LeBron James had stunned the basketball community after his cryptic “Second Decision" post. Following that, speculation spread online that the Los Angeles Lakers forward might announce his retirement; however, it turned out to be an advertisement instead. Meanwhile, the Lakers players, along with the coach, JJ Redick, have reacted to this whole saga.
Lakers team and coach react to LeBron James’ “Second Decision” which spread retirement rumors online
When asked about the situation during a media appearance, Lakers coach Redick took a frenzy jab at the fans who predicted LeBron James’ retirement. He said:
“You guys are idiots.”
The 41-year-old further added that everyone knew that it was an advertisement and “nobody was freaking out.”
Meanwhile, the 17-time NBA Champions’ forward Rui Hachimura and guard Austin Reaves also had something to say about this whole situation. The Japanese basketball player said:
“He loves to do that type of stuff.”
While the 27-year-old power forward is aware of LeBron’s tactics, Reaves, on the other hand, said:
“I got a couple calls, like, ‘What is this?’”
James is currently recovering and has not played in the ongoing pre-season where the Lakers are down 2-0. The 40-year-old is focused on the upcoming season as the team doesn't want to take any chances while the regular season remains a priority. The player will be entering his 23rd NBA season in 2025-26, which will be the longest ever by a player in the history of the league.