Halloween Special: Top 20 Funniest Professional Athletes of Today

Halloween 2010 is almost here.

This time of year, there have been plenty of articles focusing on the scariest athletes around.

This list is about the funniest.

If you showed up to one of these athletes' doors Halloween night for "trick or treat," they may just trick you for the laughs.

Here are the 20 funniest professional athletes of today...

20. Steve Nash

He has no tolerance for messing around when it comes to basketball, just ask Shaq, but when it comes to being off the court...

19. Gilbert Arenas

Who else would try to get a laugh out of pulling a gun in the locker room?

18. Greg Oden

He could have possibly been the next Shaq in terms of making people laugh, but it's hard to be funny when you get no face time because you can't stay on the court.

17. John Daly

Just look at that gut.

16. Troy Polomalu

His Head and Shoulder commercials are priceless, but I can't be the only one who thinks it's hilarious to see him try to jump over the offensive line.

15. Chris Bosh

All those years in Toronto hiding his comedic talents...

14. Chris Johnson

Just look at his twitter account: http://twitter.com/#!/ChrisJohnson28 

Enough said.

13. Peyton Manning

He's all business when it comes to football, but who can keep a straight face during his commercials?

12. Dwight Howard

Dwight's been criticized for playing too loose, it's hard not to with that personality.

11. Brett Favre

One of the most notorious pranksters in the NFL.

10. Jared Allen

Ever listen to one of his mic'd-up clips?  He makes small talk to the refs all game.

9. Donovan McNabb

His loose personality is one of the reasons Philly gave him the boot.

8. LeBron James

Sure he's probably the most hated athlete right now, but his pre-game antics are the definition of original.

7. Terrell Owens

T.O. is the cockiest dude ever, yet hilarious.

6. Rampage Jackson

Professional actor, professional trash talker.

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5. Clinton Portis

If the NFL had a best dressed award...

4. Shaquille O'Neal

Off the court, this guy's only goal in life is to get a laugh.  

3. Chad Ochocinco

The king of the end zone celebration.  The dude actually changed his last name to get a laugh.

2. Manny Ramirez

Who else gets an excuse for being crazy?  Manny being Manny.

1. Ron Artest

The greatest interviewee of all-time.

Honorable Mention: Funniest Duo

Nate Robinson and Glen Davis

Shrek and Donkey: Best fitting nicknames ever.

Honorable Mention: Funniest Sound Bite

Kellen Winslow

I'm a ****** soldier!!

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Honorable Mention: Funniest Fake Athlete

Kenny Powers

The cleanest video you'll find.

Honorable Mention: Funniest "Wow"

LaDainian Tomlinson

What was he thinking?

Honorable Mention: Funniest Athlete Of All-Time

Charles Barkley

No explanation needed.

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