Being around puppies can lighten up anyone's mood -- just ask Warriors guard Jordan Poole.
Before the Warriors' matchup against the Kings on Monday night at Chase Center, the 23-year-old arrived at the arena with a furry little friend in his arms.
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Walking through the tunnel on the way to the locker room, Poole posed with the adorable pup.
"Check it out, new tunnel fit accessory?" Poole asked those around him.
The Warriors' guard then continued to walk with the pup into the locker room.
While fans might swoon over the puppy's appearance pregame, the reason why Poole brought the puppy to the arena was in honor of Pet Adoption Week.
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The Warriors and Pet Smart were hosting some adorable animals, including the pup Poole walked in with, and fans were able to play with 15 puppies pregame before some arrived with the players during their pregame walk-in.
At halftime Monday, four puppies will participate in the Pet Smart Puppy Race. Lastly, all the dogs that participated in the activities will be up for adoption, with Donte DiVincenzo matching all adoption fees.
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Warriors fans are hoping that the addition of the pup to Poole's tunnel entrance can relax him and help him perform at the championship level he reached during the 2021-22 NBA season.