Along with “Benny the Bull” in Chicago, or “Coyote” in San Antonio, “Rocky” in Denver is undoubtedly one of the best-known NBA mascots. And the highest paid, so much so that rumors even spoke of an astronomical salary for the position, which would approach a million dollars! Even if the truth is, we know, lower.
CBS News announces in any case that the Nuggets are looking for a new employee, by September 1, to don the mountain lion costume.
What qualities are required for this position? Know how to play basketball – at least shoot and dribble – and have three years of experience in the world of mascots. The 2023 champions also hope to find someone who has gymnastic training, a university degree and who measures between 1m65 and 1m75.
As for the salary, which could motivate some, our colleagues specify that the future Rocky could receive between 70,000 and 130,000 dollars per season. A big drop compared to the $625,000 of the previous Rocky…
