STUFF the Magic Dragon named 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year

STUFF the Magic Dragon, the mascot for the Orlando Magic, has been named the 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year. The honor was decided by fellow NBA mascots during the annual NBA Mascot Conference.

This marks STUFF’s third time winning the award, following previous victories in 2016 and 2017. In addition to the top mascot title, he also received the Digital Content Award and the Video of the Year Award for the 2025-26 season.

Having performed with the franchise since 1989, STUFF is recognized for his acrobatic dunks and community engagement. He notably participated in the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest alongside Aaron Gordon.