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15 Professional Athletes Who Could Become Comedians

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Sports lends itself to some very interesting characters. Every now and then, when athletes come out of their shells, it turns out they're hilarious. That's the case for these 15 athletes who could definitely have their own stand-up comedy act.

15. Jose Canseco

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15. Jose Canseco

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Canseco has a very weird personality, especially since he left MLB. While his comedy would probably be really raunchy, it would also likely be hilarious.

14. Steve Nash

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14. Steve Nash

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The former All-Star point guard is a kooky guy and is always joking around. Give him a mic and an audience, and he would be sure to have everyone in stitches right away.

13. Brian Wilson

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13. Brian Wilson

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Pitcher Brian Wilson used to be an elite closer and a very funny guy. Now, he's just a funny guy. However, he could definitely transition into a second career in comedy because he's proven to be a very creative guy on and off the field.

12. Larry Fitzgerald

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12. Larry Fitzgerald

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Fitzgerald is a really intelligent guy and he's also quite the character. While he wants to pursue journalism after his playing career is over, maybe he should consider a career in comedy instead.

11. Russell Westbrook

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11. Russell Westbrook

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Russell Westbrook is passionate in everything he does, and that usually leads to success in life. In post-game interviews, he's shown his funnier side and if he were allowed to get up on a stage, he could entertain audiences with more than just his freak athleticism.

10. Brandon Marshall

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10. Brandon Marshall

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The Bears' wide receiver is often misunderstood because he gets bent out of shape over weird stuff off the field. However, he's a really wild guy and has a great sense of humor. Given a comedy show, he could easily have people laughing the entire time.

9. Joakim Noah

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9. Joakim Noah

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Joakim Noah is a larger-than-life person and personality, and he would be great in comedy. He has such a strange sense of humor that he could entertain people simply by catching them off guard.

8. Marshawn Lynch

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8. Marshawn Lynch

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Lynch is not a fan of the media and he trolls them all the time to get on their nerves. His post-game antics alone are enough to make a comedy show, and he's quite the comedian in his own right whether he realizes it or not.

7. Rob Gronkowski

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7. Rob Gronkowski

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The Patriots' tight end isn't exactly the smartest guy around, but that helps make him a really entertaining personality. Gronk is just fun-loving, which everyone can appreciate; if he got his own comedy show, people would be dying laughing in their seats.

6. Joel Embiid

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6. Joel Embiid

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Joel Embiid is a must-follow on Twitter as he trolls people all the time. He's really entertaining and out-of-the-box, which is strange because he never seemed as entertaining while he was in college.

5. Derek Jeter

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5. Derek Jeter

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Jeter's appearance on SNL proved just how funny he could be in the national spotlight. It's actually funny seeing him being so entertaining since he was so serious when he was on the field. Now that he's retired, it could be a perfect time to transition into a comedy career.

4. Chad Johnson

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4. Chad Johnson

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Formerly Chad Ochocinco, this receiver was one of the most creative in football where touchdown celebrations were concerned. He really had fun on the field and he's still having fun in Canada and on social media. There's no doubt he would be a successful comedian.

3. Charles Barkley

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3. Charles Barkley

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Anybody who watches TNT's NBA coverage knows just how entertaining Sir Charles can be on live television. He can be really inappropriate sometimes, so imagine giving him a comedy special. He'd probably make the audience feel a little uncomfortable, but they'd be laughing nonetheless.

2. Peyton Manning

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2. Peyton Manning

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Manning has appeared in countless commercials as well as SNL skits, which are all very entertaining. You wouldn't guess based on his on-field persona, but Manning is truly one of the most entertaining athletes around. He's set for life, but getting into acting would make a lot of people like Manning even more.

1. Shaquille O'Neal

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1. Shaquille O'Neal

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Shaq had a crazy personality during his playing days, and nothing has changed now that he's retired. He never shies away from any topic, and that usually makes someone pretty funny. More so than any other athlete, Shaq could transition into comedy and make people laugh so hard that they'd forget he was once a professional basketball player.

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