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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Dereck Lively II Pets
Dereck Lively II is a professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, selected 12th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. He played college basketball at Duke University, where he was recognized for his defensive skills and shot-blocking ability. At Duke, Lively earned All-ACC honors and made significant contributions during the ACC and NCAA tournaments.
Tyrese Haliburton Pets
Tyrese Haliburton is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Drafted 12th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2020, Haliburton quickly established himself as one of the league’s top young talents. In 2022, he was traded to the Pacers, where he became a central figure, leading the NBA in assists with 10.9 per game during the 2023-2024 season.
David Backes Pets
David Backes is an American former professional ice hockey player known for his tenure in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, and Anaheim Ducks. He was the captain of the Blues and represented the United States in international competitions, including the Winter Olympics.
Mariusz Pudzianowski Pets
Mariusz Pudzianowski is a Polish strongman competitor and mixed martial artist known for winning the World’s Strongest Man competition five times. He transitioned into mixed martial arts (MMA), becoming a key figure in Poland’s MMA scene, particularly in the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) organization. Pudzianowski’s career achievements include multiple titles such as Poland’s Strongest Man and Europe’s Strongest Man.
Wayne Rooney Pets
Wayne Rooney is an English former professional footballer and current manager known for his career as a forward with Manchester United and the England national team. He is the record goalscorer for both Manchester United and the England national team. Rooney began his professional career with Everton in 2002.
Toh Ee Wei Pets
Toh Ee Wei is a Malaysian badminton player from Malacca who has made significant strides in the sport. She is recognized for her achievements in the girls’ doubles and mixed doubles categories, particularly her silver medal win at the 2018 Asian and World Junior Championships and a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the 2016 World Junior Championships. Her partnership with Chen Tang Jie has been particularly successful, propelling them into the top 10 of the BWF world ranking for mixed doubles as of September 2023.
Jérémy Doku Pets
Jérémy Doku is a Belgian professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Rennes in Ligue 1 and the Belgium national team. Doku began his professional career with Anderlecht in 2018. In 2020, he transferred to Rennes, where he has played in Ligue 1.
Jadon Sancho Pets
Jadon Sancho is an English professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Manchester United and the England national team. He has gained recognition for his performances in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and his significant transfer to Manchester United. Sancho began his professional career at Borussia Dortmund in 2017, where he quickly became one of the league’s standout players.
Gabriel Martinelli Pets
Gabriel Martinelli is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his role as a forward for Arsenal in the Premier League and the Brazil national team. Martinelli began his professional career with Ituano in 2018 before transferring to Arsenal in 2019. At Arsenal, he scored 10 goals in his debut season.
Sergio Pérez Pets
Sergio Pérez is a Mexican Formula 1 driver known for his achievements in motorsport. He has competed for teams like Sauber, McLaren, Force India, Racing Point, and Red Bull Racing, earning multiple podium finishes and race victories. Pérez began his Formula 1 career with Sauber in 2011, quickly establishing himself as a talented driver.