The Denver Nuggets team mascot, Rocky, collapsed during a game last night, sending shockwaves through the basketball community. The incident occurred during a halftime performance, when Rocky was attempting a high-flying acrobatic stunt. The mascot fell to the ground and lay motionless for several minutes before medical personnel rushed to his aid. The crowd watched in stunned silence as Rocky was transported off the court on a stretcher. The cause of the incident is still unknown, but the team has issued a statement assuring fans that Rocky is receiving medical attention and their thoughts are with him. This shocking event serves as a reminder of the risks involved in being a team mascot, as their energetic performances often involve physical feats that put them at risk of injury.
Nuggets mascot was just lowered from the ceiling limp and then just laid down on the floor. Wat pic.twitter.com/3RgWLV4i4c — Dane Carbaugh (@danecarbaugh) November 2, 2013
Let us then hope that no children at the Pepsi Center for the Nuggets home opener on Friday were permanently scarred by watching Rocky get lowered from the rafters via a harness while completely lifeless, only to collapse on the floor and be taken off the court. The NBA is no stranger to injury but typically those injuries are not the result of a team mascot being knocked out while traveling down from an arena s ceiling.
This shocking event serves as a reminder of the risks involved in being a team mascot, as their energetic performances often involve physical feats that put them at risk of injury. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates on Rocky's condition and hoping for a swift recovery..
Nuggets mascot Rocky gives Denver fans a scare after pregame stunt goes awry
A pregame stunt by popular Nuggets mascot Rocky gave fans in Denver quite the scare on Friday night.
Rocky, widely considered one of the best mascots in sports, got the wind knocked out of him as he was being lowered down to the court in a harness before the Nuggets home opener against the Blazers.
Rocky collapsed on the court as horrified fans watched on, according to Denver’s ABC affiliate. The station reported that Rocky was checked by doctors and taken off the court.
The Nuggets later announced that Rocky was okay, but would not return to the game. The costumed mountain lion character is expected back for Denver’s next game against the Spurs on Tuesday.
By the time the Denver Nuggets mascot’s feet touch the court he is apparently out cold.Tom Merolla, an executive producer for Denver’s CBS4, tweeted this horrifying photo of the lifeless body being lowered to the court:
“Can’t lie, seeing Rocky’s lifeless body being lowered was kinda creepy,” tweeted one fan.
Rocky, the popular Denver Nuggets mascot, is seen in action jumping over cheerleaders in January.Rocky took to Twitter Saturday morning to reassure his fans that he was okay.
“Feeling much better, #NuggetsNation! Thanks for your support. I hope to be back in action for 11/5 vs the @Spurs. Go @DenverNuggets!”
The Nuggets didn’t show much life during the home opener and fell to 0-2 on the season with a 113-98 loss.
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The Nuggets later announced that Rocky was okay, but would not return to the game. The costumed mountain lion character is expected back for Denver’s next game against the Spurs on Tuesday.
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Reviews for "Denver Nuggets' Mascot Collapse: A Turning Point for Sports Safety Standards?"
1. John - 1/5: I was really looking forward to seeing the Denver Nuggets team mascot in action, but I was left disappointed after watching the performance. The collapse was not only abrupt but also seemed poorly executed. It felt like a cheap gimmick rather than an exciting part of the show. Overall, it was a letdown and didn't add any value to the event.
2. Sarah - 2/5: The collapse of the Denver Nuggets team mascot was a puzzling moment during the game. While I understand that accidents can happen, it seemed unplanned and out of place. The audience seemed confused rather than entertained, and it took away from the overall experience. I hope they reconsider using such stunts in the future and focus on enhancing the game itself.
3. Mike - 1/5: Witnessing the collapse of the Denver Nuggets team mascot was a complete waste of time. It didn't serve any purpose other than shocking the audience for a moment. The organizers should have put more effort into creating an engaging halftime show instead of resorting to such gimmicks. It was disappointing and left me questioning the direction and priorities of the team management.