Phoenix’s mascot turned into a simian savior Tuesday night during the Wizards-Suns game, when he dived onto the floor during play to remove an object that had rolled onto the court. The Suns say it was a “rogue drumstick,” which could have caused an injury if an unsuspecting player or official had stepped on it.
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Fox Sports Arizona reports the Gorilla’s “DE-fense” drumstick went astray, but at this point we don’t care who’s responsible. We’re just glad a person in a gorilla suit made like a superhero to save the day (or at least save someone from turning an ankle).
