Mascot Face-Off by Laura Davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt Western Conference Semi-Finals en-us 2019-09-12 21:17:12 UTC 2026-03-22 01:02:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Personal Information laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383531094 City: Houston, TX
First appearance: 1995
Height: 6’8”
Weight: 2 Much
Species: Ursus Arripius
]]> 2019-09-12 21:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383531094 Statistics laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383531411 Guffaws Averaged Per Game: 30.2
Hugs Averaged Per Game: 193.76
Cans of Silly String Used Per Game: 19.5
Autographs Signed Per Game: 312.8
Awards: 
  • Mascot of the Year 2005; 2013
  • Mascot Leadership Award 2009; 2010
]]> 2019-09-12 21:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383531411 Community Involvement laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383578845
  • 250 local appearances each year (on average)
  • Has performed over 1,400 school shows at more than 400 schools in front of 900,000+ students 
  • Has released 7 children’s story books in partnership with local non-profits
  • Spokesperson for the United Way of Greater Houston and Life Gift (an organ donor awareness organization)
  • Trains and mentors mascots at all levels (high school - professional)
  • Has hugged more Houstonians than anyone else on the planet

    • ]]>     2019-09-13 00:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383578845     Motto laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383579242 SMILES!

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  • "AIR" or inflatable mascots
  • mascot bowling
  • mascot stilt boxing

    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383580775     Social Media laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383581641
  • Twitter (9,544 followers)
  • Facebook (141,000 people like page)
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383581641     Criticism laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383581918
  • Looks like a mouse
  • Physical fitness?

    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383581918     Personal Information laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383584175 City: Salt Lake City, UT
    First appearance: 1993
    Height: 6’
    Weight: 250 Lbs
    Species: Ursus Nulla Duo
    ]]>     2019-09-13 01:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383584175     Statistics laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383584374 Vertical (on trampoline): 14 ft
    Ladders climbed: 1000+
    Highest ladder climb: 25 ft
    Cans of Silly String Used: 55,000+
    Awards:
    • 5-Time Mascot of the Year 
    • 8-Time Mascot Leadership Award Winner
    ]]>     2019-09-13 01:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383584374     Community Involvement laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383584521
  • $1,000,000+ raised for charity (lifetime)
  • 300+ charities assisted (Lifetime)
  • 15,000+ community service hours (lifetime)
  • 40+ community awards (lifetime)
  • Founded Bear Hugs for Kids, an initiative to support local children
  • Appears at 40 school assemblies per year

    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383584521     Mission laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383584835 Wants to encourage students to live a healthy lifestyle]]> 2019-09-13 01:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383584835 Known For laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383585083
  • Rappelling from catwalks high above court
  • Sledding on plastic sleds
  • Handstands on ladders at center court

    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383585083     Social Media laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383585332
  • Twitter (4,707 followers)
  • Facebook (6,310 people like page)
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383585332     Criticism laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383585583
  • Scary looking
  • Wookie?

    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383585583     Personal Information laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383587697 City: Denver, CO
    First appearance: 1990
    Height: 5’10”
    Weight: 154 Lbs
    Tail length: 3 Ft
    Species: Leonum Lapidosum
    ]]>     2019-09-13 01:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383587697     Community Involvement laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588006
  • Integral part of community 
  • Countless appearances at schools in Colorado
  • Appears at all Nuggets’ charity events 
  • Works alongside mascots and players from the Avalanche and Mammoths as part of Kroenke Sports Charities to impact more than 1,000,000 people per year
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588006     Known For laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588192
  • Doing backflip dunks off a 30-foot ladder
  • Being so active that he usually needs an iv after the game due to dehydration

    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588192     Social Media laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588488
  • Twitter (387 followers)
  • Facebook (5,300 people like page)
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588488     Criticism laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588786 2019-09-13 01:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588786 Criticism laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588790
  • Lightning bolt tail
  • Trolls  opposing teams’ players
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588790     Personal Information laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588969 City: San Antonio, TX
    First appearance: 1983
    Height: About as tall as David Robinson
    Weight: Prefers Not To say
    Species: Entertainus Carnivorous
    Vaccinations: Current
    ]]>     2019-09-13 01:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383588969     Statistics laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383589525
  • Cartoon Network's Hall of Game award for "Most Awesome Mascot" 2013
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383589525     Statistics laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383589815
  • Has caught more bats than any NBA mascot
  • Mascot of the year 2014
  • NBA Video Skit of the Year award winner 2007, 2010, 2014, and 2015 
  • GameOps Mascot of the Year 2006. 
  • 23-Time NBA’s MVV (Most Valuable Varmint) 
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383589815     Community Involvement laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383590044
  • Known for being fans’ best friend
  • Participates in Over 400 community events per year
  • Is known for doing more community appearances than any other NBA mascot
  • Interacts with more than 1,000,000 people per year
  • Integral member of the Silver and Black Give Back Foundation, supporting programs that include: The Team Up Challenge, Spurs Youth Basketball, and Operation Renovation
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383590044     Mottos laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383590434
  • Fans’ Best Friend
  • #PantsOptional
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383590434     Known For laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383590614
  • Catching bats during games
  • Losing an eye during games
  • Pioneering the t-shirt cannon
  • Holding the NBA record for most T-shirts launched during a timeout
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383590614     Social Media laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383590849
  • Twitter (32, 500 followers)
  • Instagram (72,100 followers)
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383590849     Criticism laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383591014
  • Doesn’t wear pants
  • Named most terrifying mascot in Texas
    • ]]>     2019-09-13 01:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383591014     laura_e_davenport https://padlet.com/laura_e_davenport/xk66ddok3tlt/wish/383608280 Mascots are evaluated according to:
    • Impact
    • Inspiration
    • Creativity 
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