With the San Antonio Spurs parading around town to celebrate their 5th NBA championship on Wednesday, thousands of fans along with players that were formerly a part of the organization were on hand to experience the joy.
Included in the crowd to document the scenery was Malik Rose – two-time champion with the Spurs turned broadcaster for the Philadelphia 76ers – who took all the photos he could to show how pumped everyone was:
The one and only George The Iceman Gervin! #NbaLegend @spurs @NBA might be the Coolest Dude I know! pic.twitter.com/DjP5OmeCui — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
Of course the Coyote got things started in grand fashion. @spurs @NBA pic.twitter.com/fPiYx94roF — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
And you know the Baseline Bums know how to party. @spurs @NBA pic.twitter.com/t9yR0lAl4L — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
And the @spurs cheerleaders were in the house too @NBA pic.twitter.com/WhTsjESThh — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
Over 100k reported. I think there was more like 200k like in’99 @spurs @NBA pic.twitter.com/HSxIkRc9mp — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
Both sides of the riverwalk were LITTERED with folks. @spurs @NBA pic.twitter.com/bYMSTb46fj — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
Way up top too. Standing room only! @spurs @NBA pic.twitter.com/bSoyDJDn0J — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
The turnaround at river center mall was BANANAS! @spurs @NBA pic.twitter.com/nEpqbnld6i — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
pic.twitter.com/aOQzkL7aMN — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
More cheering fans braving the heat! @spurs @NBA pic.twitter.com/hC5oDLgXhL — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
Our champions!!! pic.twitter.com/jchUU0cg93 — David Robinson (@DavidtheAdmiral) June 19, 2014
Looked like 70-75k in the Alamodome too!! @spurs @NBA pic.twitter.com/pkpUKFJDfn — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
And THESE are why everybody was so hype!! @spurs @NBA #driveforfive #DYNASTY pic.twitter.com/PCqAuZEASa — Malik Rose (@MalikRose) June 19, 2014
A job well done by Rose, indeed, but the best thing that happened during the celebration was undoubtedly this gem provided by Gregg Popovich:
Take that, LeBron James.
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