy tickets for what he thought would be James’ final game against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He purchased two tickets worth $432.83 each, totaling $865.66, for the March 31, 2026 matchup.
“I wouldn’t have purchased it if he wasn’t going to retire. Plain and simple,” Garcia told TMZ.
The Lakers fan accused James of “fraud, deception, and misrepresentation,” arguing that the announcement intentionally played on fans’ emotions to generate hype and publicity.
Moreover, the timing of the announcement added to the confusion, as James is nearing the twilight of his career.
He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2026 NBA season, when he turns 41, leading many to believe that the end of his career was near.
Meanwhile, LeBron has not commented publicly on the lawsuit.
However, sources close to the player suggest that the announcement was part of a long-term promotional campaign with Hennessy, first launched last year to celebrate creativity and leadership.
