DENVER (KDVR) — A performer who formerly appeared as a mascot for the Denver Nuggets is taking the team’s owner to court after he says he was wrongfully fired.

Drake Solomon, who wore the costume of Rocky the Mountain Lion for three seasons, claims he was fired upon returning to work after a double hip replacement.

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

The 31-year-old claims he had resolved his medical issues and was cleared by a physician to return to work. But after he did so, he alleged that he encountered a hostile work environment and was told the team was holding tryouts for his replacement, The Colorado Sun and The Denver Post reported.

Solomon told CBS News that the team offered him $20,000 as severance, and asked him to sign a non-

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