In his second season as Rocky, the Nuggets' 2022-2023 championship run, Drake began experiencing pain in his right hip after a bout of COVID, subsequently diagnosed as avascular necrosis, a condition in which his femur bones weren't getting enough blood flow, causing them to degenerate. Drake had surgery to treat the condition in March 2023, and returned as Rocky after the championship season ended. But the pain endured, and in February 2024 doctors said he needed a double hip replacement. Six months later, he was out.
In their comments on the Westword Facebook post of the lawsuit news, the court of public opinion weighs in on his case. Says Bill:
Tough shoes to fill following his dad. Expectations that he might be as good. Never showed, that I saw. I wish him well in his recovery and future endeavors.Adds Mitchell:
He wasn't a good Rocky, unfortunately.Counters Lazer:
Hand him over the cash.Confirms Tj:
I work in HR and unless he was a 1099 contract employee, he’s gonna winSuggests JoDi:
I understand his feelings are hurt, but did he expect the Nuggets to hold all games until he felt better? They still have a job to do; it sucks. They should be better humans. But as far as business goes, business is just business.Responds Jay:
Kenn Solomon created Rocky. The family deserved better treatment from the Denver Nuggets.And David concludes:
Why do adult sports addicts need a fucking cartoon character for their games?What do you think of Drake Solomon's case? Rocky the mascot in general? Post a comment or share your thoughts at [email protected].
