LeBron James Shoots Blaze Pizza Commercial in Akron Neighborhood
By Kevin Aquino
Karl Malone was nicknamed "The Mailman" for always delivering in big moments, and now, LeBron James is "The Pizza Guy" for -- you guessed it -- delivering pizzas.
The Los Angeles Lakers star and partial owner of Blaze Pizza shot a commercial for the famous chain in his hometown of Akron, Ohio this week.
LeBron was filming a commercial for the pizza chain on West Market Street in Akron's Highland Square “delivering pizza." https://t.co/4JQDRLrzIp
— News 5 Cleveland (@WEWS) August 15, 2019
James is one of the original investors in Blaze Pizza, which now has over 300 locations across the United States.
The commercial had LeBron walking down West Market Street in Highland Square, handing out pizzas to others passing by. Following the filming, those still around the area were able to enjoy the free pizza, courtesy of The King.
@KingJames if you're going to film a Blaze Pizza commercial in Akron, the least you could do is open one up in Akron. Lol
— Nick (@Nick_Italiano) August 15, 2019
Though lucky fans around the shoot were able to enjoy a slice, fans are clamoring for Bron and Blaze Pizza to open an Akron location.
Tacos on Tuesday ?? and ?? @blazepizza on Thursday! pic.twitter.com/jII2VuBQwg
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 7, 2019
From Taco Tuesday to Pizza Thursday, perhaps James is sharing the secrets to maintaining impeccable shape over the course of his 16 years in the NBA.