The wait is over, Nuggets fans. After 47 years, your team has won the NBA title. Now, it’s time to celebrate.
Nuggets players, coaches, executives and staffers will be traveling through the streets of Denver on Thursday as part of the organization’s championship parade. They are hoping this ceremony will be the first of many.
“The last step after a champion is to be a dynasty. So, we’re not satisfied,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after a Game 5 win over the Heat. “We accomplished something this franchise has never done before, but we have a lot of young, talented players in that locker room.
“I think we just showed through 16 playoff wins what we’re capable of on the biggest stage in the world.”
For now, though, the Nuggets can enjoy the festivities and share special moments with their biggest supporters.
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Nuggets’ championship parade live updates, highlights, reactions
(All times Eastern.)
2:44 p.m. — Aaron Gordon thanks the fans in attendance, and with that, today’s ceremonies have come to an end. But something tells me the party is only just beginning.
2:42 p.m. — Here’s a look at the size of the crowd that gathered to watch the rally. Incredible support from Nuggets Nation.
Scene from Denver at the Nuggets championship parade 🤯 pic.twitter.com/X6K0Rm8jCH
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 15, 2023
2:41 p.m. — Was Bruce Brown hinting that he’s going to stick around in Denver?
Bruce Brown “1 more year?” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/fnKY0qAvGQ
— Nuggets World 🌎 (@NuggetsWorldd) June 15, 2023
2:39 p.m. — Jeff Green is fired up after securing the first title of his long NBA career.
“All I got to say is… MILE HIGH BABY!”
Jeff Green gets the fans going as he celebrates Denver’s first championship! #bRINGItIn
Watch on NBA TV and the NBA App: https://t.co/Y9eOWIeBoi pic.twitter.com/T7lHhO6aVU
— NBA (@NBA) June 15, 2023
2:30 p.m. — After his initial reluctance to attend today’s parade, Jokic seems to have changed his mind. “You know that I told that I don’t want to stay on parade,” he says. “I f—–g want to stay on parade. This is the best time of my f—–g life.”
2:24 p.m. — “We’re running this s–t back,” Michael Malone proclaims to the masses listening on. He really, really wants to win another ring.
2:21 p.m. — How about this beer can catch by Jamal Murray?
Jamal Murray about to go play WR for the Broncos after this Nuggets championship parade 👀🏈
(via @SportsLine) pic.twitter.com/5MJ4wvQrjR
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) June 15, 2023
1:59 p.m. — The parade has arrived at the Denver City Council building, where the rally is set to begin momentarily.
1:55 p.m. — Malone getting very emotional during an interview with local Denver media. “For me to share this with our fans, that means the world to me,” he says.
Michael Malone gets emotional during Nuggets parade “It’s hitting me right now” pic.twitter.com/C5SD1aywSJ
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) June 15, 2023
1:43 p.m. — What a snag by the head coach! And yes, he does seem a bit tipsy. But hey, I think he’s earned it.
Michael Malone might be the drunkest person at the Nuggets parade pic.twitter.com/nzOJqCbTq3
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 15, 2023
1:36 p.m. — Michael Malone giving the gathered fans a champagne shower. They don’t seem to mind.
Michael Malone is ruthless 😆🍾 pic.twitter.com/K1QjLwuoJy
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 15, 2023
1:31 p.m. — For the record, if you see any accounts on Twitter saying nobody showed up to watch today’s parade, they are dead wrong. Downtown Denver is absolutely packed with people, with a crowd stretching all the way from the City Council building to the Colorado State Capitol. It’s rocking in the Mile High City.
1:28 p.m. — Ognjena Jokic looks puzzled by the crowds assembled to watch her and her father cruise by.
Jokic and his daughter celebrating at the Nuggets championship parade ❤️ pic.twitter.com/JqL4Vupmwi
— ESPN (@espn) June 15, 2023
1:22 p.m. — Jokic had to protect his daughter from a deluge of champagne coming her way.
Nikola Jokic protecting his daughter from champagne at the Nuggets parade 😂
(via: @madenojada) pic.twitter.com/Vv4ZF1xM2L
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) June 15, 2023
1:14 p.m. — KCP has already chugged at least four beers at the parade based on the footage available. But who’s counting.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a chugging contest with a Nuggets fan at the championship parade 🤣🍻
(via @nick_rothschild)pic.twitter.com/Vc2k6c9MgW
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) June 15, 2023
1:11 p.m. — It’s 11:11 a..m in Denver and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is already crushing beers, literally and figuratively.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is wildin’ at the Nuggets championship parade as he did the Stone Cold Beer Smash 😱🍻pic.twitter.com/paW9S0eKNh
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) June 15, 2023
12:55 p.m. — Michael Malone echoes his sentiment from the trophy presentation. “We’re not done yet,” he says. “We getting another one.”
