Trivia

The scene involving Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) botching a half-court shot and hitting a cheerleader with a basketball was filmed during the half-time of a real NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Louisiana. Videos of the incident quickly popped up on video sites such as YouTube and Vine.

Tony Hawk and Mike McGill served as stunt doubles for a skateboarding scene in the film.

Mark Wahlberg had to do about seven hundred assisted one-armed pull-ups for the garage scene. There was someone under Wahlberg assisting him so he would not sound strained during the conversation. Numerous takes from many different angles had to be done.

Will Ferrell was originally set to play Dusty Mayron, with Ed Helms set to play Brad Whitaker.

Vince Vaughn was originally cast in the role of Dusty Mayron.