Moondog
The Cavaliers' mascot since 2003, named for DJ Alan Freed.
Moondog is one of the Cavaliers' two official mascots. He takes his name from Cleveland radio DJ Alan Freed, who called himself 'Moondog' and popularised the phrase 'rock and roll', and he first appeared on November 5, 2003.
Quick Facts
- Conference
- Eastern
- Division
- Central
- Founded
- 1970
- History
- Cleveland Cavaliers; 1970–present
- Arena
- Rocket Arena
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Sponsor
- Cleveland-Cliffs
- Owner
- Dan Gilbert (majority)
- Gary Gilbert (minority)
- Usher Raymond (minority)
- Myles Garrett (minority)
Facts from the source article.
Background
Moondog was picked as an NBA All-Star mascot in 2003 and 2004. The second current mascot, the swashbuckling Sir C.C., debuted on November 27, 2010. Before them the Cavs had Whammer, a polar bear introduced on November 9, 1995, who still turns up at some games.
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