Rocky the Mountain Lion - Denver Nuggets Mascot
Who Is Rocky the Mountain Lion?
Rocky the Mountain Lion is a mascot for the NBA’s Denver Nuggets. Rocky is considered one of the NBA’s most popular and funny mascots. According to the Nuggets official website, Rocky stands 5’ 10” tall and weighs 154 lbs. His tail length measures in at 3 feet!
When Did Rocky the Mountain Lion Debut?
Rocky debuted at a Denver Nugget’s home game on December 15th, 1990 when the Nuggets lost to the Phoenix Suns by a score of 142 to 134.
Who’s Inside Rocky the Mountain Lion?
Ken Soloman is known as the person to portray Rocky the Mountain Lion during Nuggets games,.
How much does Rocky the Mountain Lion make?
Yahoo! reports that Rocky the Mountain Lion makes almost ten times more than the average mascot, making almost $625,000.
History of Rocky the Mountain Lion
Was Rocky the Mountain Lion the only Denver Nuggets mascot?
Yes, Rocky is the only mascot in Denver Nugget’s history.
Rocky the Mountain Lion Fun Facts
Rocky was spotted at a 2016 GOP rally unannounced. The matter was investigated by Denver Nuggets management and dealt with internally.