Basketball star LeBron James sued by fan who claims Lakers legend duped him out of hundreds of dollars
BREAKING: LeBron James is being sued by a man in small claims court for “fraud, deception and misrepresentation” over the Second Decision ad 
He spent $865.66 on the two tickets, which spiked in price amid the speculation of retirement and have now plummeted 80% in value.
A diehard Lakers fan is suing LeBron James for $865.66, claiming he was misled into buying tickets after the star’s hyped “Second Decision” turned out to be a Hennessy advertisement instead of a retirement announcement.
LeBron James’ “Second Decision” has sparked unexpected consequences after the 40-year-old NBA superstar revealed it was actually an advertisement for a liquor company.
According to TMZ Sports, Andrew Garcia, a 29-year-old lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan, has filed a lawsuit in small claims court — claiming LeBron owes him $865.66.
Garcia says he spent $432.83 per ticket for the Lakers’ March 31, 2026, game, believing James was about to announce his retirement.
However, once LeBron revealed that “The Second Decision” was simply a Hennessy ad, the tickets quickly lost their value.
“I wouldn’t have purchased it if he wasn’t going to retire. Plain and simple,” the fan said.
In his filing, the fan accuses James of “fraud, deception, and misrepresentation,” arguing he should be reimbursed for misleading fans.
Earlier this week, LeBron teased the major announcement, saying he would reveal “The decision of all decisions” on October 7 at 12 p.m. EST — a clear callback to his famous 2010 “Decision,” when he left Cleveland for Miami on live television.
But when the big moment came, it wasn’t about basketball at all. Instead, Hennessy posted: “The Decision has been made. Cheers to year 23.”
