Air Bud (1997)

Life hasn’t been too hot for Josh Framm, a 12-year old boy who just lost his father and has moved to a whole new city. Without any friends and an inclination toward shyness, Josh prefers to practice alone rather than try out for the team. That all changes when Josh meets Buddy, a runaway golden retriever with a wicked talent for shooting hoops. They become fast friends and quickly form a dynamic duo on the school basketball team. Their talent generates a media frenzy that attracts Buddy’s greedy former owner, who wants to cash in on his suddenly lucrative pup.