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Erick Dampier, Other Heat Players Reportedly Attend Mavericks Championship Party

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Posted: 06/14/11 11:23 AM ET

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Well, this is awkward. After the Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA title in franchise history, owner Mark Cuban reportedly spent $110,000 on drinks at their post-championship party.

The drinks weren't just purchased for members of the winning team, however. According to multiple reports, several Heat players were in attendance at Liv Nightclub in the Fontainebleau hotel.

ESPN 790 AM reported the rumor on Monday and Mavs.com writer Earl K. Snead tweeted that it was true.

Later on Monday, Snead tweeted that Miami's Erick Dampier was one of the Heat players partying with the Mavericks.

If the rumor really is true, then the Heat must have had fun because the Mavericks sure know how to party. Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki, who won the Finals MVP award, celebrated with a gigantic bottle of champagne.

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Well, this is awkward. After the Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA title in franchise history, owner Mark Cuban reportedly spent $110,000 on drinks at their post-championship party. According to...
Well, this is awkward. After the Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA title in franchise history, owner Mark Cuban reportedly spent $110,000 on drinks at their post-championship party. According to...
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terry in utah
1 minute ago (3:23 PM)
Narrow-min­ded opener. Writer seems awkward with things that happen outside his box of experience­.
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Howie1960
You get what you vote for.
16 minutes ago (3:08 PM)
Damp is a former Mavs center who I don't think played one second in the NBA Finals. So instead of getting playing time he got some party time instead with his former peeps. No biggie.
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Shukr
There I was...
33 minutes ago (2:51 PM)
Yeah Erick Dampier is a former Mav who lost with the Mavs in '06 against the heat and went to the Heat only to lose with them this year against the Mavs lol.
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Ken Washam
35 minutes ago (2:48 PM)
Just shows that the Heat really did lack the mental fortitude to win the series.

http://the­sportslowd­own.com/20­11/06/13/d­eep-inside­-does-this­-miami-hea­t-team-lac­k-mental-s­tability.a­spx
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WrongApeture
55 minutes ago (2:29 PM)
Aint no party like a scranton party cause a scranton party don't stop!
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Matt Lindner
1 hour ago (2:18 PM)
I can understand if Dampier was there. He played in Dallas for several years with a lot of the current Mavs team.
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Howdy Folks
1 hour ago (2:06 PM)
Lol, Dampier? Such an integral part of the HEAT's march to the NBA finals.

Too funny
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flyers
2 hours ago (1:49 PM)
This is solely because of free agency, and how there is no allegiance or pride for your home team for many of these players. With the exception of D-Wade, the Heat had a whole new roster, so how indebted are many of the role players to the Heat organizati­on, as most of them wont even be there next year. I understand sports shouldn't be taken this seriously because there are other problems in the world, but if you play for an organizati­on your're whole career and just lost the championsh­ip, the last thing you want to do is party with the winners?
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igdoodle
2 hours ago (1:34 PM)
It is entirely possible to be disappoint­ed that your team lost, but once it's over feel happy for your former teammates! The outcome was already determined­. This is a game, not war. Most of these guys are friends off the court anyway. Non-story.
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terry in utah
0 minute ago (3:24 PM)
Agreed.
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leorangerie
2 hours ago (1:07 PM)
They are pro athletes, it's not a high school rivalry. They party together all season long. Why not now?
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ToniaB
31 minutes ago (2:53 PM)
common sense post... Pretty refreshing­....
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Califishing
I work smart
2 hours ago (1:07 PM)
A party ain't a party until I run through it..Free food and drinks? Go for it..
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Minnehaha
Ohio Buckeye
2 hours ago (1:04 PM)
Hope the Heat players had a great time!!!!! Most of them will not be wearing that Heat uniform next season anyway!!!!
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cybolt
This Space for Rent
3 hours ago (12:25 PM)
Since Dampier is a former Mav, this is a non-story until someone can say with certainty who else from the Heat was there.
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shanghaislim
Is this creamy white enough for my micro bio....ch
2 hours ago (1:10 PM)
The last six years except this one he has been a loyal hard working Mav. I am sure he is close with Cuban.

Magliore was a former Mav too. though only for a short while.
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Shawn Wolfe
Network Engineer, lover of all
2 hours ago (1:14 PM)
True True... Why cant he celebrate and congratula­te his former team?
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CPAwADD
My super power is sarcasm!
2 hours ago (1:26 PM)
I heard Lebron was there and then he just disappeare­d.
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LogicalMathMan
Math, Finance, English, Business Instructor
3 hours ago (12:24 PM)
Eric Dampier will traded/cut regardless of his attending that party. Free alcohol and limited playing time......­........wh­y not?
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Byron Landon
3 hours ago (12:22 PM)
It's a party right?
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