Fresh off their first NBA championship victory, the Denver Nuggets celebrated with a joyous parade through the streets of Denver on Thursday. Head Coach Michael Malone, amidst the revelry, made it clear that the team's hunger for success hasn't been satiated. "We're not done yet," Malone declared. "We're some greedy guys, and we're coming back for another championship!"

The coach's now-iconic phrase, "Put that in your pipe and smoke it," born from his frustration with media narratives during the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, was prominently displayed on a T-shirt Malone wore during the parade. The quote originated after Game 1 of the series, when Malone felt the prevailing narrative unfairly favored the Lakers despite their loss. He reiterated his sentiment at the time, stating, "Everyone was talking about how the Lakers were still in a good position. Let's be real, that was the national story."

Denver sportscaster Vic Lombardi echoed Malone's defiant spirit while introducing him to the cheering crowd. "During these playoffs," Lombardi proclaimed, "he became the Lakers' daddy! So, NBA, put that in your pipe and smoke it!"

The Nuggets' dominant playoff run saw them sweep the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals before defeating the Miami Heat in five games to secure the NBA Championship. Led by the dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Denver maintained their top seed position throughout the season and playoffs, proving their mettle every step of the way. Despite media speculation about other contenders, the Nuggets remained focused and achieved their ultimate goal.

Malone and the Nuggets celebrated their hard-earned victory with enthusiasm, marking a historic moment for the franchise.