For those familiar with Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Meyers Leonard, it's no strange fact that he's very close to his Husky dog Bella, who's been suffering from Stage 3 kidney failure, according to The Oregonian.
To honor his recovering pupper, the 6-foot-11 big man wore these custom-made socks with Bella's face on them, matching his red and white Nike high-top sneakers.
. @MeyersLeonard11 warming up in socks with his dog Bella's face printed on them pic.twitter.com/woyzbRKbUd
— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) March 21, 2017
The two have become fan favorites after sharing many Twitter and Instagram moments together, even more so in a pet-friendly state like Oregon. Bella had to get an IV at the veterinarian two weeks ago, only to pose for a picture right after.
Praying for my baby 🙏🏼🐾 pic.twitter.com/Lc0qnEFWNr
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard11) March 8, 2017
The two have been so closely connected, that she was even voted to be a part of Leonard's wedding.
Okay everyone I NEED your HELP!! My fiancée has agreed that if I get 3,000+ Retweets Bella gets to be in our wedding! pic.twitter.com/HTaw2emuzs
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard11) July 13, 2015
Here's for a smooth recovery and Leonard keeping watch for her just as she did for him throughout his recovery from surgery last season.