He received an avascular necrosis diagnosis and underwent surgery to treat the death of bone tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. He also required a hip replacement. In his lawsuit, Solomon said the Nuggets informed him they would hold tryouts for the mascot position because of "his record of impairment and their lack of confidence in his health.

Drake Solomon, who took over the role of “Rocky” from his father, says he was fired months after having a hip replacement surgery, according to the lawsuit.

Denver Nuggets have had one of the NBA's most popular team mascots for many years, but now one of the men who formerly donned the Rocky mask is suing the team's owner. According to the Colorado Sun, Drake Solomon,

Rocky the Mountain Lion roared back at the Denver Nuggets. The man behind the suit, Drake Solomon, is seeking unspecified damages from Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Nuggets, for an alleged violation of disability protection laws.

Drake Solomon, who performed as Rocky, t Nuggets mascot, has filed a lawsuit against the franchise for wrongful termination.

Drake Solomon is the son of Kenn Solomon, who became the first Rocky in 1990. He says he made about $90,000 annually.

Drake Solomon is suing the Denver Nuggets, claiming wrongful termination due to medical issues despite good prognosis after hip surgery.