DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets mascot is taking the team’s owner to court after he says he was wrongfully fired.

The man who wore that costume for three seasons, Drake Solomon, says he went on medical leave for a double hip replacement and was fired after returning to work.

“When I found out I was being let go, I was heartbroken, devastated,” Solomon said.

The 31-year-old said he had taken care of his medical issues, was cleared by a physician, and went back to work when he was let go.

It is the reason he is now suing his former supervisors and Nuggets owner Kroenke Sports and Entertainment.

“I was able to dunk and do half-court shots again. This isn’t about getting back at the team or anything like that. It’s really about right and wrong,” Solomon said

Solomon’s attorneys say th

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