LeBron James posts nostalgic video amid retirement rumors, 'Where do I start'

Amid retirement rumors, LeBron James has shared a heartwarming video on social media.

Published on: Oct 7, 2025, 11:42:31 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Amid retirement rumors, LeBron James has shared a heartwarming video to wish his son, Bronny James, on his 21st birthday. James shared a combination of two videos – one showing his sons practicing basketball when they were kids, and another showing Bronny playing professionally.

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James captioned the post, “Man o man where do I start! These 2 videos simply speak for themselves. From day 1 you’ve always set out goals and have accomplished them because you’ve always been driven! To be able to witness it throughout your journey has been nothing short of amazing!”

“Can’t believe you’re 21 years old man!” James added. “A Young, A Young MAN!! Keep inspiring, keep leading the next generation and most important keep being YOU!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRONNY! LOVE YOU MAN!!”

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Bronny is a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a consensus four-star recruit who was named a McDonald's All-American as a senior in high school in 2023.

Bronny played one season of college basketball for the USC Trojans, and was then selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft. He is James’ eldest son and teammate, making them the first active father-son duo in NBA history.

LeBron James retirement rumors

A 10-second video posted by James prompted Netizens to speculate that the player was retiring. Ticket prices saw a huge spike for the Los Angeles Lakers’ final home game of the season.

The video teased a major announcement titled ‘The Second Decision.’ It promised that James would reveal the “decision of all decisions” at 1600 GMT on Tuesday, leaving fans trying to decode the message.

The phrase is a reference to James’ infamous 2010 ESPN special, ‘The Decision,’ when he announced his departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat. Many could not help but wonder if James was hinting at his retirement with the new post. It is, however, also possible that James might launch a new business venture, and the post was simply a marketing move.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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