Lakers fans, spoiled by all the championship parades and playoff parties, have quickly soured.
On January 19, a championship parade was made through the streets of Tuscaloosa in recognition of the 2012 championship season.
Throughout a decade of championship parades and trophy presentations, Jordan had never been afraid to let someone else take the deciding shot.
Immaculately tailored, he talked about his old job, his new job and his enduring image of a championship parade.
Houston may not soon be in any championship parades, either, but he at least is with a solid corps.
He remembers the championship parade, parts of it anyway.
After the Stars won Game 3, the newspapers discussed championship parades and visits to the White House.
"Anytime he says something about me it's a compliment, especially when they're in their championship parade and they're still thinking about us," Rodriguez said.
The Pistons dumped Rick Mahorn during their first championship parade.
Floyd even attended the Heat's championship parade, as if to remind himself what it would feel like to be standing on a float.