Athletes leave their blood, sweat and tears on the playing field each and every game. They intensely train year-round and are the ultimate competitors. They can also be pretty funny, and these are the funniest 20 guys in sports.
20. Blake Griffin
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20. Blake Griffin
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Everyone has seen Griffin's commercials, in which he is fantastic, but not many people know that he actually interned at Funny Or Die a few summers ago. Blake throws down some of the meanest dunks in NBA history, but his sense of humor and location (Los Angeles) make a perfect combination to have him remain in the acting/comedy scene.
19. LeBron James
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19. LeBron James
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LeBron’s antics can be frustrating and infuriating at times, especially to opponents, but off the court he is as playful an athlete as there is. He is creative in his humor and, just like everything else he does, it is meticulously handled.
18. Clinton Portis
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18. Clinton Portis
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Portis is another guy who has done some work with Funny Or Die. He has a long list of characters that he likes to perform as. He refers to them as alter-egos, but they really are just top notch comedic characters created and played by himself.
17. Brian Wilson
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17. Brian Wilson
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His playing career has faded a bit, but this relief pitcher is as odd and funny as they come. Put a microphone in front of Wilson and laughter will follow. He has given us some of the best quotes of the past few years including, “I’m a certified ninja. It happened in a dream. Normally it takes a lifetime, but I did it in 12 minutes.”
16. Joakim Noah
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16. Joakim Noah
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From his draft day outfit to his on-court celebrations, Joakim Noah has always been known as the life of the party. Noah is as intense a competitor as they come, but he is also quite the goof ball. His unusual look definitely adds to his lovable character.
15. Peyton Manning
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15. Peyton Manning
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Peyton has starred in commercials and has hosted 'Saturday Night Live'. During the season, his focus is razor-sharp, but when his job is done, Manning likes to make people laugh. He is not afraid to make fun of himself, a trait that is extremely admirable in an international superstar like himself.
14. Metta World Peace
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14. Metta World Peace
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The player formerly known as Ron Artest has the sense of humor that leaves everyone wondering, “is he being serious?” He says things that can either make a room erupt in laughter or silence in awkwardness. His Twitter timeline is one of the most entertaining of any athlete.
13. David Ortiz
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13. David Ortiz
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Big Papi hasn’t stopped smiling since he got to MLB. In his early days with the Red Sox, he and Manny Ramirez were cohorts in humor, but even since Manny’s departure, Ortiz has remained supremely entertaining.
12. Aaron Rodgers
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12. Aaron Rodgers
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Rodgers has the ultimate “dad” sense of humor. A handlebar mustache, corny jokes on Twitter and dry one-liners often leave fans chuckling. Rodgers isn't afraid to mix it up with other players and celebrities on Twitter either. He is a must-follow.
11. Martellus Bennett
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11. Martellus Bennett
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If your only experience with Martellus Bennett’s personality is the 2008 season of HBO’s 'Hard Knocks', you’re probably wondering why he is on this list. Those who have seen or heard him in other media platforms know exactly why. Bennett is one of the most unique athletes in sports today and is always ready to make those around him laugh.
10. Jared Allen
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10. Jared Allen
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Jared Allen has that unique yokel sense of humor that is incredibly charming. His mullet also helps. A known locker room prankster, Allen is a great guy to have on your roster because he keeps things loose.
9. Nate Robinson
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9. Nate Robinson
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As one of the shortest athletes in the world, Robinson’s play is incredibly fun to watch, but his sense of humor is what makes him so lovable. Nate has been a hit with the fans in every city he plays in because of his passion for hoops, but also his passion for entertaining and making people laugh.
8. Dwight Howard
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8. Dwight Howard
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We’ve seen it his whole career -- Dwight Howard is a comedian. Some people have a problem with it, saying that it hinders his competitiveness. That may be true to an extent, but Howard’s contagious smile is always on display.
7. Steve Nash
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7. Steve Nash
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Nash is a well-established producer and actor. He is one of the most creative athletes in the sports landscape with his hands in many different media. He has made mockumentaries and movie spoofs that he wrote, directed and acted in.
6. Scott Hartnell
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6. Scott Hartnell
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Hartnell’s specialty is ambushing his teammates’ media sessions in laughable fashion. He is the life of the locker room, and his bushy red hair just adds to the character.
5. Scott Carroll
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5. Scott Carroll
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The little-known pitcher has made a big splash in the athlete comedy world the past few months. Prank wars with teammates and spoof YouTube videos are Carroll’s specialty. He’s another guy who will just flat out make fun of himself for the entertainment of others.
4. Novak Djokovic
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4. Novak Djokovic
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Djokovic’s impressions of both male and female tennis players are must-see videos. He has also been known to make bizarre funny faces, both intentionally and unintentionally throughout his matches.
3. Jay Cutler
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3. Jay Cutler
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Most people see Cutler and think he is a punky guy, but if you have ever heard him on a radio ESPN 1000’s Waddle and Silvy show, Cutty has a pretty fun personality. He can take jabs thrown his way and even joins in with them occasionally. He's probably not someone you’d guess to be on this list, but seek out his fun media appearances and you’ll change your mind.
2. Brian Scalabrine
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2. Brian Scalabrine
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This photo says it all. Scalabrine donned himself with the nickname “The White Mamba” and embraced his look -- a look that makes him stick out like a sore thumb in an NBA locker room. Scal definitely worked hard his whole career, but his novelty is what made fans adore him.
1. Logan Couture
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1. Logan Couture
Logan Couture
Couture is a hit on Twitter. “Dear Santa. I know I haven’t been the nicest boy in the world. But a goal for Christmas would be cool. Thanks in advance. Love you” That is just one example of the oddities that can be found on his timeline.
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