In 2006, the Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks in 6 games for their first NBA Championship. Five years later, the table turns completely and Dallas knocks off Miami in 6 for their first NBA Championship where Dirk was named MVP of the series.
For Dirk Nowitzki, the resume is complete. He’s an NBA champion.
For LeBron James, the agonizing wait continues at least one more year.
A season that began with Miami celebrating the signings of James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh — along with the promise of championships — ended on the very same floor, with the Dallas Mavericks hoisting the title trophy for the first time in their franchise history after beating the Heat 105-95 on Sunday night. The Mavericks won four of the series’ last five games, a turnabout that could not have been sweeter.
“I really still can’t believe it,” said Nowitzki, who had 21 points and took home Finals MVP honors.
Read more about Dallas’ triumph via AP on ESPN.com.
