PepsiCo Proves Slam Dunk for LeBron James as He Expands Role to Rep Another Brand

A new spot for Ruffles is set to debut on Christmas Day

When LeBron James ended his 17-year partnership with The Coca-Cola Company to sign a deal with rival PepsiCo in early 2021, it wasn’t clear how many brands the NBA superstar would represent. A new commercial for Ruffles, set to debut during the NBA games broadcast on Christmas Day, adds more clarity to the situation.

A 60-second spot for the PepsiCo potato chip line shows the four-time NBA Champion encouraging people to rise above their circumstances as part of the brand’s “Own Your Ridges” campaign.

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