Approximately 220 thousand fans flooded the Dallas Mavericks to celebrate their favorite team win the NBA, Friday, June 17, 2011 morning GMT.
Mavericks ensure first NBA title after waiting 31 years by beating the Miami Heat in the final game to the 6th, Monday, June 13, 2011. Today Dirk Nowitzki and his friends and parade to celebrate the victory.
Parade starts by browsing the city of Dallas. AP launched there were around 200 thousand fans who attended the victory parade along the streets of Dallas.
The celebration ended at the headquarters of the Mavericks, American Airlines Arena, which was attended by about 20 thousand dans. Here every Mavericks players and officials are given the opportunity to express their feelings. Even the owner of the Mavericks, Mark Cuban, to tears as his team won the NBA’s success.
One player who moved the celebration is Dirk Nowitzki. Forward from Germany who won the Finals MVP can not hide his harunya when given the opportunity to speak.
“It’s incredible journey. A lot of ups and downs. This is the peak. I never knew what to expect. You are always there since I was here. This degree is for our fans,” said Nowitzki.
Dallas police are not too difficult to secure the celebration. However, there is a fight that led to the arrest of three fans.
Nine people were taken to hospital because of fatigue caused by hot temperatures that reached 32 degrees Celsius. While the 145 fans get a light treatment.
— tiyoavianto