Amid the fervent atmosphere, the award stage was being hastily assembled. The staff bustled about, hoping to complete this important stage as quickly as possible. Time passed second by second, and at last, the award stage was finished, looking especially grand and solemn.
At that moment, the Boston Celtics players took the stage with their families.
Their faces were filled with happiness and pride as they prepared to enjoy this glorious moment together.
"Boston Celtics!" "Boston Celtics!" "Boston Celtics!" ... The fans in attendance could no longer wait and erupted into cheers.
Their voices rang throughout the arena, expressing their love and support for the team. Every fan was incomparably proud of their home team.
Amid the fans' cheers, NBA Commissioner David Stern walked onto the award stage step by step, microphone in hand and a smile on his face. When he reached center stage, the entire arena broke into thunderous applause.
"Hello to everyone here and all the fans watching on television. I'm David Stern," Commissioner Stern said.
As soon as Commissioner Stern finished speaking, the fans began cheering, "Commissioner Stern!" "Commissioner Stern!" "Commissioner Stern!" ...
Hearing the fans' cheers, Commissioner Stern broke into a brilliant smile.
He continued, "If I remember correctly, the last time I presented the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy here was two seasons ago."
"I never imagined that only two seasons later, I would return here—to Boston's TD Garden—to present this trophy symbolizing the highest honor once again."
At that point, Commissioner Stern turned to look at the Boston Celtics players. "I have to say, you've been absolutely incredible!" As he spoke, he gave the Boston Celtics a thumbs-up.
After receiving Commissioner Stern's praise, the smiles on every Celtics player's face grew even wider.
Then Commissioner Stern officially announced, "The NBA 2011-2012 season champions—the Boston