LeBron James Lawsuit Dismissed by Fan Misled by Retirement Tease
- A Lakers fan dropped his lawsuit against LeBron James after the fantasy sports company PrizePicks offered him free tickets and merchandise.
- The fan had sued for $865, claiming James’ “Second Decision” teaser misled him into buying expensive tickets.
- LeBron James never publicly commented on the small claims case throughout the entire brief legal episode.
- The lawsuit was dismissed before a court could rule on its legal merits.
- The resolution highlights how viral consumer stories can attract third-party companies seeking positive publicity.
A Los Angeles Lakers fan who took LeBron James to small claims court has now unexpectedly dropped the lawsuit. Andrew Garcia, a 29-year-old lifelong Lakers supporter, had sued the NBA superstar for $865.66, claiming he was misled into buying tickets after James’ “The Second Decision” social media tease led him to believe a retirement announcement was imminent.
The legal drama concluded just 12 days after it began, not with a court ruling, but with an unexpected offer that persuaded the fan to dismiss his case.
The legal dispute began in early October when Andrew Garcia filed a claim in a Los Angeles County small claims court. He alleged that LeBron James owed him money for two tickets to the Lakers-Cavaliers game on March 31, 2026, which he purchased for $432.83 each. Garcia acted immediately after seeing James’ social media post teasing “The Second Decision,” a clear callback to his famous 2010 free agency announcement.
He, along with many other basketball fans, interpreted the vague promo as a signal that the 40-year-old athlete was about to announce his retirement. Garcia stated he would never have bought tickets so far in advance had it not been for this belief, explaining he typically purchases tickets just hours before a game.
The Announcement That Sparked the Fan’s Frustration29-year-old Lakers fan Andrew Garcia is suing LeBron over “The Second Decision”
Garcia says he is owed $865.66 over “fraud, deception and misrepresentation” for two tickets he bought
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 17, 2025
The buildup to “The Second Decision” culminated on October 8, 2025, but the revelation left many fans disappointed. Instead of a basketball-related announcement, the video was an advertisement for Hennessy VSOP, a liquor brand. In the clip, James recreated his original “Decision” special, even wearing a similar outfit, only to reveal he was “taking my talents to Hennessy.”
This anti-climactic reveal felt like a “bait and switch” to many followers. Garcia argued that once the retirement premise was debunked, the tickets he purchased lost almost all of their value, transforming a potential historic farewell into just another regular-season game.
The Unexpected Turn That Led to the Lawsuit Being DroppedOn October 20, 2025, Andrew Garcia voluntarily filed paperwork to dismiss his case against LeBron James. The dismissal came just 12 days after the lawsuit was first filed and ahead of the scheduled December 1 court date. Garcia changed his mind after receiving an unexpected message from PrizePicks, a daily fantasy sports app.
Lakers Fan Drops Lawsuit Against LeBron James Over ‘The Second Decision’ | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/GJLQua6yJ6 pic.twitter.com/r3YqrMSmdn
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) October 20, 2025
A company representative reached out to him after hearing his story and offered him a package that included free Lakers tickets and some merchandise. Once Garcia accepted this offer, he decided that pursuing further legal action against James was no longer necessary.
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Last Updated on October 20, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
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