It was party day in Oklahoma City when fans had the opportunity to cheer the Thunder in the streets of the city on Tuesday, on the occasion of the NBA champions parade.
A monster crowd has celebrated its favorites, monarchs of the circuit since Sunday under a gain in seven games in front of the Pacers of Indiana.
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Many supporters came to cheer the team on Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
“Moments like that don’t happen often,” said the star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the supporters of the Scissortail Park, at the conclusion of the parade.
“Make sure you enjoy it with your family, friends and those dear to you. I say a huge thank you for your support. »»
Gilgeous-Alexander was appointed the most useful player on the final.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (au centre)
Champion pointer in the NBA This season, Hamilton’s pride was also appointed the par excellence player of the season in the NBA.
The Montrealer Luguentz Dort and his teammates Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Company have at some point abandoned the buses to celebrate in the street with people, multiplying the tapes in the hand and giving the public the chance to touch the Larry O’Brien trophy.
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A supporter brandishes a sign with the image of Luguentz Dort
The mercury indicated more than 30 degrees Celsius.
“It’s very hot, so it will be short and simple,” said Williams. Without you, none of this is possible. You have experienced the ups and downs of the organization. We appreciate you and we love you. THANKS ! »»
OKC dominated the league with a 68-14 file during the regular season.
The club then dismissed Memphis, Denver and Minnesota, before also having the last word against the Pacers.
This is a very first championship for the Thunder.