A History of the Worst Style Fails at the ESPYs

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When: 2004

Dwyane wasn't always the #menswear swag lord he is today, and the proof is in this photo. Remarkably, this pic is is from an ESPYs red carpet and not from his prom.

When: 2010

Brewer with the ill "balled-out-of-control at the Burberry outlet" shit-eating grin.

When: 2010

Presenter bit notwithstanding, that NASCAR suit isn't just corny, but wildly un-subtle with the blatant product placement—that's Biebs' fragrance right there on his chest. And even if we let the sketch slide, JB's still eligible for his actual carpet look because he showed up with Selena Gomez and bested her in alphet bedazzling. Why the shirt and kicks so sparkly, b. Sad part is, Justin's style risks would only get worse from here.

When: 2010

Wow who knew the "Lollipop"-era Lil Wayne look was big enough to influence an ESPY-winning athlete? This is the closest Weezy will ever come to snatching one of these trophies until they create a "Best Skating Wipeout" category.

When: 2010

You almost want to forgive this on some sort of "In 2001 we were all lost" exemption clause type shit. Then you see the date: 2010. Twenty-ten and the homie is dressed like a bouncer at a douche-filled club who just got off his shift. Is this what money buys?

When: 2011

This actually could've been a dope look, sans the bowtie, but apparently Arian wasn't into tailoring and all those annyoing alterations people make so their suits actually, you know, fit well.

When: 2008

It doesn't come as a shock that Paul Pierce is swagless, but looking like a big band leader is not the answer. When in doubt, look to rappers like the rest of your teammates (not that that's a foolproof method at all). 1950s noir is not the answer.

When: 2011

What.

When: 2011

We poke fun at Russy when he goes overboard but damn, we'll take the wild ninja alphets any day over this toned-down, class picture steez here.

When: 2013

Damn dog, you could've just come through in the Bulls colors—black and red is practically a layup! Instead, the summer white flourish got cancelled out by booger-green pants with the matching snot-rag.

When:  2005

It's no wonder Melo took so long to announce what team he'd go with this year. He clearly has a history of making rash decisions.

When: 2011

Graphic print bowties—a signal that the apocalypse is upon us if ever there was one.

When: 2011

A top spot on all present and future style fail lists was reserved for Longoria off the strength of his absurd ascot alone. Not to mention the braided belt and faux PGA Masters blazer. And then Evan turned around for the cameras, bravely revealing that he taped a ferret to the back of his head to cover up a wack bowl cut. It's the only explanation that makes any kind of sense.

When: 2007

R.I.P. to the god Dan Wheldon but his ESPYs look was pretty weak. Dude showed up from the Indy 500 with his shirt buttoned down to exact pauseworthy vampire chest cleavage level. All-black-everything is usually a flawless victory, but stepping out as if Anne Rice styled you is the grim exception.

When: 2013

If Pirus and Crips all got along, they'd probably...do something really bad yet deserving to Kap for disrespecting their favorite colors so garishly. If you step out looking like a Slushie combo, then you need to re-assess the whole situation.