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Updated: May 12, 2024

If you're a die-hard NBA fan and a dog owner, why not merge your two passions? Honor your favorite basketball players by naming your furry friend after them. This page is a tribute to the greats of the game, offering you a comprehensive list of monikers inspired by the legends, current stars, and iconic teams of the NBA.

From the dynamic agility of Michael Jordan to the power and precision of LeBron James, these names reflect not only individual prowess but also the teamwork and determination inherent in the sport. Whether your pup is a swift guard like Steph Curry, a powerful forward like Tim Duncan, or a relentless center like Shaquille O'Neal, you'll find a fitting name that matches their personality and spirit.

Beyond players, we also draw inspiration from team names, famous arenas, and even memorable moments in NBA history. So, get ready to explore this unique list, where the love for basketball and dogs meet. It's time to find that perfect name that celebrates your fandom and your best friend's character.

Name Reason to Choose
Spur For San Antonio Spurs fans
Steph After the shooting superstar, Steph Curry
Stock After John Stockton, a top assist leader
Stockton For the dog that's always ready to assist, like John Stockton
Stoud For Amar'e Stoudemire, a powerful forward
Strip In basketball, to knock the ball away from a dribbler
Suns Named after the Phoenix Suns, an NBA team
Swat Another term for a blocked shot
Swish After the sound of a perfect shot
Swoosh The sound the net makes when a perfect shot is made
Technical A term for a type of violation in basketball
Threepeat A term for a team that wins three consecutive championships
Tipoff The start of every basketball game
Tmac A nod to Tracy McGrady, a prolific scorer
Travel A violation that occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling
Trey Another term for a three-point shot
Vince After Vince Carter, the 'Half Man, Half Amazing'
Vlade Inspired by Vlade Divac, a former NBA player
Wade For Dwyane Wade, a three-time NBA champion
Warrior After the Golden State Warriors, for dogs with a fighting spirit
Westbrook Inspired by the energetic style of Russell Westbrook
Wilt A nod to Wilt Chamberlain and his impressive records
Wing After the position in basketball games
Worthy After James Worthy, a clutch performer
Yao A tribute to Yao Ming, a global basketball icon
Zion After the young star Zion Williamson
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NBA Arenas

NBA arenas have unique names that can make for interesting and unique dog names, reflecting your love for a particular home court.
Name Description
American American Airlines Center is where Dallas Mavericks play
Amway Amway Center is where the Orlando Magic play
Ball Charlotte Hornets play at the Spectrum Center, formerly known as the Time Warner Cable Arena
Barclays Brooklyn Nets play their home games at the Barclays Center
Chase From Chase Center, Golden State Warriors' arena
Crypto Inspired by the Crypto.com Arena, home to Los Angeles Lakers
FedEx Memphis Grizzlies play at the FedExForum
Fiserv Inspired by Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Bucks' home
Footprint Footprint Center is the home to Phoenix Suns
Garden A nod to Boston's TD Garden, where the Celtics play
Golden Golden 1 Center hosts Sacramento Kings
Little A name inspired by Little Caesars Arena, home to Detroit Pistons
Madison The Madison Square Garden is home to New York Knicks
Moda For Portland Trail Blazers fans, from the Moda Center
Paypal PayPal is the official naming rights holder for Phoenix Suns’ arena
Pepsi A nod to Denver Nuggets' Pepsi Center
Rocket Cleveland Cavaliers play at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Scotiabank Toronto Raptors' arena, the Scotiabank Arena
Smoothie A playful tribute to the Smoothie King Center, home to New Orleans Pelicans
Staples After the iconic Staples Center, home to both the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers
Target Minnesota Timberwolves play their home games at the Target Center
Toyota Toyota Center hosts Houston Rockets
United For fans of the Chicago Bulls, United Center is instantly recognizable
Vivint Utah Jazz fans might recognize this from Vivint Smart Home Arena
Wells Wells Fargo Center is the home court for Philadelphia 76ers
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NBA Terms

Basketball-related terms can make unique and interesting dog names, especially for a basketball-loving pet owner.
Name Description
Alley Refers to an alley-oop, a play wherein a player jumps and catches a pass in mid-air before immediately scoring
Assist Refers to a pass that leads directly to a basket
Block It's a term for a defensive play
Buzzer The sound that signals the end of a game or quarter
Charge A defensive strategy where a player tries to draw a personal foul
Clutch Refers to a player who performs well under pressure
Draft It's the process where teams select players
Dribble A fundamental skill in basketball is dribbling
Dunk It's a scoring move in basketball
Fastbreak Refers to an offensive strategy to move the ball up court faster
Foul It's a violation in basketball
Iso Short for isolation, a play where the ball handler has a one-on-one contest
Jumper It's a type of shot in basketball
Layup It's one of the most basic shots in basketball
MVP Acronym for Most Valuable Player, the best performer of a season
Pick Refers to a screen, a blocking move by an offensive player
Pivot A term used to describe a player's movement in basketball
Rebound When a ball bounces off the rim or backboard, it's a rebound
Rookie A term for a player in their first year
Shoot It's what players do to score points
Slam Refers to a slam dunk, a type of basketball shot
Steal It's when a player takes the ball away from an opponent
Swish It's the sound a ball makes when it goes through the net
Triple Refers to a triple-double, a feat achieved by a player during a game
Zone It's a defensive strategy in basketball
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Coaches Names

