Just when the world was laughing about the messy “Second Decision” stunt, the tone changed fast. What looked like a PR low hit a new, harsher note. Two days after the stunt, real medical news landed. LeBron was diagnosed with right-sided sciatica on October 9, 2025.

The tease ruined trust. The injury demanded respect. Fans went from annoyed to worried in a heartbeat. LeBron’s team first called it nerve irritation in the glutes. That sounded minor. Then the word sciatica came out. That sounded serious. The shift made people wonder how bad this really is.

How long will he be out? For now, the team has imposed a shutdown. The timeline is three to four weeks . That means he will miss the season opener on October 21, 2025. The most optimistic return window is late October or the first week

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