Pets provide more than just company; they often become unofficial team members. Athletes have long been known to be fiercely competitive, always looking for an edge. With a little motivation from their furry (or not furry) sidekicks, we watch these champions accomplish amazing feats.
Athletes
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LiAngelo Ball Pets
LiAngelo Ball is an American professional basketball player who has competed in various leagues, including brief stints with NBA G League teams and international clubs. Notably, he played for Vytautas Prienai–Birštonas in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and later joined the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League. Ball’s career has also included participation in his father’s Junior Basketball Association (JBA).
Lonzo Ball Pets
Lonzo Ball is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the Bulls, Ball played for the Los Angeles Lakers, who selected him with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and the New Orleans Pelicans. Known for his excellent court vision, passing, and defensive skills, Ball has established himself as a versatile guard in the NBA.
Derrick White Pets
Derrick White is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for his defensive prowess and versatility as a guard, White’s journey through college basketball from Division II to Division I and his eventual rise to the NBA exemplifies his dedication and skill development. Drafted 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2017 NBA Draft, White has established himself as a valuable player in the league, contributing significantly to the teams he has played for, including a key role in the Spurs before his trade to the Celtics.
Magnus Carlsen Pets
Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster, World Chess Champion, and the highest-rated player in history. He became Grandmaster in 2004, World Chess Champion in 2013, and has defended his title successfully in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021. Known for his deep understanding of chess, Carlsen has dominated the world rankings since 2010, holding the No. 1 spot for the longest time in chess history.
Gareth Davies (Rugby) Pets
Gareth Davies is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for the Scarlets in the Pro14 and the Wales national team. He has been a key player in both squads, known for his speed, agility, and scoring ability. Davies made his international debut for Wales in 2014 and has since earned numerous caps, contributing significantly to the team’s successes in Six Nations Championships and the Rugby World Cup.
Dalton Kincaid Pets
Dalton Mosser Kincaid is an American football tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL), notable for being the first tight end selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. His college football career spanned from the University of San Diego to the University of Utah, where he achieved recognition as an AP FCS All-American and led all FCS tight ends in yards per catch in his sophomore year. Kincaid’s transition to the NFL was marked by his selection 25th overall by the Bills, highlighting his significant potential and early impact in professional football.
Mika Häkkinen Pets
Mika Häkkinen is a Finnish former professional racing driver and two-time Formula One World Champion, known for his victories in the 1998 and 1999 seasons with McLaren. His career in Formula One, spanning from 1991 to 2001, is distinguished by 20 Grand Prix wins and 51 podium finishes. Throughout his career, Häkkinen’s driving prowess was showcased across various circuits around the globe.
Julian Edelman Pets
Julian Edelman is a former American football wide receiver and punt returner who played his entire 12-season career with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Notably, he is a three-time Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII) and was named Super Bowl MVP for Super Bowl LIII. Transitioning from quarterback during his college career at Kent State, Edelman became one of the most dynamic players in the Patriots’ dynasty, known for his clutch performances in the playoffs.
Iker Casillas Pets
Iker Casillas Fernández is a retired Spanish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Throughout his career, Casillas won numerous titles, including five La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid, as well as the FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships with the Spanish national team. His individual accolades include the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper award, which he received for five consecutive years, and he is one of the few players to have made over 1,000 professional career appearances.
Cam Dolan Pets
Cam Dolan is an American rugby union player, known for his role as a lock and number eight for the United States national team and the New Orleans Gold in Major League Rugby. His career is distinguished by his international caps for the USA, including participation in the Rugby World Cup, and his contributions to domestic rugby in the United States. Dolan’s rugby career began to gain prominence at Life University, where he played college rugby.