Louie gets the stamp of approval from me. I like his headband, but he's not quite goofy enough for my taste. Clutch is supposed to be a bear, but he looks more like a mouse. Billy is adorable. Bear — which stands for Twin Cities Bear — is the mascot for the Minnesota Twins. According to Tampa Bay folklore, the fuzzy creature climbed out of the Gulf of Mexico and into Rays fans' hearts back in 1998. On the whole, I'm not that impressed. Sorry to this man. Not bad, bird. Bango is adorable, likable, and pure. He represents the region, sure, but he's not a nugget. I'm pretty much indifferent when it comes to the New Jersey Devil. Inside access. Oh, and, given his name, his silence in the realm of politics is deafening. In fact, he regularly (lovingly) bites fans heads at San Jose Sharks games. His smile is a little creepy, as are his orange eyes, but ultimately he represents Denver with valor. De Koninklijke Nederlandse Beroepsorganisatie van Accountants is de bij wet ingestelde beroepsorganisatie die haar leden helpt bij het goed uitvoeren van hun beroep. Chance is a Gila Monster, and not only do I hate him and find him scary, but he doesn't even make sense! Staley Da Bear represents "da Bears," of course. Sorry to the borough of Queens. Like his squad, Southpaw is a man of the South Side of Chicago, and he derives his name from the area as well as the fact that he's a lefty. Plus, he was created to honor Milt Mason, a Brewers superfan who camped out atop the scoreboard at Milwaukee County Stadium for 40 days to help grow the attendance at the team's games. Like Screech, SlapShot is also a bald eagle, and he is a true patriot. He's a little offputting, but he's simultaneously very endearing. Wild Wing is supposed to be an intimidating mascot, and his fierce, dark eyes and hockey mask certainly do the job. He is Crunch, the mascot for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he's pretty much all you can ask for in a mascot. High marks for Gnash. He's a purple Triceratops inspired by a 7-foot-long, 1,000-pound Triceratops fossil recovered at Coors Field while the stadium was being built. He edges out those other Lions thanks to his clever name. Once again, I have absolutely no idea what Burnie is, but I do know that he's wonderful. All rights reserved This was never a fair fight, and we all knew it. The Raptor is equal parts gimmick, personality, innovation and inflatable version of himself that eats people — and that's tough to top. Let's hope what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, in this instance. Why, though? I really do. Nope. I just don't think he really looks like a whale. Gritty is an orange-furred, googly-eyed, hot dog-loving ice monster who emerged from the depths of Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center and captured the hearts of, well, everyone. His closest friends are Sam the Eagle, Big Bird, and Larry Bird, and I have nothing but respect for the consistency. You can ask Russell Westbrook about that. You're in Detroit, Roary! Youppi! The Gorilla is a legend, through and through. Celebs With NBA Mascots Shoot Your Shot! Look at this guy! And don't get me started on the fact that I can see his toes. Gila Monsters are normally orangey-pink and black, but the Golden Knights changed Chance's look to match the team's color scheme. Grizzly bears are awesome, but Grizz is a super-grizzly — and that makes him the best bear on the planet. Specifically, this Lakers fan (and yes, it's the same guy as the one in the picture above). Both Pierre T. Pelican's name and genealogy represent New Orleans beautifully, but that's where the beauty ends when it comes to the New Orleans Pelicans' mascot. No braces, no problem. He's not at all intimidating and actually quite cute. Look at this guy! I don't know what type of creature the Phillie Phanatic was meant to be at his inception (birth? Account active Personally, however, I wish the Anaheim Ducks had opted for a cuter duck mascot. Help | Viewer Feedback | Press | Advertise With Us | Jobs | FOX Cincy | RSS | Site Map Another one! Two mascots, Go the Gorilla and Rocky the Mountain Lion were ranked fourth[1] and ninth[2] respectively on AskMen.com's top 10 sports mascots. G-Wiz is supposed to be a basketball-playing wizard of some kind, which makes one wonder what kind of spell he accidentally cast on himself to turn into Big Bird's blue best friend. The Raptor is undoubtedly a solid mascot, and he's the center of an enduring Raptors brand. Freddie Falcon is cute and his feathers help him stand out from the flock of bird mascots in the majors. Revolutionary War? He roamed the hills of Oklahoma alone, the tale goes until a group of men "who carried similar powers" arrived in Oklahoma City in 2009. ", took a legendary tumble out of the stands, gave the forecast for a local news channel, inspired by a 7-foot-long, 1,000-pound Triceratops fossil, Top athletes and their furry friends: the 62 best pets in the world of sports. Though his appearance doesn't feature all the bells and whistles that many of his mascot counterparts boast, his legacy is among the most iconic in all of baseball. I know he's iconic, but Mr. Met isn't a particularly creative mascot. Also hilarious. I'm sorry, but he's scary looking, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. The NBA mascot everyone else tried to emulate. KC Wolf is a bit mousey looking, as far as wolves go. But best of all, his name reminds me of the iconic bit from "Arrested Development.". as well as other partner offers and accept our, Hector Vivas/LatinContent via Getty Images, Roy K. 