Coaches have a significant role in the NBA. Naming your dog after a famous coach can be a tribute to their strategies and leadership.
Name Description
Adelman Rick Adelman, who had successful stints with several teams, is the inspiration
Auerbach A nod to Red Auerbach, the architect of the Celtic's dynasty
Blatt Inspired by David Blatt, who had a successful stint coaching the Cavaliers
Brown This comes from Larry Brown, the only coach to win both an NBA and NCAA championship
Bud Short for Mike Budenholzer, currently coaching the Bucks
Carlisle After Rick Carlisle, one of the best tactical coaches in the league
Casey After Dwane Casey, known for his coaching tenure with the Toronto Raptors
DAntoni For Mike D'Antoni, known for his high-octane offensive systems
Fitch This comes from Bill Fitch, a legendary NBA coach
Fratello An homage to Mike Fratello, who had successful stints with multiple teams
Holzman A tribute to Red Holzman, the legendary Knicks coach
Kerr In tribute to Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors
Lue Like Tyronn Lue, who led the Cavaliers to their first championship
Malone A nod to Michael Malone, who has turned the Nuggets into a powerhouse
McMillan Named after Nate McMillan, known for his coaching tenure with the Pacers
Nelson A tribute to Don Nelson, the winningest coach in NBA history
Phil A nod to the legend Phil Jackson, renowned for his time with the Bulls and Lakers
Popovich A tribute to the master tactician Gregg Popovich of the Spurs
Riley An homage to Pat Riley, one of the greatest NBA coaches
Rivers For Doc Rivers, who has coached several NBA teams to success
Sloan To honor Jerry Sloan, the legendary Jazz coach
Spoelstra Named after Erik Spoelstra, the long-time Heat coach
Thibodeau A nod to Tom Thibodeau, known for his tenacious defensive schemes
VanGundy Inspired by the Van Gundy brothers, both successful NBA coaches
Wilkins After Lenny Wilkins, who had an incredibly long and successful coaching career
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Team Names

Your dog can bear the name of your favorite NBA team to show team spirit and passion for basketball.
Name Description
Blazer A name that celebrates the Portland Trail Blazers, a team with a fighting spirit
Buck Reminiscent of the Milwaukee Bucks, a team with a strong drive
Bull Reminiscent of the Chicago Bulls, one of the most iconic NBA teams
Cavalier A nod to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 2016 NBA champions
Celtic An homage to the Boston Celtics, a dominant force in the NBA
Clipper In tribute to the Los Angeles Clippers, a team on the rise
Grizzly In honor of the Memphis Grizzlies, a team known for their toughness
Hawk In honor of the Atlanta Hawks, a team with a soaring spirit
Heat For fans of the Miami Heat, a team known for their fiery passion
Hornet In tribute to the Charlotte Hornets, a team with a stinging defense
Jazz In honor of the Utah Jazz, a team that plays with rhythm and style
King Inspired by the Sacramento Kings, a team with a royal pedigree
Laker This name is inspired by the Los Angeles Lakers, a popular NBA team
Maverick A nod to the Dallas Mavericks, a team known for their independence
Nugget Inspired by the Denver Nuggets, a team with a golden touch
Pacer An homage to the Indiana Pacers, a team with a steady pace
Piston Linked with Detroit Pistons, a team with a rich NBA history
Raptor In honor of the Toronto Raptors, Canada's only NBA team
Rocket Taken from the Houston Rockets, a team known for their explosive plays
Spur In recognition of the San Antonio Spurs, a team with a strong winning tradition
Sun For fans of the Phoenix Suns, a team that shines brightly
Thunder Paying tribute to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team with a booming presence
Timberwolf A name that celebrates the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team with a wild spirit
Warrior A tribute to the Golden State Warriors, a team with a strong legacy
Wizard In recognition of the Washington Wizards, a team with magical plays
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Player Names

Naming your dog after a beloved NBA player can demonstrate your loyalty and love for the player and the sport.
Name Description
Barkley A play on Charles Barkley's name, perfect for a barky dog
Bird Inspired by Larry Bird, for a dog that's a true team player
Curry A nod to Stephen Curry, for a dog that's quick on its feet
Dirk Honoring Dirk Nowitzki, for a dog that loves to play fetch
Duncan Pays homage to Tim Duncan, good for a calm and composed dog
Durant For fans of Kevin Durant, ideal for a fast running dog
Ewing Honoring Patrick Ewing, ideal for a dog that stands tall
Garnett Inspired by Kevin Garnett, perfect for a dog with a strong will
Harden Inspired by James Harden, for a dog that's a crafty player
Iverson A nod to Allen Iverson, for a small dog with a big heart
Jordan Honors Michael Jordan, a great name for a dog with a high leap
Kareem After Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, ideal for a tall dog breed
Kidd Pays tribute to Jason Kidd, for a dog that's full of energy
Kobe A tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, perfect for a dog with a strong, competitive spirit
Lebron Pays homage to LeBron James, suitable for a dog that's a true leader
Magic Named after Magic Johnson, fitting for a dog with exceptional agility
Malone Named after Karl Malone, fitting for a persistent and hardworking dog
Oscar After Oscar Robertson, for a dog that's versatile and adaptable
Pierce Pays homage to Paul Pierce, for a dog that's steady and dependable
Pippen For those fond of Scottie Pippen, a loyal and dependable sidekick
Russell Named after Bill Russell, perfect for a defensive, protective dog
Shaq Inspired by the legendary Shaquille O'Neal, ideal for a large, powerful dog
Stockton After John Stockton, great for a dog that always assists you
Wade Inspired by Dwyane Wade, for a dog that's swift and agile
Wilt Inspired by Wilt Chamberlain, great for a dog with a strong presence
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