The Los Angeles Clippers unveiled a new mascot at halftime of the team’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night at Staples Center.
His name is Chuck The Condor, and he looks like the love child of Gonzo and Toucan Sam.
CLIPPERS NEW MASCOT pic.twitter.com/KC3Wy8ptFv
— The Comeback (@comeback_sports) March 1, 2016
The new LA Clippers mascot. pic.twitter.com/RX3UyizkW3 — Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) March 1, 2016
It’s me, Chuck! #HiChuck pic.twitter.com/Po9fdgavoV
— Chuck The Condor (@ChuckTheCondor) March 1, 2016
The Clippers took this bird and made its face more horrifying pic.twitter.com/ruXnYpKjSn — Rodger Sherman (@rodger_sherman) March 1, 2016
We quickly got a look at Chuck The Condor’s trampoline dunking skills as well:
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Chuck (The Condor) https://t.co/c74kY7xY6y — Six Second Sports (@sixsecsports) March 1, 2016
But this is perhaps the best part… we even got a STEVE BALLMER TRAMPOLINE DUNK (although he barely made it):
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer hits the trampoline dunk, celebrates with new mascot, “Chuck the Condor” pic.twitter.com/NyqqXEISew
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) March 1, 2016
And yes, Chuck The Condor has already gotten the Crying Jordan treatment:
Ladies & Gentlemen: CHUCK THE CONDOR!!!! pic.twitter.com/XkCdAb7Fde
— Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) March 1, 2016