“We’re not done yet. We some greedy bastards, baby. We getting another one. And I’m out!”
Michael Malone’s hilarious message at the Nuggets parade 🤣pic.twitter.com/QokeARKUGp
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) June 15, 2023
12:47 p.m. — Here’s a closer look at the WWE belt Braun has been carrying throughout the morning.
Christian Braun had the @WWE championship belt #bRINGItIn pic.twitter.com/jftQB0vjWY
— Myck Miller (@MyckMiller) June 15, 2023
12:44 p.m. — No beer for Christian Braun. He’s sticking to the bubbly so far, and appears to be enjoying himself.
Christian Braun living his best life at the Nuggets parade 😂🍾 pic.twitter.com/Xc21wVoKTk
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 15, 2023
12:42 p.m. — Impressive beer chugging form from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. This isn’t his first rodeo, he also won a title with the Lakers in 2020.
2x NBA Champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope living his best life at the Nuggets championship parade 🥂😂
(via @ESPNNBA)pic.twitter.com/qpkFuUArZt
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) June 15, 2023
12:39 p.m. — Jokic and Jamal Murray are front and center on one of the fire trucks taking part in the parade — alongside their trophies.
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray make their appearance with trophies in tow in the Nuggets’ championship parade 🏆
(via Snapchat/ Nate) pic.twitter.com/FVToLgcETv
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) June 15, 2023
12:32 p.m. — Bruce Brown or J.R. Smith? Smith famously spent an entire summer shirtless after the Cavaliers won the title in 2016.
“I feel amazing! This is amazing!”
Bruce Brown takes a page out of JR Smith’s book as he goes shirtless at the Nuggets parade 😂pic.twitter.com/E1TU60eRVA
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) June 15, 2023
12:30 p.m. — Christian Braun is fired up after winning a title in his rookie season.
Christian Braun ENERGIZED as the Nuggets celebrate their NBA Championship!
📺 Live on NBA TV
Follow the parade on the NBA App:
📲 https://t.co/Y9eOWIeBoi pic.twitter.com/e8zJOWlyuq— NBA (@NBA) June 15, 2023
12:25 p.m. — Well-executed throw and catch here to supply DeAndre Jordan with a celebratory beer.
DeAndre Jordan channeling his inner Stone Cold catching beers before the Nuggets parade 🙌
(via @deandre/ IG) pic.twitter.com/FblhhfTJ4k
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) June 15, 2023
12:15 p.m. — Nikola Jokic and his daughter, Ognjena, look ready to go.
Jokic fam ready for the parade!#bRINGItIn
Watch Denver’s championship parade at 12 PM ET on NBA TV.
📲 https://t.co/Y9eOWIeBoi pic.twitter.com/pOLbEwlCOE
— NBA (@NBA) June 15, 2023
12:03 p.m. — And they’re off! Vehicles are in motion in Denver as the parade gets underway.
THE NUGGETS PARADE HAS LAUNCHED‼️ Get ready, Nuggets Nation! 🤩 #KOAParade pic.twitter.com/uCdHichrVW
— KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM (@KOAColorado) June 15, 2023
11:58 a.m. — Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is ready for today’s parade.
Confirmed: Parade ready 😤 pic.twitter.com/Iho6GBFSiu
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) June 15, 2023
How to watch Nuggets’ championship parade
- TV channel: NBA TV | Altitude Sports | Denver7
- Streaming: Sling TV | NBA.com | Denver 8 TV | Denver7.com
The championship parade will be available to watch on NBA TV. Fans in the Denver area can catch the event on Altitude Sports and Denver7.
The celebration will also be available to stream via Sling TV, NBA.com, Denver 8 TV and Denver7.com.
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When is the Nuggets’ NBA championship parade?
- Date: Thursday, June 15
- Time: Noon ET | 10 a.m. MT
Pre-rally activities will begin at 9 a.m. local time, and the championship parade will start at 10 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 15.
Festivities are expected to conclude by 2 p.m. local time.
SEE Y’ALL AT THE PARADE 🥳
➡️ https://t.co/b6uZCN3ZYo pic.twitter.com/z5jV29iwtq
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) June 13, 2023
Nuggets’ NBA championship parade route map
Nuggets’ NBA championship rally map
Published at Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:45:00 +0000
