Myles Garrett and Chloe Kim's Unconventional Travel Ritual: Competitive Pokémon Gaming
While many celebrity couples might opt for exclusive VIP lounges or velvet-rope experiences during international travel, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Olympic snowboard champion Chloe Kim have forged a distinctly different path. Their preferred method of quality time involves intense Pokémon battles on gaming consoles and mobile devices.
The Gaming Connection That Defines Their Relationship
In a revealing Sports Illustrated video feature detailing "23 personal facts" about his life, Garrett's face lit up when discussing how he and Kim actually spend their time together while traveling. The NFL superstar didn't hesitate to share their unique bonding ritual.
"Me and Chloe we play a lot of Pokémon, so that is one thing we share, especially when we travel, her trying to build a better team than me," Garrett explained with evident enthusiasm.
This revelation came while Garrett was supporting Kim during her silver-medal performance in the women's halfpipe competition at Livigno, Italy, on February 12th. The timing is particularly noteworthy given Garrett's recent professional achievements—the 30-year-old pass rusher just shattered the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks during the 2025-26 campaign.
Olympic Pressure Meets Pokémon Strategy
Kim has independently confirmed their gaming tradition. Following her silver-medal victory, she told People magazine that their celebration was refreshingly low-key.
"Seeing them as happy as I was made my heart melt... We had dinner and a little celebratory champagne, then my mom and I played video games," Kim revealed, specifically mentioning Pokémon when pressed for details.
The couple's travel routine has become remarkably clear: long international flights, immense Olympic pressure, the backdrop of a record-breaking NFL season, and their personal reset button involves strategic Pokémon battles in hotel rooms. For a couple who only went public with their relationship in 2025, this specific, delightfully nerdy detail helps explain why sports fans have embraced them as their new favorite athletic pairing.
Beyond Gaming: Poetry and Public Adoration
The Pokémon revelation represents just one facet of why Garrett and Kim have captured public attention this week. In the same Sports Illustrated feature, Garrett discussed his passion for writing and even read a poem he composed specifically for Kim.
After describing his creative process, Garrett shared lines from his work. Kim could be heard off-camera describing the poem as "so sweet" and admitting it moved her to tears. Garrett responded by gently teasing her emotional reaction before delivering the heartfelt verses:
"You enrapture fools to kings, and exist without a peer, put on this Earth for many things, but our love is why you're here."
Video clips of this intimate moment have circulated widely across social media platforms, with fans flooding comment sections to express admiration for Garrett's open affection and declaring "Myles and Chloe" their new favorite sports couple.
Overcoming Adversity Together
Kim's own Olympic journey adds significant emotional weight to their story. The snowboarder suffered a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum just weeks before the Games, only returning to snow approximately one week before competition. Despite these physical setbacks and her own admission of experiencing a dark mental period before arriving in Livigno, Kim fought tenaciously to secure her silver medal.
Garrett has been visibly present throughout this challenging journey—arriving in Italy with professional camera equipment to serve as Kim's personal photographer, posting a Valentine's Day message declaring her the "GOAT" and his Valentine following her medal achievement, all while navigating his own professional circumstances where his Browns finished 5-12 and missed the playoffs despite his individual record-breaking season.
Their relationship showcases a compelling blend of elite athletic achievement, personal vulnerability, and shared passions that extend far beyond their respective sports. From competitive Pokémon gaming sessions to poetic declarations of affection, Garrett and Kim have presented a multidimensional portrait of modern athletic romance that resonates deeply with fans worldwide.
