James Droz is one of the most popular sports influencers on the planet right now. He is from a small town in Oklahoma called Bartlesville. James has down syndrome but that doesn’t stop him from doing what he loves, watching sports. His fame began in January of 2022 when Tom Brady and the Buccaneers lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship. He got his popularity by repeating the phrase “what happened?” to the losing team. James has acquired over 850k followers on TikTok and about 20 million total views. One of his followers helped him go to the Oklahoma versus Oklahoma State game where James celebrated with his favorite team (Oklahoma) and made a video using his catchphrase. With his popularity he was able to create merchandise such as hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. James and his family use their entrepreneurship abilities to take advantage of his rising popularity to make money. James Droz isn’t just making merch, he has been invited to do some radio shows and invited to some high school and collegiate football games. It’s incredible to see that he is able to do all of this on his own even with a disability. Safe to say that James Droz is any fanbase’s worst nightmare, especially if you go to USC.
James Droz is an inspiration to all. So many people let little things stop them in life or get hung up on things that really don’t matter. James is the opposite and doesn’t let his disability dictate how he lives his life. He created value through his humor and continues to surprise the public. The number of times I have heard the phrase, “what happened” because of this man is amazing. He truly created value out of a place of hardship, which is something we can learn from. James Droz is a legend.
James Droz is extremely innovative as he uses his big personality to create opportunities for himself. He doesn’t let his disability get in his way, but rather uses his supposed disadvantage to his advantage. He is an inspiration, and a person that brings a smile to his viewers’ faces. Now he is getting the fame he deserves.
James Droz is definitely a great example of an entrepreneur and an inspiration. He has gained millions of followers on social media and whenever you hear someone say what happened, James Droz is the first person you think of! What he has been doing recently of creating merchandise and building a brand is something that is going to change his life forever.