LA Lakers star LeBron James is one of the most marketable athletes right now. However, when fans saw him do a tequila commercial, they were surprised and had to share their thoughts on social media. The advertisement even had a Draymond Green cameo that caught most fans off guard.
James is making the most of his time and has a new commercial with the Lobos 1707, a tequila brand. The NBA star invested in the brand back in November 2020 and has had a consistent partnership with them.
In the new commercial, they even featured singer and actor Victoria Justice. The two delivered a hilarious ad for the brand. Green also appeared, but only through a picture.
James was handed a picture of the Golden State Warriors forward in the ad. He then laughed while staring at the picture and his laughter gradually turned into crying. Watch the newest commercial from the four-time MVP.
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After fans saw the ad, they couldn't help but share their thoughts. Here are some of what the fans had to say.
"Savannah OK’d this commercial?" one fan was curious and had to ask.
"My goat so funny man," another fan thought James was hilarious.
"LeBron as the next James Bond. Make it happen," one fan is taking it too far by making him the next James Bond.
Other fans were focused on Green's cameo.
"Draymond appearing," one fan was quick with his meme reference.
"Why’d he laugh at draymond 😂," another fan had to ask why James laughed at Green.
"The ending was priceless 😂," one fan had to compliment Green's cameo.
James isn't the only NBA player who invested in the tequila brand. Green, Fred VanVleet and Zach LaVine also made investments in the same company. Even former California Governor and famed actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is an investor.
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LeBron James and his friend invested in the company together
Back in 2020, it was confirmed that LeBron James became the newest investor of Lobos 1707. He was joined by his business partner and friend Maverick Carter in his partnership with the brand.
James shared that he wanted to be a part of the company the moment he tasted and learned about their story.
"I knew the first time I tasted Lobos 1707 Tequila that it was special," said James. "When I learned more about the brand story and leadership team, I knew I wanted to be a part of it."
James has always been a smart investor and other NBA stars followed his decision to partner with Lobos 1707. Since 2020, the four-time champion has stayed loyal to the brand and has even become the face of it.
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