Famous Basketball Player Dog Names

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Introduction

There are few things in life attributed as much attention and passion as pets and sports, and by specific example here, dogs and basketball. While the two don’t physically go hand in hand as well as baseball, where there’s a reasonably-sized object to chase and fetch, there’s little doubt they share more than in common than we first may think. After all, they are both seemingly timeless, affect our daily moods, and provide us a lifetime of joy and pain should we choose to commit for that long. And for those very reasons, we like to attach as much meaning as possible to them. For some, names are purely arbitrary, but for others, they represent something much greater, a deeper reminder of why we hold both so dearly. While players and dogs eventually both pass, their names and the memories tied to them can last forever. 

Famous Basketball Player Dog Names in Pop Culture

Famous Basketball Player Dog Name Considerations

Many people will choose a name for their dog purely based on players they like, and that’s perfectly okay. But for the rest of us, who want our furry friends to carry their namesakes like trophies full of wins and losses and true identity, this is simply not enough. Generic basketball names like Dribbler for a dog that drools too much or carries half the water dish in its mouth after it walks away is apt enough, but for those truly diehard fans who have followed players and teams for years, even decades, well, they need more, which is why we’re here. 

For anyone with a wide knowledge of the numerous different attributes a dog can have, there’s undoubtedly a lot to consider, even if they’re only a fan of one team or a select group of players. One could easily tie a name to looks alone based on their face, expressions or teeth, let alone their coat color, pattern or breed. Then, of course, there’s also personality, which is another full list of possibilities entirely. But whatever you choose to go with, rest assured your companion will be outfitted with a name that’s not only appropriate and reminds you of the sport you love, but one that is likely to be far more fun and cool than your own — sorry to break it to you. 

Male Famous Basketball Player Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
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Doc
After Doctor Julius Erving
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Iverson
After Allen "The Answer" Iverson
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Hakeem
After Hakeem Olajuwon
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Legend
After Larry "Legend" Bird
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Admiral
After David "The Admiral" Robinson
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Drexler
After Clyde "The Glide" Drexler
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Carter
After Vince "Air Canada" Carter
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Diesel
After Shaquille O'Neal, "Diesel"
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Chief
After Robert "The Chief" Parish
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Worm
After Dennis "The Worm" Rodman
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Crash
After Gerald "Crash" Wallace
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Bryant
After Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
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Biggo
After Oscar "Big O" Robertson
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Muttumbo
A play on the name Dikembe Mutombo
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Dogkembe
A play on the name Dikembe Mutombo
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Wade
After Dwayne Wade
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Robinson
After David "The Admiral" Robinson
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Ewing
After Patrick Ewing
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Isiah
After Isiah Thomas
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Pierce
After Paul "The Truth" Pierce
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Harden
After James Harden
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Puggsy
A play on Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues
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Durant
After Kevin Durant
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King
After LeBron James, "The King"
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Spud
After Anthony Jerome "Spud" Webb
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Webb
After Anthony Jerome "Spud" Webb
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Alcindor
Lew Alcindor, before his name change to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem
After Lew Alcindor, as in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Russell
After Bill Russell
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Duncan
After Tim Duncan

Female Famous Basketball Player Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
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Mamba
After Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
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Jordan
After the greatest, Michael Jordan
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Magic
After Earvin "Magic" Johnson
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Lew
After Lew Alcindor, before his name change to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Bird
After Larry "Legend" Bird
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Kemp
After Shawn "The Reignman" Kemp
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Reign
After Shawn "The Reignman" Kemp
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Malone
After Moses or Karl, take your pick
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Barkley
After "Sir Charles" Barkley
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Pearl
After Earl "The Pearl" Monroe
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Monroe
After Earl "The Pearl" Monroe
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Thunder
After Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins
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Payton
After Gary "The Glove" Payton
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Cousy
After Bob Cousy, "The Houdini of Hardwood"
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Dipper
After Wilt Chamberlain, "The Big Dipper"
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Parish
After Robert "The Chief" Parish
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Pistol
After "Pistol" Pete Maravich
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Logo
After Jerry "The Logo" West
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Penny
After Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway
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Scottie
After Scottie Pippen
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Puppen
A play on Scottie Pippen
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Kidd
After Jason Kidd
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Schayes
After Dolph Schayes
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Reggie
After Reggie Miller
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Miller
After Reggie Miller
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Dominique
After Dominique Wilkins
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Kawhi
After Kawhi Leonard
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Barker
A play on Jabari Parker
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Dunn
After Kris Dunn
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Klay
After Klay Thompson

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