NBA star Jaxson Hayes was suspended for one game after shoving the Washington Wizards' mascot, "G-Wiz,' in an ugly incident on the court before the matchup began in earnest

Team mascots are a longstanding tradition in sports. The job of being a mascot in the NBA isn't as easy as one may think. They have to keep the crowd’s energy high and remain entertaining all while doing so in a great, and maybe uncomfortable, costume.

It’s about as close to the game as you can get without being a professional football or basketball player. The salary isn’t too bad either.