LeBron James’ cryptic “The Second Determination” put up on social media Monday despatched tickets for the Los Angeles Lakers’ last residence recreation of the 2025-26 common season skyrocketing.
Earlier than James’ put up, the least-expensive ticket for the April 12, 2026, recreation towards the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Area began at $82.
After James’ put up, costs spiked, with single tickets beginning at $580 every, per Vivid Seats.
For 2 tickets to the Jazz-Lakers matchup, the most cost effective get-in worth begins at $760.
The ticket-price surge occurred as followers speculated that this could possibly be James’ final season. Regardless of the hypothesis, James downplayed retirement notions through the NBA’s media days final week.
“I am excited in regards to the alternative to have the ability to play the sport that I really like for one more season,” James mentioned. “Nevertheless the journey lays out this yr, I am super-invested as a result of I do not know when the top is. I do know it is quite a bit earlier than later.”
James, 40, is getting ready for his NBA-record twenty third season and eighth season with the Lakers.
“It is fairly cool to know what number of miles I’ve received and nonetheless be capable of play at a excessive stage,” James mentioned. “For me, age is type of only a quantity, however it’s actuality, too. You have a look at the historical past of the sport, there’s not been many guys at my age, particularly going into Yr 23, which have been capable of play at a stage like that. I simply strive to not take it without any consideration and simply attempt to give the sport as a lot as I can, encourage whoever I can.”
The Lakers will open up the season towards the Golden State Warriors at residence Oct. 21.
