LOS ANGELES -- The Clippers have unveiled a new mascot: Chuck the California Condor.
The bird made its entry at halftime of Monday night's 105-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets. It was lowered from the rafters at Staples Center with the arena lights off.
Chuck is gray with a large blue nose, wears a Clippers cape and has a red-and-white helmet that he removes.
Team owner Steve Ballmer personally introduced the bird, which danced, did flips and dunked with the help of a trampoline.
The crowd was underwhelmed in its response until Ballmer announced that fans would receive a free pair of red Converse sneakers if the owner could successfully dunk.