Philadelphia 76ers Look For New Mascot

Goodbye Hip Hop.

As previously mentioned the Philadelphia 76ers have new ownership that includes Will Smith.  Today that new ownership announced they are searching for a new mascot.

“Chief Executive Officer and co-Owner Adam Aron announced today that its rabbit mascot, Hip-Hop, informed the team’s new ownership group that he has fallen in love, married and will relocate to a rural part of Pennsylvania to start a family. He will therefore be unable to serve as the 76ers team mascot going forward, and will not again appear at a Sixers game.”

The 76ers have hired Emmy award winning Muppets creator Jim Henson and Raymond Entertainment Group whose founder, David Raymond, was the original Phillie Phanatic to find Hip Hop’s replacement.  Hip Hop has been a fixture at 76ers games since 2001 when he replaced Big Shot.  A new mascot is consistent with the new 76ers ownership’s plans to transform and enhance the environment at the Wells Fargo Center.

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