LeBron James’ post on ‘The Second Decision’ sends Lakers ticket prices soaring

LeBron James didn’t reveal any concrete plans on Monday, but one cryptic social media post was enough to send ticket prices through the roof.

Shortly after James tweeted that “The Second Decision” is coming Tuesday, the cheapest ticket for the Lakers’ final home game of the regular season against the Jazz on April 12, 2026, jumped from $82 to $580, per ESPN’s Kalan Hooks. Two seats now start at $760, according to Vivid Seats.

The surge comes as fans speculate this could be James’ final season. While James has downplayed retirement talk, he’s also admitted the end is closer than ever.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to be able to play the game that I love for another season,” he said last week. “However the journey lays out this year, I’m super-invested because I don’t know when the end is. I know it’s a lot sooner than later.”

James, 40, is entering his NBA-record 23rd season and eighth with the Lakers. Los Angeles opens the season Oct. 21 against the Warriors.

“For me, age is kind of just a number, but it is reality, too,” he said. “You look at the history of the game, there’s not been many guys at my age, especially going into Year 23, that have been able to play at a level like that. I just try not to take it for granted and just try to give the game as much as I can, inspire whoever I can.”