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Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:40 am EST

Video: Bucks mascot tears ACL in knee from groin shot

By J.E. Skeets

Before the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game this past weekend, Rufus, the Charlotte Bobcats' Poochie-like mascot, hit such an impressive H-O-R-S-E shot, both Larry and Mike would have conceded their Quarter Pounders. From half court, back to the basket, over the head, off the Bucks' mascot's groin, nothin' but net.

Now, normally, this is where the story would end. Applause, children's laughter, maybe a little worm dance at center court. But not so fast. This is the fragile Bucks were talking about here — naturally, Bango suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will undergo surgery in late March.

"'While gazelle-like dunks and agile maneuvers around the court will be impossible for a time, the heart of Bucks game-night entertainment and the emotional leader of Bucks fans of all ages will continue to lead fan enthusiasm at home games,' the Bucks said in a release on Wednesday."

Michael Redd. Andrew Bogut. Luke Ridnour. Bango.

You're next, Tiffany!

(via Deadspin)

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  1. Tito
    1. Posted by Tito Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    And somewhere T-Mac would be proud....
  2. Lucas W
    2. Posted by Lucas W Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:45 pm EDT

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    lol so did he mean to go through the basket?? or was that a mistake as well and accidently fell through??
  3. league of crutch
    3. Posted by league of crutch Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    Scott Skiles is the curse
  4. xangoir
    4. Posted by xangoir Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    that is the funniest video I've seen in about 8 years
  5. Marshawn Lynch
    5. Posted by Marshawn Lynch Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:00 pm EDT

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    who cares about this dude tearing his ACL, that show was amazing...i've done on my knees backwards from half court before, which is a good and not too difficult trick shot, but off the guys crotch, that's unbelievable...wow
  6. *
    6. Posted by * Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. curtis
    7. Posted by curtis Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    Hans Moleman getting hit in the groin is still funnier.
  8. OG Warrior Fan
    8. Posted by OG Warrior Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    hahaha. this made up for no Basketball Jones today....unless there is a late trade edition that will surprise us.
  9. J.E. Skeets
    9. Posted by J.E. Skeets Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    OG — We'll be back tomorrow. Probably.
  10. mudvayne_bonesaw
    10. Posted by mudvayne_bonesaw Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    That was the funniest thing I've seen all day.
  11. FC
    11. Posted by FC Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:03 pm EDT

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    hilarious, GOOD STUFF
  12. Drawman
    12. Posted by Drawman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    I laughed and cringed at the same time...OUCHAHA
  13. KZ
    13. Posted by KZ Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    HAHA!
    Is everyone on the Bucks gonna be hurt this year?
  14. NoUseForaName
    14. Posted by NoUseForaName Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    Ah, my groin! ... whoa...whoa... Whoaa! ahhhhh.
    and rip goes his knee.
  15. Cons
    15. Posted by Cons Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    I feel for the guy, I am a former college mascot and I tore my ACL during a time out performance in MSG at the presason NIT finals. And I did it coming outta a cheerleading pyramid!
  16. Shawn
    16. Posted by Shawn Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:59 pm EDT

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    This sums up the Bucks season.
  17. nc
    17. Posted by nc Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:34 pm EDT

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    its funny how the raptor mascot is just standing there like 'what the hell?'
  18. ivans
    18. Posted by ivans Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    That was...dumb.
  19. Sergio
    19. Posted by Sergio Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:16 pm EDT

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    Hahahahahahahaha
  20. Egor
    20. Posted by Egor Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 pm EDT

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    I've torn my acl twice now, that video was painful to watch
  21. adamwarfe
    21. Posted by adamwarfe Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    Slam dunk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  22. suckonit
    22. Posted by suckonit Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:23 pm EDT

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    Haha, it makes me laugh every time.
  23. svenny22
    23. Posted by svenny22 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:50 pm EDT

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    he got bucked up!

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