Does Rocky, the Denver Nuggets mascot, actually make $625K?

Rocky, the Denver Nugget's high-soaring mountain lion, is the highest-paid NBA mascot. He earns $650,000 a year. The standard rate is $750 an hour. Corporate partners get a slight cut of the rate down to $500. In-game visits cost $135 for season pass holders and $150 for non-pass holders.

Kenn Solomon was chosen to be Denver Nuggets' mascot in 1990. FOX31 reporters have seen multiple people donning the costume recently at various Nuggets events and games. It is believed the role is being kept within the family. Hugo the Hornet is the highest-paid mascot wearer in the entire league. Charlotte Hornets pay Hugo $100K per performance.