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Fans react to LeBron’s “Hennessy” decision

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October 8, 2025

Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) watches the action against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

LeBron James pulled a fast one on fans. He teased yet another huge decision in his NBA career, which had fans believing he would announce his retirement at the end of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Related: WATCH: LeBron’s “decision” turns out to be an ad for Hennessy

Many fans were on edge as they were shocked and saddened that this year would be King James’s last. Yet, it won’t be.

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The decision LeBron was referring to was just an ad for his partnership with the alcohol brand Hennessy.

This upset many fans.

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— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnor) October 7, 2025

shit like this is why Jordan is better than yo ass pic.twitter.com/RISA0rUvko

— D Σ П (@fgsden) October 7, 2025

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— McNeil (@Reflog_18) October 7, 2025

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— S (@kingslanding_18) October 7, 2025

WE HAVE BEEN HOODWINKED pic.twitter.com/5ju0hPO7gD

— Kalshi Sports (@KalshiSports) October 7, 2025

At this point, it appears that LeBron will never retire! Okay, that day will eventually come, but as of now, it won’t be at the end of this season.

About the Author Published Oct 8, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1