LOS ANGELES — Dirk Nowitzki and his teammates were feeling so good, they broke out in another rendition of “We are the Champions.”

It was definitely a fun night to be a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

Nowitzki picked up a pair of trophies, including male athlete of the year, and the Mavericks were chosen as the best team Wednesday night at the ESPY Awards.

Nowitzki also won best NBA player during ESPN’s live telecast from the Nokia Theatre. Rick Carlisle was named best coach for leading the Mavericks to the NBA championship.

“I’ve got to tell you, any party where Dirk is singing ‘We are the Champions’ is just the best party ever,” Dallas owner Mark Cuban told reporters.

Nowitzki, who was the MVP of the NBA finals, is the first NBA player to be named top male athlete since Michael Jordan in 1993. Also nominated for the award were Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and tennis star Rafael Nadal, who each won awards in other categories.

“This is humbling,” said Nowitzki, who was talked into singing Queen’s famous tune backstage.

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn won female athlete of the year for the second year in a row. She is the first female to win the honor consecutive times since Annika Sorenstam in 2005-06. Vonn won in a group that included Connecticut basketball star Maya Moore, three-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson and Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark.

Saturday Night Live comedian Seth Myers hosted the show for a second straight year. He cracked some jokes about Brian Wilson’s unique outfit choice.

The always eccentric Wilson would have won the award for best dressed athlete, had there been one. All eyes were on the San Francisco Giants closer as he walked down the red carpet in a full-body spandex tuxedo, complete with black high-tops and a cane.

“Justin Bieber could have set himself on fire and not have had a crazier outfit than Brian Wilson,” Myers told reporters.

Fresh off leading the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup crown in 39 years, Boston goaltender Tim Thomas won for best championship performance.