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Photos: Super Mascot Rocky only Nugget to start NBA All-Star Game

Last night, the starters for the NBA All-Star Game were announced, and no Nuggets made the cut -- and while Kenneth Faried could still be named as a reserve next week, he's a long shot. Fortunately, though, Denver will still be represented...by Rocky, one of just four team mascots to...
By Michael RobertsJanuary 18, 2013
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Last night, the starters for the NBA All-Star Game were announced, and no Nuggets made the cut — and while Kenneth Faried could still be named as a reserve next week, he’s a long shot. Fortunately, though, Denver will still be represented…by Rocky, one of just four team mascots to be invited.

Celebrate by checking out the following gallery from Rocky’s Facebook page. Nice going, All-Star.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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