The Coyote Named Best Mascot of 2024 in San Antonio
San Antonio’s beloved mascot, The Coyote of the San Antonio Spurs, was crowned the Best Mascot of 2024, recognizing its tremendous contributions and consistent excellence to the San Antonio sports community. The announcement was made earlier this week, solidifying the Coyote’s status as the top NBA mascot.
Winning Streak Continues for the Coyote
A staple in the San Antonio community, The Coyote has outsized energy, fan engagement, and game performance. This remarkable mascot remains an unmistakable figure in the sporting scene, standing out amongst many others with its wide-eyed canine appearance, invoking plenty of Wile E. vibes. Combining sportsmanship with wit, the Coyote character draws applause for its antics. Its popularity continues to surge, resulting in a winning streak over the years with the title of San Antonio’s Best Mascot.
Something More than Mascot
However, the Coyote isn’t just a source of entertainment during game downtime as it represents more than a fun, furry mascot to the community. The Coyote is admired for its smarts and bravery, famously making headlines earlier this year by deploying a net to apprehend a bat that swooped into the Frost Bank Center during a Spurs game, all while decked out in a Batman suit. The extraordinary qualities and outreach activities of the mascot have given it an edge over other mascots like Rowdy the Roadrunner of the University of Texas at San Antonio and Rico from Ricos Products.
Tim Duncan: The Best All-Time Spurs Player
Adding to the Spurs’ legacy, the Best All-Time Spurs Player of 2024 was awarded to Tim Duncan, another icon of the San Antonio community. Tim Duncan’s profound dedication and excellence in the sport have earned him the respect and admiration of many. Manu Ginóbili and David Robinson were also highly favoured in the voting process.
San Antonio Community Legends
While The Coyote and Tim Duncan clinched the top spots in the sporting categories, other community members also deservedly garnered recognition. For instance, Kristi Waters, former school teacher and transformed drag queen seized the title of 2024’s Best Local Celebrity and Best Drag Performer. Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez was declared the Best Community Activist for the third consecutive year.
Such competitions not only bring out the excellent work of the participating members but also bring together the community, creating an atmosphere of joy, pride, and unity. San Antonio is known for its rich culture, friendliness, and dynamic population, and such events further strengthen these communal bonds. Today, San Antonio shines a bit brighter, smiling at the recognition of its champions who continue to add colour, joy, and spirit to the city.