Who would’ve thought that former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was full of jokes? Last night he hosted the 25th ESPYS Awards and Twitter went crazy over it.
Of course the awards show had to open up with something big and what other way to make social media buzz than a little jab at Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant was not feeling this Peyton Manning joke AT ALL 😂 pic.twitter.com/kdXTr2gE1E
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 13, 2017
And if you missed the full opening here is over 10 minutes of pure jokes:
And Twitter had a lot to say about that KD and Westbrook joke.
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— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 13, 2017
*Language discretion advised*
Mama Durant even knows KD got roasted. Daaaaaamn son. pic.twitter.com/7lYhCP6tBJ
— Adam Joseph (@AdamJosephSport) July 13, 2017
When you realize Peyton Manning wouldn’t have roasted you if you just joined the Wizards pic.twitter.com/R6s0uZj0VZ
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) July 13, 2017
Kevin Durant: “I won ring AND MVP now .. they have no choice but to respect me!”
Peyton Manning and entire #ESPYS audience: pic.twitter.com/mu1Q1VAAkl
— Androgynous Royalty. (@VigorousMental) July 13, 2017
Peyton Manning going hard at Kevin Durant in the #ESPYs 😂 pic.twitter.com/7kcomFNnGY
— Paco Mertestas 🇬🇹 (@PRIMO1MX) July 13, 2017
Don’t worry Manning got some jokes directed his way too.
Julian Edelman with the line of the night. #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/0IWMFXzYNg
— Woody (@_WoodsYouRather) July 13, 2017
Did you win 5 Super Bowls, too? #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/EtMr8tLb3a
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) July 13, 2017
While it was all fun and games at the start, The ESPYS did have some heartfelt moments. Like when John Cena presented Jarrius with the “Jimmy V Award for Perseverance” award.
.@JohnCena presents @Jarrius with the “Jimmy V Award for Perseverance” at the 2017 @ESPYS (courtesy: @ABCNetwork & @ESPN). pic.twitter.com/G4nuc9OB1G
— WWE (@WWE) July 13, 2017
So proud of my guy Jarrius winning the Jimmy V Award at the ESPYs! Way to represent Louisiana JJ! pic.twitter.com/n6FpUU7hne
— Coach Ed Orgeron (@Coach_EdOrgeron) July 13, 2017
I can only hope to 1 day be 1/4 as tough/strong/courageous/cool/& incredible as Jarrius is..A lot of perspective & tears on 2night’s #ESPYs
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 13, 2017
From being inspired to being the source of inspiration. pic.twitter.com/6laZcUsRGr
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 13, 2017
It was a wonderful night for sports at The ESPYS. Here are the full results, per Bleacher Report:
Best Male Athlete: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Best Female Athlete: Simone Biles, Gymnastics
Best Team: Golden State Warriors
Best Play: Aaron Rodgers’ Pass to Jared Cook vs. Dallas Cowboys
Best Championship Performance: Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Best Record-Breaking Performance: Michael Phelps, 28 Career Olympic Medals
Best Upset: Mississippi State def. Connecticut, Women’s College Basketball
Best Game: New England Patriots def. Atlanta Falcons, Super Bowl LI
Best Moment: Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series
Best NFL Player: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Best Female U.S. Olympic Athlete: Simone Biles, Gymnastics
Best Coach: Bob Hurley Sr., St. Anthony High School
Best WNBA Player: Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
Best Male College Athlete: Deshaun Watson, Clemson
Best Female College Athlete: Kelly Barnhill, Florida
Best Male Action Sports Athlete: Mark McMorris, Snowboarding
Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Anna Gasser, Snowboarding
Best Male U.S. Olympic Athlete: Michael Phelps, Swimming
Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Steve Serio, Wheelchair Basketball
Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Becca Meyers, Paralympic Swimming
Best Comeback Athlete: Jordy Nelson, Green Bay Packers
Best International Athlete: Usain Bolt, Runner
Best NBA Player: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Best MLB Player: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
Best NHL Player: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Best Driver: Lewis Hamilton, Formula One
Best Fighter: Demetrious Johnson, UFC
Best Male Golfer: Sergio Garcia
Best Female Golfer: Ariya Jutanugarn
Best Male Tennis Player: Roger Federer
Best Female Tennis Player: Serena Williams
Best MLS Player: David Villa, New York City FC
Best Jockey: John Velazquez
Best Bowler: Jason Belmonte
