I arrived at the American Airlines Center at about 6:30am. I spent all morning outside covering the tens of thousands of Mavericks fans. The parade didnt show up til just after 11a. Then spent the next four hours waiting and photographing the celebration inside the arena for season ticket holders and sponsors.
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry raises the Larry O'Brien Trophy for fans during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry kisses the Larry O'Brien Trophy during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry raises the Larry O'Brien Trophy for fans during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Jason Terry shows off his Larry O'Brien Trophy tattoo during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban carries the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the stage during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki high fives fans during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki waves to fans during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki wipes tears away from his face during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki touches the Larry O'Brien trophy during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson answers questions during an interview during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Maverick forward Shawn Marion shows off his dance moves during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Maverick center Ian Mahinmi yells out "Lets Go" during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban takes in the fans appreciation for him during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wipes a tear away during the Dallas Mavericks Victory Celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks fans sit on top of a parking garage and a fence while waiting for the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks fans sit on top of a parking garage and a fence while waiting for the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks fans sit on top of a parking garage while waiting for the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Thousands of fans pack the area around the American Airlines Center during the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hoists the Larry O'Brien Trophy up for fans during the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki waves to thousands of fans during the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd hoists the Larry O'Brien Trophy from the American Airlines Center balcony for fans gathered at Victory Plaza during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 16: Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki waves to fans during the Dallas Mavericks Victory celebration on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)