The ESPYs: Steve Carell and Paul Rudd Spoof LeBron James’ THE DECISION

“Dinner for Schmucks” co-stars Steve Carell and Paul Rudd reunited Wednesday night (July 14) at the ESPYs to poke a little fun at LeBron James’ much discussed ESPN special, THE DECISION.

For the non-sports fans — or those who just managed to avoid the entire circus — some background: James is a big time basketball player who was wooed by many teams when his contract expired. Instead of announcing his decision in a normal way (a quick press conference, through a representative, via the team of his choice… hell, even Twitter would’ve done the job), James booked an hour of primetime airtime on ESPN, handpicked the journalist he wanted to talk with and then forced us to listen to riveting questions regarding his penchant for nail biting before finally revealing that he was taking his “talents” to South Beach to play for the Miami Heat.

Uh, yeah, it was ridiculous.

Based on the Rudd-Carell spoof, I’d say that Lebron’s special would have greatly benefited from having a little comic relief. I’m sure Rudd and/or Carell would’ve gladly participated, if asked.

I mean, look, Carell knows how to announce a major decision publicly.

Observe…

Dude, the next Dundies at Chili’s is going to be super awkward.

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