NBA mascot power rankings, best past and present

14. Rocky the Mountain Lion: Denver Nuggets

According to the Denver Nuggets’ official website, their mascot, Rocky the Mountain Lion, is a “SuperMascot”. Which begs the question: What exactly does a mascot need to do to become a “SuperMascot”?

Clearly, you don’t need to win any mascot of the year awards, as Rocky has yet to win one. You don’t need a cape or a mask as shown by Rocky’s jumpsuit attire. It seems like he does most of the stunts that the other mascots do. Perhaps his bio will shed some light on this?:

"One of the most recognizable and beloved mascots in the NBA, Supermascot Rocky has become a staple at every Nuggets home game. His daring acrobatics and innovative skits have made his performances eagerly anticipated by fans and players alike."

Nope, that reads like the bio that most of Rocky’s contemporaries receive. Maybe it was his performance in this Bird Box challenge that earned him that distinction.

Cool, but other mascots have achieved this. I’m beginning to think that this “SuperMascot” designation was cooked up by the Nuggets to help their yellow cat stand out.

Rocky is a good mascot and all, but behind those big black eyes lies the mind of a monster. Just look at how he disregards his family to try and woo an unsuspecting Nuggets fan on Valentine’s Day.

Not to mention him trying to deliver hit sticks to youth football players. For shame! No wonder he got his clock cleaned by then-UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. This is a mascot without honor.