11:58 AM PT -- Nikola Jokic provided some quality entertainment following the parade ... getting behind the mic at the rally and proclaiming Thursday was "the best day of my f***ing life."
The Finals MVP dropped a few f-bombs while addressing the crowd ... doing a complete 180 on his previous feelings over having to stay in America for the festivities before going back to Serbia.
"You know that I told [you] that I don't want to stay and parade, but I f***ing want to stay and parade," Jokic said as fans erupted.
Head coach Michael Malone also said a dirty word ... saying he's ready to defend the title next season.
"We're running this s*** back!" Malone said.
Unclear whether booze inspired the NSFW speeches ... but if so, be sure to drink some water, fellas.
The Denver Nuggets' NBA championship parade is officially underway ... and things are already off to a hot start -- with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope getting into a beer-chugging contest with a fan in the crowd!!
The awesome moment went down as the team made its way through the streets on firetrucks ... when KCP decided to hop off and down some brews with a lucky supporter.
KCP vs. Nuggets fan chugging contest… you decide who won 😂 #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/hQjLaW6CRe
— Nick Rothschild (@nick_rothschild) June 15, 2023
The basketball player destroyed his competition ... but no one seemed to really be keeping score, as the two hugged it out at the end -- and the fan lost his damn mind.
Not everyone was guzzling the beers on hand, though -- Christian Braun did a sort of Triple H/"Stone Cold" Steve Austin combination by spitting out his drink as his truck cruised down the street.
The Game 3 hero Christian Braun pic.twitter.com/O3EMwfKgdT
— Ryan Kaufman (@GingerlyTweets) June 15, 2023
Finals MVP Nikola Jokic has his whole family with him for the celly ... so we take it he'll mostly be on his best behavior -- but we're hoping he decides to let loose a bit.
The parade will end at Civic Center Park ... where the team will hold its rally.
Denver Nuggets parade:
— Marco A. Munno (@MarcoAMunno) June 15, 2023
Nikola Jokic celebration 🎉#bRINGItIn#NbaTipopic.twitter.com/C5wAgLoYpo
Hopefully, there will be some boozed-up speeches on the horizon!!
Originally Published -- 10:01 AM PT