NBA mascots bring fun and energy to the arena by cheering for their team and interacting with spectators and officials. Blaze the Trail Cat is the official mascot of the Portland Trail Blazers. Blaze is known for his dance moves, energy and love for the team.
Blaze the Trail Cat has two-toned silver fur, a blazing tail and a heart shaped nose. He is said to have started his journey from the hills, and eventually found himself in Oregon. Blaze wears the team jersey and his love for Rip City has only grown over the years.
Earlier this year, the Trail Blazers unveiled a second mascot called “Douglas Fur,” a beanie wearing Bigfoot. The Trail Blazers and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the only two teams in the NBA with two mascots.
Blaze the Trail Cat Real Name
According to NBAmascots.com, the identity of the person behind the Blaze the Trail Cat costume is kept a secret. Blaze made his debut in 2003 and has become an extremely popular figure in the Portland community. Meanwhile, Douglas Fur was introduced in 2023.
As for Douglas Fur, he is a much newer face in the industry. Fur is a Bigfoot mascot who lives in Forest Park. He is the second mascot for the Trail Blazers and is best friends with Blaze the Trail Cat. Fur can be spotted wearing a team beanie and a check shirt. The backstory for the character is that he has remained elusive from the humans for decades. Douglas is said to be dressed as a hipster to blend with other hikers and remain undetected.
Blaze the Trail Cat and Douglas Fur have their favorite places to visit in the city, along with their favorite movies, hobbies, songs and food. All of these are mentioned specifically on the NBA website. The two are also available to book for private events and make community visits regularly.
What kind of cat is Blaze?
Blaze is a large silver-colored mountain lion.
FAQs
A. The Portland Trail Blazers have two mascots, Blaze the Trail Cat and Douglas Fur.
A. Blaze the Trail Cat made his debut in 2003.
A. Douglas Fur made his debut in 2023.
A. Blaze the Trail Cat is widely seen wearing the Portland Trail Blazers jersey.
A. NBA salaries are kept confidential and exact figures are difficult to determine. However, professional mascots earn anywhere between $25,000 - $50,000 per annum on an average.
