What is the LeBron James Sprite Cranberry ad and why has it been made into a meme: All you need to know

LeBron James Sprite Cranberry ad [Photo source: smacksmashen on YouTube]
LeBron James Sprite Cranberry ad [Photo source: smacksmashen on YouTube]

The LeBron James Sprite Cranberry ad did the rounds on social media in 2017. The viral video received plenty of attention as it grabbed over 1.9 million views and 720 comments before it got taken down. James made a hilarious appearance in the ad, depicted as an animated version of himself.

Here's a video of the ad (via Advertising TV on YouTube):

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The LeBron James Sprite Cranberry ad was famous for many reasons. The flow of the ad and the story, showing James entering the house mysteriously with the soft drink, garnered plenty of attention. As seen in the video, James swoops in to improve the festive mood of a family celebrating Christmas.

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His dialog in the ad, including the tagline "Wanna Sprite," stuck with most viewers and helped Sprite create an excellent connection with customers. The music used in the ad also had viewers bopping to the soundtrack. Many even wanted to hear the full version of the song.

LeBron James Sprite Cranberry ad gets turned into memes

LeBron James has been the face of many NBA memes over the years. The LA Lakers superstar finds himself in the middle of hilarious jokes going viral in some way or the other. James recently got targeted online for lying about incidents.

From claiming that he felt that Kobe Bryant would drop at least 70 points before the 81-point game to saying that he used to listen to "Migos" during his first year with the Miami Heat, fans refused to accept that James was being honest about his takes.

"King James" wasn't spared by fans after the release of the Sprite Cranberry ad, either. The flow of the ad and James' animated depiction fit seamlessly with many memes online. His dialog in the ad, especially the most famous line, "Wanna Sprite, Sprite Cranberry?" led to the creation of these memes. Here are a few of them:

Fans eagerly look forward to the LeBron James Sprite Cranberry ad every Christmas Eve. However, the ad stopped showing after 2020. James' endorsement deal for nearly 18 years with the Coca-Cola brand ended that year, and he switched to endorsing their rival Pepsi.

The LeBron James Sprite Cranberry ad remains a fan favorite to this date, though, as even now, memes continue to pour in during the festive season.

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