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LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers Enlist Michelle Obama to Dominate the Mannequin Challenge

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Step aside, Blac Chyna. After winning the 2016 NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were honored at the White House on Thursday, November 10 — where they also took the opportunity to dominate the #MannequinChallenge with the first lady. 

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After gifting President Barack Obama with a personalized jersey, the team enlisted the help of Michelle Obama to take on the internet’s latest obsession.

In the tableau, set to the tune of classical music, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson take a selfie in front of a George Washington portrait while Michelle poses for a selfie with James as the rest of the team gathers around them.

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LeBron James with Michelle Obama during the Mannequin Challenge. Courtesy Kyrie Irving/Instagram

The Cavs’ White House Mannequin Challenge comes after celebs, including Chyna, have taken on the social trend. In a video posted to Chyna’s Instagram shortly after she gave birth to her daughter, Dream, Corey Gamble; Kris Jenner; Chyna’s mom, Tokyo Toni; and Rob Kardashian gather around Chyna as she lies in a hospital bed making a grueling face mimicking labor.

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