# Sports Star Flash Mobs The LeBron James Flash Mob is an Attempt to Keep the King in Cleveland By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-james-flash-mob References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2010/06/22/lebron-james-flash-mob-more-than-a-player/) & [morethanaplayer.org](http://www.morethanaplayer.org/) The LeBron James flash mob is a prime example of how one city will do anything to keep its sports star. This flash mob invaded the Tower City Center in Cleveland, Ohio, to show their resident superstar and free-agent-to-be just how much they love him. Most of the performers in the LeBron James flash mob are children from the Shaker Dance Academy and the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland. Check out the video to watch these kids dance their hearts out. Ball's in your court, LeBron. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Athlete-powered Fan Engagement:** Sports stars are becoming the focus of fan flash mobs, providing opportunities for athletes to personally connect with fans. - **Localized Sports Marketing:** Cities are leveraging flash mobs to keep local sports stars on their teams, offering a unique benefit to being an athlete in a particular city. - **Youth-driven Advertising:** Flash mobs that involve children and youth groups are being utilized as a creative medium for advertising purposes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Entertainment:** Professional sports teams and organizations can use flash mobs to increase fan engagement and loyalty to their brand. - **Local Tourism:** Cities can promote their local sports teams through flash mobs, providing tourists with a unique attraction and souvenir that can drive repeat visits. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies can leverage flash mobs featuring youth groups to promote their products in a unique way that appeals to younger demographics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR-Enabled Basketball Player Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptocom.md) - [Athlete-Backed Social Good Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-james-and-lifewtr.md) - [Athlete-Backed Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-james-game-console.md) - [Large-Scale Basketball Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-locker-takeover.md) - [Immersive Floral Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-nba-finals.md) - [Basketball Star-Backed Chip Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot.md) - [Basketball Legend Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebron-james-doll.md) - [Reimagined Holiday Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-jingle-hoops.md) - [Animated Sports Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-the-halls.md)