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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Sam Warburton Pets
Sam Warburton is a Welsh former international rugby union player. Born on October 5, 1988, in Cardiff, Wales, Warburton played for Cardiff Rugby and was first capped for Wales in 2009. He primarily played as an openside flanker but was also capable of playing at blindside.
Rafael Leão Pets
Rafael Leão is a professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Serie A club AC Milan and the Portugal national team. Known for his exceptional dribbling, speed, and finishing abilities, Leão is regarded as one of the world’s top forwards and wingers. He began his career at Sporting CP, making his first-team debut in 2018 and winning the Taça da Liga in the 2017–18 season.
Dusty Baker Pets
Johnnie B. ” Dusty” Baker Jr. is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current manager in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Cooper Kupp Pets
Cooper Kupp is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Eastern Washington and was selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Kupp had a standout season in 2021, becoming the fourth player since the AFL-NFL Merger to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
Tim Duncan Pets
Tim Duncan is an American former professional basketball player who spent his entire 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed “the Big Fundamental,” Duncan is widely regarded as the greatest power forward of all time and one of the greatest players in NBA history. He was a central contributor to the Spurs’ success during the 2000s and 2010s.
Marc-André Fleury Pets
Marc-André Fleury is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Fleury has had a distinguished career, including winning three Stanley Cup championships with the Penguins and receiving the Vezina Trophy in 2021. He is one of only three goaltenders in NHL history to achieve over 500 victories.
Paul George Pets
Paul George, an American professional basketball player, currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for his versatility and athleticism, George has been recognized as an eight-time NBA All-Star and a six-time member of the All-NBA Team, along with being a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team. His career began with the Indiana Pacers, who selected him with the 10th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.
José Altuve Pets
José Altuve is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Since joining the Astros in 2011, Altuve has become a key figure in the team, known for his exceptional hitting and fielding skills. He has achieved significant milestones, including being an eight-time MLB All-Star and a two-time World Series champion.
Mario Lemieux Pets
Mario Lemieux OC CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Known for his remarkable skill and size, Lemieux played parts of 17 seasons with the Penguins between 1984 and 2005, earning the nicknames “The Magnificent One” and “Super Mario.” His career was highlighted by leading the Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992 and later, under his ownership, additional titles in 2009, 2016, and 2017.
Riley Hawk Pets
Hudson Riley Hawk, known professionally as Riley Hawk, is an American professional skateboarder. Unlike his father, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, who is renowned for his vert style, Riley Hawk has made a name for himself as a street skater. He turned professional on his 21st birthday in December 2013, coinciding with his recognition as Skateboarder magazine’s 2013 Amateur of the Year.