It has been almost three weeks since Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs.
But in a galaxy far, far away — or at least in a commercial on ESPN — Wade is still on the court. His opponent: A 7-6 wookiee who Star Wars fans know fondly as Chewbacca.
The 30-second commercial shows Wade dribbling at midcourt before attempting a three-point shot — only to have Chewbacca block it with ease. A brief staredown ensues.
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