By Dan Savage
Dec. 10, 2015
ORLANDO – There’s no question that STUFF is one of the best mascots that sports has ever seen.
Just this season alone, he’s gone toe-to-toe with Robin Lopez, landed Olympic-worthy backflips off ladders and terrorized opposing fans far and wide.
But now, STUFF is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
Gameops.com recently named the Magic’s loveable green dragon as one of 2015’s top three mascots in all of sports, a field that included characters from both professional and college ranks.
“While many mascots are cutting and pasting standards, STUFF continues to innovate and create,” the site explained. “In the NBA, where there is a wealth of mascot talent (he stands) out in the crowded field.”
Standing out has never been a problem for STUFF, who makes drilling half-court backwards shots look routine.
“STUFF also continues to showcase a wide range of skills, from gymnastics to dance to comedy,” Gameops.com added.
They must have done their research. After all, how many mascots could hop on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, battle Hashtag in a dance off and emerge as the people’s champion?
Very few, if any.
That’s why STUFF is at the top of any mascot list, including this one.