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

Ex-mascot claims Denver Nuggets fired him after hip surgery, sparking high-profile legal discrimination fight.

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.