The high temperatures made the championship parade even more exciting! Alexander celebrated shirtless, raising his glass as Thunder fans chanted MVP.

On June 25th, Beijing time, the Thunder held their championship parade. Shirtless, Alexander carried the NBA Finals trophy behind the parade float, lifting his left hand in rhythm with the crowd's chants of "MVP, MVP." The hot weather in Oklahoma City did not deter citizens from flooding the streets to celebrate the Thunder's first championship since relocating to Oklahoma.

Initially, Alexander wore a white tank top with a Canadian flag shirt tied around his waist. He brought the O'Brien Championship Trophy to the barricades, allowing fans to touch this symbol of honor.

According to Accu Weather data, factoring in humidity, the perceived temperature during the peak of the parade reached 38 degrees Celsius. The sweltering weather did not dampen the celebratory spirit of the Thunder and the thousands of fans—this celebration kicked off on Tuesday morning local time in Midtown. Defensive standout Dort and big man Holmgren sprayed champagne at the crowd from the second level of the team's double-decker bus and later from the top of a golf cart.

Caruso wore the championship ring he received while winning with the Lakers in 2020 as a necklace during the parade.

“It’s too hot out here, so I’ll keep it short,” said Jalen Williams, wearing a Kobe T-shirt. “None of this would be possible without you. You’ve been with the Thunder through thick and thin, and we appreciate you, we love you.”

Isaiah Hartenstein claimed he hadn’t slept in 36 hours, but his young son was sound asleep in his arms after the team defeated the Pacers in a Game 7 battle.

“This is incredible, experiencing this moment with family and this city is very special,” Hartenstein said.

The final stop of the celebration was the closing ceremony at ScissorTail Park. Thunder fans packed around the stage, and Alexander walked into the crowd once more, carrying the championship trophy through the throng of supporters, taking close-up photos with fans to let everyone witness this pinnacle of NBA honor.

Wiggins' brief speech ignited the crowd—he began by recalling his humble beginnings as the 55th pick, reminiscing about the team's only 24 wins during his rookie season.

“Some called us the black hole of the NBA,” Wiggins said, “but four years later, when people mention the Thunder, owner Bennett, GM Presti, head coach Daigneault, and everyone here, they must add the title ‘NBA Champion.’ That's how it is!”