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Benny the Bull is the #2 Most Popular NBA Mascot according to Fans

Jan 19, 2023

Arguably Chicago‘s best team mascot, Benny The Bull, is #2 in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls‘ mascot was the second-most favorite chosen in a fan poll by nj.bet.

Sep 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) Benny the Bull and guard Lonzo Ball (2) pose for photos during Chicago Bulls Media Day at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

In the poll of 900 fans, Benny only lost out to Grizz of the Memphis Grizzlies, who is best known for jumping through a ring of fire.

Jan 9, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies mascot Super Grizz performs during a timeout during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

The top 5 looked like this…

  1. Grizz of the Memphis Grizzlies
  2. Benny The Bull of the Chicago Bulls
  3. Moondog of the Cleveland Cavaliers
  4. Henry the Hawk of the Atlanta Hawks
  5. Rocky the Mountain Lion of the Denver Nuggets

Which mascot did fans want to get rid of? Lucky the Leprechaun of the Boston Celtics.

Sep 27, 2021; Canton, MA, USA; Boston Celtics mascot Lucky the Leprechaun during Celtics Media Day in Canton MA. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Source: NBC 5 Chicago

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