The celebration began with an institutional visit to the Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats, where players, coaching staff, and executives offered the Liga Endesa championship trophy to the city's patron saint in València. Team captain, Josep Puerto, presented a floral basket and a commemorative jersey.
Josep Puerto admitted it was difficult to fully grasp the magnitude of their achievements, highlighting "lifting the Cup in front of the fans" as the most special moment. The player also recalled the bitter side of injuries that prevented him from playing crucial playoff games, describing the locker room's sentiment as a "mix of emotion, pride, and euphoria".
Subsequently, the 'taronja' expedition moved to the Roig Arena to reunite with an enthusiastic fanbase. After a review of the season's key moments, the squad was presented, including players like Brancou Badio, Kameron Taylor, Nate Reuvers, Jaime Pradilla, Braxton Key, Jean Montero, and the coaching staff led by Pedro Martínez.
The event was marked by fan chants urging players like Braxton Key and Jean Montero to stay with the club. The appearance of Josep Puerto carrying the trophy was a highlight, followed by applause for Juan Roig, the project's benefactor.
Several players emphasized the team's unity as key to their success. Álvaro Cárdenas thanked the welcome, Darius Thompson highlighted the collective effort, and Yankuba Sima confessed the season had exceeded expectations. Isaac Nogués expressed his gratitude, while Matt Costello underscored mutual support through all moments.
The celebration also connected generations with congratulatory messages from figures such as Arturo Valls, Ricard Camarena, and players from the first Liga Endesa win like Fernando San Emeterio and Bojan Dubljevic. Juan Roig provided a humorous moment recalling past and future promises.
Jaime Pradilla moved the fans with a grateful speech, and Jean Montero, the finals MVP, delivered a farewell-sounding message, stating, "València will always live in my heart." Josep Puerto encouraged the younger generation to dream and be persistent, while Pedro Martínez emphasized the club's philosophy and the coaching staff's work.
The festivities concluded with the unveiling of the new Liga Endesa champions' banner, featuring the dates 2017 and 2026, and the entire Roig Arena singing the anthem "La Promesa." This season solidifies Valencia Basket's project among the elite of European basketball.
