{"id":401869,"date":"2026-09-16T21:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T21:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401869\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T21:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T21:30:09","slug":"orlando-magics-mascot-stuff-wins-2026-mascot-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401869\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Magic\u2019s mascot \u201cStuff\u201d wins 2026 Mascot of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2324772\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2324772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-2242096962.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2324772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">STUFF was the first-ever back-to-back winner in the award\u2019s history (2016, 2017).<\/p>\n<p class=\"GutenbergParagraph_gutenbergParagraph__T0iap body--base md:body--sm mt-5 utility-font\" data-testid=\"paragraph\">ORLANDO \u2013\u00a0The incorrigible Orlando Magic mascot, STUFF, was named the 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year at the annual NBA Mascot Conference. It\u2019s STUFF\u2019s third time winning the award (2016, 2017 and 2026), an honor voted on by his peers across the NBA. STUFF was also the first-ever back-to-back winner in the award\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/STUFFMagic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@STUFFMagic<\/a> for being named the 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year! <\/p>\n<p>This marks the third time STUFF has been given this honor by his peers across the NBA (2016, 2017 and 2026). <\/p>\n<p>STUFF was also the first-ever back-to-back winner in the award\u2019s history \ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sPxMwLj5mQ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/sPxMwLj5mQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OrlandoMagic\/status\/2099945327004389822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"GutenbergParagraph_gutenbergParagraph__T0iap body--base md:body--sm mt-5 utility-font\" data-testid=\"paragraph\">STUFF\u2019s high-flying feats and acting prowess have created quite the stir around sports circles. The Magic\u2019s mascot\u2019s complete arsenal was once again on full display during last season with highlights including his \u201cPlay the Song\u201d moments\/posts when the Magic win to garner him the 2025-26 Digital Content Award; and his \u201cChoices Nope \u2013 Yep\u201d to capture the 2025-26 Video of the Year Award. This year\u2019s recognition puts STUFF in unique company making him the only mascot across the league to win multiple awards this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"GutenbergParagraph_gutenbergParagraph__T0iap body--base md:body--sm mt-5 utility-font\" data-testid=\"paragraph\">The NBA Mascot Awards debuted in 2005 at the conference. The conference provides an opportunity for NBA mascots to continue to innovate and share ideas on game day skits, the newest props and outfits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"GutenbergParagraph_gutenbergParagraph__T0iap body--base md:body--sm mt-5 utility-font\" data-testid=\"paragraph\">Entering his 38th season as one of the most recognizable mascots in professional sports, STUFF has made multiple appearances on nationally recognized shows and been a part American pop culture since his birth in 1989. STUFF prides himself as the Orlando Magic\u2019s number one fan, and relishes his role as the team \u201cfunny guy.\u201d His high-profile pranks include a marriage proposal to supermodel Kate Upton, which led to appearances on several media outlets including TMZ. He also delivered a dance-off challenge to \u201cHashtag,\u201d the mascot of \u201cThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.\u201d STUFF and Hashtag battled it out in an epic dance-off on national television. The result was a tie. STUFF even made ESPN\u2019s Top Ten Plays with his dangerous and exciting backflip dunk off a 16-foot ladder. For more information on \u201cOrlando\u2019s Mascot,\u201d follow him on X and Instagram (@STUFFMagic) and on YouTube (@STUFFtheMagicMascot).<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"STUFF was the first-ever back-to-back winner in the award\u2019s history (2016, 2017). 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