Denver Post fileDenver Nuggets mascot Rocky helped Chauncey Billups get limbered up before the game. (Denver Post file)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets mascot Rocky gets sprayed with silly string in the stands by other mascots for Rocky's birthday at the Pepsi Center during the game against the Charlotte Hornets Jan. 05, 2019.
Denver Post fileRocky honored Tim Tebow following the win Friday night. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 117-104 Friday night, January 13, 2012 at the Pepsi Center. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Mascot Rocky entertains the crowd during the Nuggets Blazers game at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets Mascot gets the crowd going during player introductions against the Boston Celtics Jan. 7, 2014 at Pepsi Center.
John Leyba, The Denver PostThe Nuggets mascot, Rocky, does some tricks before the second quarter. The Denver Nuggets took on the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round Series at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. on April 20, 2013.
Denver Post fileWashington Wizards Michael Jordan signs a ball for Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky during Wednesday night's game in Denver at the Pepsi Center. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets mascot does his high flying dunk before the game against the New York Knicks March 8, 2016 at Pepsi Center. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
John Leyba, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - MARCH 06: Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky heads out on a Harley Davidson for introductions during the Nuggets game against the Dallas Mavericks March 6, 2016 at Pepsi Center. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - JANUARY 10: Super mascot Rocky entertains the fans during a break in the action between the Charlotte Hornets and the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on January 10, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Hornets 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 21: Super Mascot Rocky of the Denver Nuggets performs with the Denver Nuggets Dancers during a break in the action against the Boston Celtics at Pepsi Center on February 21, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets mascot Rocky celebrates leading of the game against L.A. Lakers in the 4th quarter of the game at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo., on Friday, May 4, 2012.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - DECEMBER 14: Super mascot Rocky performs with the Denver Nuggets Dancers during a break in the action between the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on December 14, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - MARCH 03: Super mascot Rocky of the Denver Nuggets turns the camera on the cameraman as they face the Milwaukee Bucks at Pepsi Center on March 3, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Bucks 106-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Super mascot Rocky interacts with referee Brian Forte (C) as referee Steve Anderson (L) stands by at Pepsi Center on January 17, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 113-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Super mascot Rocky entertains the crowd as the Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Pepsi Center on January 17, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 113-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - DECEMBER 14: Denver Nuggets super mascot Rocky kisses the hand of referee Lauren Holtkamp #7 as they face the San Antonio Spurs at Pepsi Center on December 14, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Spurs defeated the Nuggets 99-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
John Leyba, The Denver PostDENVER, CO. - APRIL 20: The Nuggets are joined by their mascot, Rocky, as they get ready to begin the game. The Denver Nuggets took on the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round Series at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. on April 20, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
Denver Post fileDenver Post photographer John Leyba and Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky take a photo during Nuggets media day September 29, 2014 at Pepsi Center. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - JANUARY 07: Super mascot Rocky of the Denver Nuggets welcomes referee Violet Palmer as she oversees the action between the Orlando Magic and the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on January 7, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Rocky, the mascot of the Denver Nuggets supports the team against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
John Leyba, The Denver PostNuggets mascot Rocky puts his arm around Nugget Carmelo Anthony as Cavalier LeBron James watches from the bench during the All-Star Rookie Challenge at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Friday Feb. 18, 2005.
John Leyba, The Denver PostNuggets mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion read the Denver Post comics section as the Denver Nuggets faced the Los Angeles Lakers in a first-round series of the NBA Playoffs Monday, April 28, 2008 at the Pepsi Center in Denver (John Leyba, Denver Post file)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets mascot Rocky stands on stilts as players take the court during the first quarter at the Pepsi Center on Sunday, April 15, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Nuggets mascot Rocky flies through the air during a break in the game at Pepsi Center in Denver.
Associated Press fileSPECIAL TO THE DENVER POST--Houston Rockets Charles Barkley, left, tries to shake hands with his old nemesis, Denver Nuggets mascot "Rocky" during the game against the Vancouver Grizzlies Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in Houston. Sir Charles and Rocky have had a contentious relationship over the years and Rocky came to Houston to surprise Barkley on his final game in the NBA. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky helped Chauncey Billups get limbered up before the game. (Denver Post file)
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Getting your player ready...
Denver Nuggets SuperMascot Rocky is one of the most well known mascots in sports today. He is up there with the Phillie Phanatic and the San Diego Chicken. Rocky is known for his wild acrobatics and thrilling stunts that Nuggets fans have come to love over the years.
Rocky made his NBA debut on Dec. 15, 1990.




























