OK, I've been excited since the day KG became a Celtic. When the Celts came out of the gate 30-3 (or something like that), I was on top of the world. The Texas sweep had me feeling like the Celts could beat anyone, anywhere. The first couple of rounds of the playoffs had me a little confused but pragmatically pleased that the Celts got the job done when push came to shove. The Detroit series answered the last of my questions about the Celts ability to put a team away on the road when it mattered most.
I'll admit, I shoved the idea of a possible Lakers Finals matchup to my mental back burner because I didn't want to get ahead of myself, but the thought had been there tantalizingly begging for more attention.
When the Celts won Game 6 vs Detroit and finally sealed the dream Finals matchup, my main emotions were a mixture of excited and nostalgic. A few days later, and I am officially fired up beyond control. I've dusted off the nostalgic feelings and remembered that the root of what made those Celtics / Lakers series great was how much I hated the Lakers. Yes, there was the factor that they were a superbly talented team, but mostly, I just hated them.
For some reason, I haven't been in touch with my inner-hatred for the Lakers to the full degree until now. Sure, I talked the talk, but now I'm really starting to feel it in my gut. I just don't like them, and they are standing in the way of something I really want.
What finally did it for me (getting immensely fired up), is the feeling that the Celts have more to lose in this series than the Lakers, and yet they're getting no respect. If the Celtics don't win it's because the New Big 3, "don't know how to win" the big one. I don't agree with it, but I think that's what stands in front of them in the court of public opinion.
Oddly, despite being favored to win, I don't feel like the Lakers have this kind of pressure on them. Kobe has his rings. Phil Jackson has proven he can bring a team back to the Finals without multiple superstars.
In my heart of hearts I just don't believe KG & Pierce will be denied the opportunity to grab a ring now that they are here.
So, I've started saying my share of unspeakable things about the Lakers. The venom is back. I want them beaten and I want them beaten badly.
I'M FIRED UP!! Bring on Thursday!
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