Even that had exceeded their performance on the court.
If it weren't for Hansen, the Grizzlies only had two possible fates: either being frustratingly defeated by the referees in tonight's game, or the players losing control of their emotions and, like Randolph Guy, getting ejected and then suspended from future games.
Either outcome could have led to the Grizzlies being overturned.
But now, with Hansen making his move, both of those possibilities were completely eliminated.
In the end, the team members, not knowing how to express their emotions, excitedly lifted Hansen and threw him up in the air to celebrate.
This type of celebration, usually seen on international stages, was now happening live at the American Airlines Arena.
And it was in front of the Heat fans and players who hadn't yet left the arena.
