'Nothing like I’ve ever covered': LeAnne Taylor on Thunder’s championship win and OKC parade

The streets of downtown Oklahoma City transformed into a sea of blue and thunderous cheers as hundreds of thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-ever NBA championship.

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The parade route, stretching two miles through the heart of downtown, was packed with fans who camped out as early as sunrise. Players waved, signed autographs, and even hopped off buses to greet the crowd, making for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Inside Paycom Arena, a formal ceremony honored the team’s historic run. News On 6 anchor LeAnne Taylor, who was part of the station’s special coverage, shared her excitement and gratitude for witnessing such a momentous occasion.

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“What an incredible day here in downtown Oklahoma City as the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA champs, were honored with this amazing parade. What an honor to get to be a part of history. So grateful to be along the sidelines, to reach out and see the players that we have watched all season long.”

“This was like nothing else I've ever covered. And I'm so honored and grateful that we brought it to you statewide. So no matter where you were — online, sitting in your home, watching on TV from your office — you got to be a part of history today,” she continued. “We look forward to having maybe a few more of these in the future. So I’ve got all my stuff ready. I’m ready to come back again.”

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