It also makes complete sense that he was emotional after the game. In 2006, the Mavericks lost to the Heat in the Finals after winning the first two games at home. In 2007, they were the championship favorites and lost in the first round to the “We Believe” Warriors. Now, years after public opinion had determined his window had closed, Dirk is a champion. He’s on top of the basketball world just two months after many experts had predicted the Mavericks would get upset in the first round by the Blazers.
