The Nuggets celebrate their first championship in franchise history after defeating the Heat in the NBA Finals.
The long-awaited championship — secured with Monday night’s Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat — was years in the making for Nuggets players, coaches and personnel. It was much longer than that for the city of Denver, which witnessed the team’s first NBA championship since joining the league in 1976.
The Nuggets didn’t disappoint in meeting the moment with unbridled emotion and enthusiasm. From on-court celebrations to behind-the-scenes outbursts of pure joy, the 2023 NBA champs soaked in their historic accomplishment without reservation. Here are some scenes from the hard-won postgame revelry.
The moment Denver clinched the franchise's 1st NBA Championship!
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THIS MOMENT pic.twitter.com/eOyLY7mNXZ
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) June 13, 2023
The Jokic brothers hoist Coach Malone in celebration as the Nuggets are NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/1WkkYmO6iD
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This moment between player and coach ♥
Coach Malone and Nikola Jokic embrace after leaving the biggest stage in basketball with an NBA Championship pic.twitter.com/2T4QdjUPu1
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Brotherly love.#PhantomCam captures the postgame celebration between Nikola Jokic and his brother ♥ pic.twitter.com/E6RRYdHHn3
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"BRAVO!"
The Jokic brothers celebrate Denver's NBA Championship
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This group is everything pic.twitter.com/4Ekbnk9d7H
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) June 13, 2023
The vibe is immaculate. pic.twitter.com/TPM3wxfJPi
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) June 13, 2023
"We had to get you one, coach."
A mic'd up Jamal Murray celebrates the Nuggets' championship win pic.twitter.com/faUBpjuyJI
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Jokic throws Jamal Murray into the pool pic.twitter.com/h75zpzEgHm
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He did it. pic.twitter.com/rMcMf3ggrG
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) June 13, 2023
Fun times… pic.twitter.com/p67hcPFzRS
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) June 13, 2023
Joker crashes KCP's postgame press conference pic.twitter.com/fKQz5SiSuC
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CHEERS #ToastWithMoet | #bRINGItIn pic.twitter.com/SIL53FlU9l
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) June 13, 2023
Jokic celebrates with Nuggets fans
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How does it feel to win the NCAA and NBA Championship in back-to-back years?
Nuggets rookie Christian Braun with much to celebrate pic.twitter.com/7cfRhe3N1F
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THE JOKIC FAMILY CELEBRATES ♥
The Denver Nuggets are the 2022-23 NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/jEV1kJzdqm
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Follow the #NBAFinals MVP through his championship celebration!
Visit the NBA App for more of Denver's championship celebration!
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Jokic asked if he's looking forward to a parade
*looks to PR*
"when is parade?"
"Thursday"
No… I need to go home" pic.twitter.com/N5HGts3ZxB— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) June 13, 2023
Nikola Jokic on sharing this moment with family pic.twitter.com/c7UUkzJvsX
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"On Sundays, I have my horse racing" ☠️
Even after being crowned champion, The Joker is only worried about one thing pic.twitter.com/n3VmVZzk3I
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"I got some more drinking to do"
Bruce Brown is ready for all the celebration! pic.twitter.com/Asx0wfv4E2
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Jokić's daughter staring at his Finals MVP trophy ♥️ pic.twitter.com/j1N3EZUkqi
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"Every real hooper wants to be on this stage."
– Jamal Murray, a real hooper #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/Sa7J0ckVha
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Q: What was your favorite moment from the celebration?
A: @BeMore27 pic.twitter.com/TyTHXQgZ2y
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"Last step after a champion is to be a dynasty."
Coach Malone says the Nuggets are not satisfied with winning one NBA Championship.#NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/ypxhZqN7Ud
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How many you got KCP?? pic.twitter.com/SjXCJM52iJ
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"It's almost surreal…This has been a long time coming and a lot of people have helped me get to this point."@nuggets HC Michael Malone reflects on his journey pic.twitter.com/FS1Ka75tFg
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 13, 2023
One last FAMILY ON THREE!
https://t.co/BimiocV1ux pic.twitter.com/5Bzn4CNBCL
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