MIAMI: When LeBron James and Chris Bosh came to Miami and joined Dwyane Wade two years ago, they promised a championship celebration. And now, they’ve delivered.
With tens of thousands of fans lining the route, the Miami Heat held their championship parade on Monday. Players and coaches were on double-decker buses with friends and family, most of them taking photos and video of the crowd. Other Heat staff were on flatbed trucks, as confetti fell and horns blared every step of the way.
Wade cradled the championship trophy in his arms for much of the ride.
“I appreciate all our fans for sticking with us,” said the now two-time NBA champion Wade, adding, “Best fans in the world.”
A celebration inside the team’s arena was to take place Monday afternoon.
Miami won the title by defeating Oklahoma City in five games in the NBA Finals. It was the second title for the Heat and the first for finals MVP LeBron James, who nodded and pointed to fans for much of the parade. James came to Miami after seven years in Cleveland, and after he and the Heat fell in the finals a year ago, he’s finally a champion.
