NBA Mascots: The Full List by Team
From Benny the Bull to Rocky the Mountain Lion — every official NBA mascot, and the handful of teams that skip the costume entirely.
Most NBA arenas have a second star running the sideline every night: the mascot. Some have been part of their franchise's identity for over 50 years; a few teams skip the costume altogether. Here's the full team-by-team rundown.
Mascots are part of the in-arena show at nearly every NBA venue.
Three teams — the Lakers, Knicks, and Nets — are the NBA's most notable holdouts without an official mascot.
NBA Mascots by Team
| TEAM | MASCOT |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | Harry the Hawk |
| Boston Celtics | Lucky the Leprechaun |
| Charlotte Hornets | Hugo the Hornet |
| Chicago Bulls | Benny the Bull |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Moondog |
| Dallas Mavericks | Champ |
| Denver Nuggets | Rocky the Mountain Lion |
| Detroit Pistons | Hooper |
| Golden State Warriors | Thunder |
| Houston Rockets | Clutch the Bear |
| Indiana Pacers | Boomer the Panther |
| LA Clippers | Chuck the Condor |
| Los Angeles Lakers | None |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Grizz |
| Miami Heat | Burnie |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Bango |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Crunch |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Pierre the Pelican |
| New York Knicks | None |
| Brooklyn Nets | None (official) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Rumble the Bison |
| Orlando Magic | Stuff the Magic Dragon |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Franklin the Dog |
| Phoenix Suns | Go the Gorilla |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Blaze the Trail Cat |
| Sacramento Kings | Slamson the Lion |
| San Antonio Spurs | The Coyote |
| Toronto Raptors | Raptor |
| Utah Jazz | Bear |
| Washington Wizards | G-Wiz |
Team mascots occasionally change names, costumes, or get temporarily retired — treat this as a general reference rather than a live roster.
The Teams Without a Mascot
Not every franchise plays the mascot game. The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets are the most notable holdouts — historically leaning on courtside celebrity culture, dance squads, and in-arena hype instead of a costumed character.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NBA teams don't have a mascot?
The Lakers, Knicks, and Nets are the most notable NBA franchises without an official on-court mascot.
What is the most famous NBA mascot?
Benny the Bull of the Chicago Bulls, performing since the 1969-70 season, is one of the most recognizable mascots in the league.
Why don't the Lakers have a mascot?
The Lakers have historically relied on their star-studded courtside crowd and cheerleading squad for in-arena entertainment instead.
