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The Books of LeBron
Dream Games
United States
2025
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Entrant Company
Dream Games
Program
Clio Entertainment 2025
Industry Type
Games
Medium
Branded Entertainment & Content
Category
Influencer & Talent Storytelling
“The Books of LeBron” is a mockumentary-inspired digital campaign that cleverly merges culture, humor, and gameplay to launch Royal Kingdom, a new mobile match-3 game from Dream Games. The campaign taps into LeBron James’ well-documented pregame habit of carrying a book—an act that has spawned years of online speculation and countless memes. Playing off this cultural phenomenon, the two-part video series reveals a tongue-in-cheek twist: LeBron’s “books” are actually a playful cover for his new favorite pastime—playing Royal Kingdom. The films parody traditional sports documentaries, offering fans a peek behind the curtain at LeBron’s secret source of focus and fun. With a wink to internet sleuths and LeBron’s signature charm, the spots celebrate the rare moments of downtime that we all seek—and position Royal Kingdom as the perfect way to maximize them. By blending humor, viral conversation, and smart storytelling, the campaign sparked
Executions
LeBron Book 1
Influencer & Talent Storytelling
LeBron Book 2
Influencer & Talent Storytelling
Credits
Game Publisher
Dream Games
London
Advertising Agency
The Robot Co.
New York
Game Publisher
Dream Games
London
Advertising Agency
The Robot Co.
New York
Game Publisher
Dream Games
London
Production Company
Caviar
Los Angeles
Advertising Agency
The Robot Co.
New York
Editorial Company
The Den
Santa Monica
Creative Agency
Color Collective
New York
Visual Effects Company
House of Parliment
Los Angeles
Music/Sound Company
Field Day
Portland
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