There really is no greater love than that between an owner and their dog. Dogs are man’s best friend and ultimate companion. And many of us may choose to incorporate our love of basketball with our dogs. This can be done by giving your little pup a funny, basketball themed name or simply finding joy in these hilarious basketball, dog themed puns.
Whether you’re looking for a clever basketball themed dog name or simply love puns, then below, we are going to discuss the best basketball dog puns and names of all-time!
Charles “Bark”ley
Perhaps a no more obvious dog themed basketball pun name, Charles “Bark”ley pays an ode to basketball great and legend Charles Barkley. A former NBA player, Charles Barley is now an NBA analyst on TNT.
The pun Charles “Bark”ley is a great one for dogs because it is so simple and most people, whether they are basketball fans or not, will be able to understand the reference.
Pawller!
While your dog may not be a basketball baller, he can definitely be a pawller! Remixing the term baller, the term pawller is both cute and endearing and definitely one that is close to our hearts. Who wouldn’t love to have a pawller in their home?
DeBarkus Cousins
Taking another play out of an NBA players name, DeBarkus Cousins may just be the cousin of DeMarcus Cousins. While your dog may not be an NBA professional or an athlete, that doesn’t mean they can’t pretend, right?
Puggsy Bogues
This is, by far, one of the best basketball dog puns, especially if you happen to have a pug. A reimagination of the name of the NBA great Muggsy Bogues, the name Puggsy Bogues will have fans of the game fawning over your little pup no matter where you go!
Gregg Pupovich
Another great play on names, Gregg Pupovich is the perfect dog’s name if you’re a fan of the great NBA coach Gregg Popovich. We especially love this name as it can be used for nearly any type of dog, without discrimination based on a dog’s height or weight. They are simply a Pupovich!
Barc Gasol
Whether it is Marc Gasol or Barc Gasol, we love this name and its simplicity! An ode to Marc Gasol, this name is great, unique, and so very cute!