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The Denver Nuggets are hiring someone to fill-in as Rocky

Mar 29, 2024, 3:51 PM | Updated: 9:27 pm

Many consider the Denver Nuggets mascot, Rocky, to be the best mascot in all of sports, and now is your chance to be him!!

Kroenke Sports Enterprises, the ownership group of the Nuggets, currently has a job posting on their website for a “Mascot Handler & On-Call Mascot Performer.”

The job that pays $25 per hour is described as, “a world-class performer and ambassador for our sports properties at public appearances and potentially some home games. You will also act as the primary handler for the full-time mascot performer at every home game. “There’s a full list of requirements, but surprising making a backwards half court shot, or doing a backflip off a trampoline while dunking a basketball are not listed.

Apply here.

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