Then why did the Lakers lose in the first round in 06 & 07? Why did the Cavaliers lose to the Magic and ruin the Kobe vs LeBron Finals that was already being advertised with puppets in Nike commercials? How has San Antonio won 4 championships?
The thing too, is, everyone will watch Blazers-Lakers. It will be exciting and we'll be on the big stage. No one will watch Blazers-Jazz. I want the Lakers.
Miller is a competitor. Regardless of this one quote I don't see him mailing it in if we face the Lakers.
But will he have that belief deep down? The desire? The toughness? Down 0-2 in the series? Down 15 in the 4th quarter? Will he give up? Or will he believe in his team, fight back, and win the series? Something he's never done?
Lakers lost in the 1st round in 2005-06 and again in 2006-07. (Then lost in the finals to Boston, then won the championship)