Kenn Solomon has been winning fans since 1990, and he's come out of retirement for the basketball championship.
But the fan favorite quietly hung up his paws two years ago, passing the mountain lion suit to his son, Drake Solomon. could be seen sporting a purple-dyed soul patch as he coached Drake during Rocky's half-court shots. A second Solomon son, Cade, serves as Rocky's minder during games, while a third, Garett, works as Hooper, the mascot for the Detroit Pistons.
But then, a medical issue landed Drake on the mascot injured reserve list this year. The Nuggets didn't have to look far for a replacement, though: Dad was ready to suit back up...and enjoy the first championship games of his long career., have kept quiet about who's inside the Rocky suit. While a beloved, longtime NBA mascot passing his suit to his son seems a layup of a public relations story, KSE has evidenced zero interest in courting press regarding that subject.
When asked about the team's X factor, Nuggets coach Michael Malone responded,"No doubt, Rocky," during a May 30 appearance on theAs Rocky, Kenn Solomon certainly was the team's X factor during three decades of poor play and heartbreak. Even when the Nuggets sucked and the actual team wasn't the draw, Rocky kept fans coming out.
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