Best Athlete Publicity Stunts

A brief look at the stunts pulled by today's US athletes.

I Do?!!? - We were all super surprised when Darkanian got on one knee and proposed to Crystal at the Press Conference to clear the air about Crystal's affair. Crystal, now caught between two lovers (really one lover and one pretend boyfriend), has a few decisions to make.All this begs the question: What should Crystal do? Here are our predictions on what will come of this sticky situation.(Photo: BET)
Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson - Diddy isn't the only one who's made a name change...or two. In 2008, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Chad Javon Johnson legally changed his name to Chad Javon OchoCinco (while playing with the Cincinnati Bengals).In 2011, Johnson punt faked the crowd, expressing that he planned to change his name back. Johnson didn't officially change from Ochocinco until 2012, before marrying Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada. The couple has since gotten a divorce.(Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Dennis RodmanRon Artest - In 2011, Ron Artest traded in his given name for a more positive one, deeming himself Metta World Peace ("Metta" means love, friendship and kindness). The Lakers forward told the Los Angeles Times that he changed his name "to inspire and bring youth together all around the world"(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Darkanian - We all know that most athletes go to great lengths to keep up appearances. Afterall, their brand is the most valuable asset they have and protecting that brand means doing so by any means neccessary.Starting with Darnkanian of LST proposing to Crystal at a press conference to further conceal his sexuality, we'll take a peak at publicity stunts that athletes perform to save face. (Photo: BET)

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