Chapter 855: New Orleans Tang Tianri
The team entered the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to the cheers of the fans.
In the past, many of the victory parades were set up on a stage outside the stadium and then a victory speech was given there.
But this year, in order to get more people involved, the Pelicans set up the stage for their championship speech in the Super Dome.
Because the stadium is right next to the New Orleans Pavilion, it's quite convenient.
As the home of the Saints, the stadium can accommodate more than 70,000 people in person, which is a fitting fit.
When the Pelicans entered the arena, there were already more than seventy percent of the fans inside, and there were fans entering the stadium at the entrance.
The roof of the stadium can be closed, and after this is closed, the aerial helicopter will continue to follow up the shooting in the sky.
It was definitely the biggest championship parade in NBA history.
Half an hour later, the stadium was packed, and a championship speech was on par with an NFL game.
At the scene, Pelicans owner Tom Benson was in a wheelchair, and next to him stood his wife, Gail Benson.
At the beginning of this year, Benson, who is already 88 years old, deteriorated mentally and did not appear in public for a long time.
This can be seen from his pale face, and he should not have much time.
However, to be able to witness the Pelicans win the championship in the last moments of his life is already a great fulfillment for him.
Benson was also one of the first to speak, saying very little, but his emotions were palpable with excitement.
"The Saints and the Pelicans, they both brought championships to the city, and I'll be proud of that for the rest of my life."
These were the last words of his speech.
As the owner of both teams, winning their respective leagues, as he said, is enough for him to be proud of.
Next up to the speech was Stevens, who is also the protagonist of the day.
As humble as ever, Stevens thanked the team's management and coaching staff as he commented on the performance of the players one by one.
It is the process of this review that he is prepared and shows a rare humor.
And unlike the average coach, he starts as a role player.
"I have to thank Lance Stephenson, before the Finals started, the coaching staff and I were worried that he was going to blow LeBron's ears or untie the opposing player's shoelaces, but thankfully he didn't."
Stevens' words not only made Stephenson laugh, but there was also a burst of whistles and heckling at the scene.
Obviously, this kind of humorous speech is very popular with them.
"I can share a little secret with you, Bojan is not only a great shooter on the court, but also off the field."
Stevens really went out today, and the vague words made Bojan's face redden, and the audience cheered continuously.
Among them were the screams of many female fans.
It seems that Bojan will become the Podrick Pine of "Game of Thrones" and become a friend of women.
"I would be willing to coach Jrue Holiday for the rest of my life because he is the most down-to-earth person I have ever met, not just as a player, but as a friend he is also the most reliable and trustworthy."
When it comes to Holiday he is serious, a capable and hard-working player that all coaches will love.
"Nikolai is the most talented newcomer I've ever met, but I want to meet all of his guys in advance and don't try to treat him to something good, his only drawback is that he can't control his mouth, and I don't want to see a fat guy before the start of the new season."
Jokic was said to be embarrassed, but this is also a public reminder from Stevens that Jokic is not only greedy but also prone to obesity, and the offseason may test him more than the season.
'I have to thank AD because we lost one of the two games he didn't have and almost lost one and he played a role in this team that no one can replace, but that's not something surprising for him because he was born a champion and should have been.
Stevens' disguised blow made Davis pushed up from his seat by his teammates and applauded, and the cheers from the scene were overwhelming.
The cheers of 70,000 people are significantly higher than the 20,000 people, and the scene is really incomparable.
When the cheers fell, Stevens finally looked at Tang Tian.
Before Stevens could speak, the cheers of the audience began again.
Stevens named them one by one, and the other 14 people had already been ordered, leaving only the last one, and everyone didn't have to guess that it was Tang Tian.
“mvp! mvp! ”
I don't know who started first, and the cheers gradually turned into a unified MVP slogan.
The cheers rang out over the stadium, probably the biggest cheers in an MVP in the NBA to date.
That's more than 70,000 people.
The shouting of the MVP lasted for more than a minute before stopping, which was completely enough to prove the city's love for Tang Tian.
'He's done what he has to do, he's already brought a title to the city and now we're looking forward to the next one.'
Stevens knew that no matter how many words he spoke, it didn't matter to Tang Tian, and in a simple sentence, he had already said what he wanted to say.
It was Tang Tian who brought the champion to the city, and only Tang Tian could bring the next one.
The cheers of the MVP on the scene sounded again, and the host of the scene walked quickly to Tang Tian at this time and handed him the microphone.
On such an occasion, Tang Tian definitely needed to say something.
Tang Tian stood up and took the microphone with a smile.
The things he had to say had already been said more than once on victory night.
And this time the title kick was Stevens, so he didn't mean to say much.
He took the microphone, paused, and said only one word.
"Pelican Championship."
The Pelicans championship, in a word, echoes Stevens' words and also says what he wants to say.
The fans at the scene also burst into excitement instantly, and the cheers of the MVP were gone, replaced by the slogan of the Pelicans championship.
After that, Stevens' speech ended, and the Pelicans' championship parade came to an end.
It was definitely their most memorable day for all Pelicans fans.
Finally, New Orleans Mayor Jeff Hunt gave a speech.
He thanked the Pelicans for their contributions to the city, and at the end of his speech, he singled out Tang Tian and made a decision.
"He has contributed so much to the city, not only did he bring the city its first NBA championship trophy as a basketball player, but he was the first to stand up in solidarity when the city was hit by a hurricane and established the foundation.
He is not only a basketball player, but also a hero of the city, and I am here to announce that today, June 22, will be designated as Tang Tian Day to thank and commemorate Tang's contribution to the city! ”