Boston Celtics mascot Damon Blust fired?

Boston Celtics mascot Damon Blust, who played the Lucky Leprechaun, has left the Celtics organization.

According to a statement released by the Celtics director of public relations, Blust and the Celtics organization decided it was time to go their separate ways.

The director said, “Damon Blust, who played the role of “Lucky” the Celtics mascot, is no longer employed by the team.  We appreciate his many efforts in entertaining Celtics fans, as well as his work in the community while a member of the Celtics organization.”

Sounds like Blust were fired to me.