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He's another big cat, but he gets the edge because he's got blue fur and I like the tuft of yellow on his head. Related: You can apply to be Lucky yourself right now! Still, those creepy eyes aren't helping the cause. Beware. ThunderBug boasts that his favorite movie is "A Bug's Life" and that his favorite band is The Beatles, so his brand is extremely strong and also extremely adorable. The Texas Rangers mascot, Rangers Captain, is a palomino horse that many fans find quite creepy. There must be something in the "wooder" over in the City of Brotherly Love because their mascots are the best in the business. Sorry to this man. One could argue that the Seattle Mariners' mascot should be a sea creature, but I quite like the fuzzy and adorable Mariner Moose. Paws — the mascot for the Detroit Tigers — has a cute name. Same thing as Pierre T. Pelican, but he gets the edge because the Blackhawks are amongst the NHL's best. Bernie the St. Bernard is yet another good boy. None will matter as much as this one. Aside from that, Toro doesn't bring too much to the table. since. Named in honor of the Mile High City, Miles is, well, a Bronco. Gnash really ticks all the boxes: he's got a great name, a cute-yet-fierce appearance, and a backstory that reflects the history of Nashville. Low marks from me, even if his motorcycle is cool. Take a look through our gallery of celebrities with NBA mascots to see all the stars that have showed up to support their team on the court! Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. Plus, I hear he and Patrick Mahomes are tight, which ups his street cred considerably. Clutch gets bonus points for helping out with the only acceptable in-arena marriage proposal. I just want to boop his nose and give him a hug. And, best of all, he's not a walking music note! A selection of our best stories daily based on your reading preferences. NBA Mascots Giant Popcorn Party - NBA All Star Game 2016 Toronto Youppi! He's unique, he's fuzzy, and he's got eyes that stare straight into your soul. He's a lion with a crown embedded into his skull, which is admittedly a bit weird, but it's good that he knows his worth. Pity points for Stormy, too. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Top marks for Blue. Either way, he brings me joy, and that's all we can ask for in a mascot. Hooper is a horse, which makes sense given that he represents the Detroit Pistons, but his large, round nose and two-toned mane give him a bit extra flare. Watch Queue Queue. I'll give him the edge because his name is marginally more creative. I like Hugo. Plus, I like it when he rappels down to the ice. We're all glad to have this giant vespida back. In fact, he can often be spotted in the background of professional photos reacting emphatically to what's happening on the ice. I'm sorry, Baltimore Orioles fans. Sorry, Franklin, you're still a good boy. Everything about Blooper is perfect. He's a silly-looking penguin with an extremely punny name and a darling disposition. He looks like a raven and that's what counts. There aren't many other major-league dinos in circulation, which is cool. Look at those eyes and tell me there's a better mascot in the NBA. Is that so much to ask? He also looks a lot like Crash Bandicoot, which wins him points in my book. We have no choice but to stan. In 1997, the mascots started having an annual meeting at the NBA Mascot Conference. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these TERMS OF USE and UPDATED PRIVACY POLICY. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! You know it when you see it, though. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a mascot that is a bobcat? He genuinely rocks the famous Miami Vice jerseys better than anyone. Howler is a Coyote, although he kind of looks like a bear. Mascotting is no joke, folks. He doesn't even have hands, but I'd trust him to haul in the game-winning snag with those slick flippers. Somehow, Raymond is nothing and everything all in one. Listen, I feel for Rampage. As a result, I'm not really sure how to feel about him. Plus, his name is a reference to Edgar Allan Poe, the acclaimed writer who was a Baltimore native. T.C. He is said to have spent years living behind the old-fashioned scoreboard displayed on the Green Monster before emerging from his home and becoming an emblem for the franchise. Either way, neither mascot has anything to do with the Rockets or the city of Houston. But, when it comes down to it, animal cruelty is never cool, so the Red Wings mascot gets low marks from me. Staley. But, frankly, I find The Oriole Bird offputting. But aside from the dearth of dinosaur mascots in the majors — and his reigning champion status — he's pretty standard. What a goof! No one wants to see a real, human face on their mascot. While we wait for the action to pick back up, I decided to do some research on the mascots from each team in the Big Four leagues — the MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL. There's no denying their basketball knowledge. Waiting for your permission to load the comments. But I won't like to you — his chicken legs weird me out a bit. Can Jazz Bear play saxophone, and does he want to start a band? He's a cross between cute and fierce and, lucky for him, represents one of the best NHL teams in recent history. Spartacat — the official mascot of the Ottowa Senators — is virtually indistinguishable from my reflection in the mirror anytime before 8 a.m., which renders him familiar yet somewhat jarring.