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Dallas Mavericks Fans Celebrate First NBA Title (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

First Posted: 06-13-11 08:01 AM   |   Updated: 06-13-11 08:01 AM

As Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavericks hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy after their Game 6 victory on Sunday night, fans took to the streets in Dallas to celebrate their team's first NBA title in franchise history.

A sold-out crowd at American Airlines Center in Dallas celebrated outside the stadium after seeing 11 straight 50-win seasons without a ring to show for it.

"I’ve got to suffer or do whatever I’ve got to do. I’m a fan," one fan told of ESPN.com

Another Mavs fans said that that he never thought he would have the opportunity to buy championship merchandise. Scroll down for photos and a video of Mavericks fans celebrating.

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As Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavericks hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy after their Game 6 victory on Sunday night, fans took to the streets in Dallas to celebrate their team's f...
As Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavericks hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy after their Game 6 victory on Sunday night, fans took to the streets in Dallas to celebrate their team's f...
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VA RT
11:41 PM on 6/13/2011
Cleveland should have a parade for the Mavericks.­...
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VA RT
11:38 PM on 6/13/2011
Oh, I almost forgot. Congratula­tions Cleveland!
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Howdy Folks
21 minutes ago (7:35 AM)
Yeah, those lucky d0gs had the w0rst record in the EAST!
Congrats Cleveland, this year you might have the w0rst
overall record in th eNBA instead of the second w0rst.
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Shukr
There I was...
02:45 PM on 6/13/2011
The West continues to dominate in this new decade.
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b0nni3
02:03 PM on 6/13/2011
as a lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, and a season ticket holder for almost 14 years, I say congratula­tions to the city of Dallas...a­fter we won our championsh­ip the feeling in San Francisco was like something I'd never felt..enjo­y this time...it doesn't get any better, and If your parade is even 1/10th of what ours was, there'll be some serious partying going on...
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Candw1
middle of the road
01:29 PM on 6/13/2011
No riots, no fights, no fires, nothing but respectful celebratio­n and fun. Classy team, city and fans.
That is an example to all other cities to follow in the future. Especially LA where I live at the moment.
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specultr
Justicia social es lo maximo!
12:45 AM on 6/14/2011
When the Cowboys won in 1992 or 1993, the celebratio­n downtown was marred by all kinds of violence here. We're not classier or better than other people. Heck, even W is hiding out here.
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Candw1
middle of the road
03:02 AM on 6/14/2011
Tell me why you have to put your own state and town down? Why is that necessary, I just don't get it. I am born Texan and proud to be one...and I can't for the life of me understand why you aren't. Sad.
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shlack123
22 hours ago (9:32 AM)
That was 18 years ago, friend. Everything in this country was a little worse 18 years ago.
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LogicalMathMan
Math, Finance, English, Business Instructor
12:25 PM on 6/13/2011
That sweep of my team, the Lakers, is what compelled me to believe that the Mavs would win it all. Congrats to Cuban and the Mavs, but, more so to Dirk, Terry, Kidd and Marion- when veterans understand what it takes and how they handle pressure.

No talk of a repeat is a good thing because of their age. The Western Conference is a beast in and of itself.
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JacksonHts
03:34 PM on 6/13/2011
They should be in the running though, no? With Butler returning, Barea, Mahinmi, and Beaubois being young and still improving, and their depth probably allowing them to rest their older players.
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Leto II
She say she are the manager.
10:26 AM on 6/13/2011
No looting and rioting? Los Angeles fans must be appalled.
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VA RT
09:59 AM on 6/13/2011
DALLAS DIDN'T BURN!
Good job Dallas. Your team, AND your fans stayed classy throughout­. Congratula­tions.
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Always Conservative
Keep your change...
09:21 AM on 6/13/2011
Take note people... No rioting, no burning cars, no broken glass...
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ShockExchange
09:02 AM on 6/13/2011
The Pistons had the “Jordan Rules”, now the Mavericks have scripted the “Lebron Rules” >> http://cli­cky.me/The­LebronRule­s . . . the blueprint to stopping Lebron James.
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LucreziaBorgia
08:27 AM on 6/13/2011
Oh well, the Mavs have to go back to Dallas and the Heat can lick their wounds in beautiful Miami!
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DudeFromDallas
08:57 AM on 6/13/2011
Sour grapes are out of season.
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msblynne
doesn't hate or fear science
10:04 AM on 6/13/2011
Lots of instant gratificat­ion there! But alas...
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rightvsleftsux
When you're finished changing, you're finished.
01:18 PM on 6/13/2011
Bitter?
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shlack123
22 hours ago (9:32 AM)
Someone sounds bitter. You know most of the Heat players don't actually live in Miami, right?
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