Dallas Mavericks: Trip to the White House

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuG6OWWU6zY

It's a silly tradition, but a tradition none-the-less: championship teams visiting the White House to receive congratulations from the President. President then reads something his staff writer researched and put together. President receives official team jersey with name on it. It's a total time suck, but it's fun.

Good on Mark Cuban for being pro-active and scheduling the trip on an off-day when the Association didn't see fit to do so when putting together the season. A season schedule that includes what seems like 75% of the Lakers' home games occurring on Friday nights and half of the Heat's games on national TV.

While the President's speech is rife with "dad jokes," I understand that he does make time to watch SportsCenter every night. Which makes it even less acceptable for him to drop in all those "Nowinskis." Why can't people get it right?

But it is pretty cool how giddy they all look.

And I think that's officially it. The celebrations of the Championship should now all be complete. It was a helluva run. One of the best I've ever witnessed as a sports fan, regardless of team affiliation.

Now it's just back to winning and the season ahead.