Oklahoma City, OK. (JE) — A creepy dude dressed in make-up, a bright orange wig and grungy Converse kicks was introduced before a small crowd late last night as the mascot for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The mascot, tentatively being called "Lion-O," was scheduled to be announced in mid-October, but NBA Oklahoma City board members pushed up the unveiling in fear of news being leaked to the media. 

"We think our new mascot is classic in its style," said team chairman Clay Bennett. "We think it’s powerful in its design. We think the legendary Sword of Omens it yields evokes fire bolts of energy. We think the basketball shoes are simple and dignified. And the colors— oh, those colors. Do they represent Oklahoma or what? HO!!!"

"Our primary color blue is the color of our state flag. This is very much an Oklahoma organization. The sunset is red and orange. Not too red. Not too orange. Look: you can see it Lion-O’s hair. HO!!!"

The Oklahoma City team worked with Rankin/Bass Productions and the NBA to develop the mascot.

"We are thrilled with the creative design," Bennett said. "It’s an exhilarating day. We’re very proud. We hope the fans are proud. Sure, we would’ve liked to steal the Warriors’ mascot, but hey, beggars can’t be choosers. This is pretty good, too. HO!!!"

"And our dance team … whew. Just wait ’til you see our dance team! HOES!!!"

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