CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Cleveland Cavaliers may be 0-2 in their current playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, but their fans are not giving up.
One 7-year-old fan showed off his Cavaliers spirit with his incredible dance moves Friday on FOX 8 News in the Morning
Derek Jackson caught the attention of the Cavs during Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors and was featured on the jumbotron, dancing away.
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“It was fun,” Derek said when asked what it was like seeing himself on the screen.
It quickly became a running theme through the game to feature Derek on the jumbotron. According to his grandmother, Shatwan Givens, Derek appeared on the screen about eight times.
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Check out clips of Derek’s awesome dance moves, plus an interview with the young superstar, in the video above.
The Cavs are now looking ahead to Game 3 against the Pistons, which will be held in Cleveland on Saturday, May 9 at 3 p.m. Find more playoffs coverage here.
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