NBA superstar James Harden was put through his paces by Foot Locker in an event that pitched his shooting skills against the Twittersphere. Fans were invited to tweet quirky challenges; these were printed on balls which were then handed to James. If he missed the hoop, he had to take the challenge. Which was how he ended up snapping a selfie with a camel, and riding a tricycle while eating ice cream and wearing a clown nose. The results were edited into short films and posted in real time. The event generated over 120 million impressions on Twitter.
The ad features James Harden, an NBA star, engaging in a unique promotional event for Foot Locker. This campaign allows fans to suggest challenges via Twitter which Harden must attempt if he misses a basketball shot. Scenes show Harden humorously riding a tricycle, eating ice cream, and wearing a clown nose to fulfill a missed challenge. The setting is a basketball court with an audience, and challenges are printed on basketballs. Visuals include neon signs displaying 'Play My Tweet' and symbolize the digital and interactive nature of the campaign. The ad highlights the interaction between Harden, the fans, and the brand, generating massive online engagement with over 120 million Twitter impressions.