In case you missed it, the Cavaliers shocked the world last night by overcoming a 3-1 NBA Finals deficit en route to their first-ever NBA Championship. The title ended a 52-year drought for the city of Cleveland, but more importantly, led to an afterparty for the ages.Perhaps no player's celebration was more endearing than that of Kevin Love, who ferociously downed two beers while sporting an "Austin 3:16" shirt—an admirable tribute to the WWE beer-guzzling legend, Stone Cold Steve Austin.On a side note—I don't think I've ever seen Kevin Love look this passionate about anything basketball-related, ever.The focus then shifted to everyone's favorite 7-foot oaf Timofey Mozgov, who looks so smug in these pictures that you almost forget he scored just seven points over the course of the series.
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Before the Cavs flew back to Cleveland to greet their hometown fans, they swung by the XS Nightclub in Vegas to punctuate the night's festivities, which included a Larry O'Brien-shaped cake and enough champagne to last several lifetimes.All. Of. The. Mozgov. Pictures. Are. Amazing. pic.twitter.com/x2rOhdSILX
— Jacob L. Rosen (@JacobLRosen) June 20, 2016
As expected, J.R. Smith lost his shirt along the way—and was seen dousing a woman with champagne before being doused himself. What more could we ask for?The #Cavs are in #Vegas celebrating! & JR Smith is having a blast spraying champagne. #NBAChamps #LebronJames pic.twitter.com/eV1y8b6gJ6
— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) June 20, 2016
Losing your shirt is contagious, apparently. Just ask Iman Shumpert:J.R. Smith, ladies and gentlemen. pic.twitter.com/VILj1X5e35
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 20, 2016
And for good measure, here's more J.R. being J.R.:As Iman Shumpert will tell you sometimes you just have to lose the shirt when your song comes on. pic.twitter.com/riB5IiHOSD
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 20, 2016
If this celebration was any indication, Wednesday's championship parade in Cleveland should provide even more memorable moments.One more time before calling it a night (or morning), the life of the party, J.R. Smith. pic.twitter.com/lv76aqJAq1
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 20, 2016