Published 5/17/2008
at FOXSports.com News for NBA
Derek Fisher says the road to the NBA title goes through San Antonio since the Spurs are the defending league champions.
The veteran Lakers guard also pays homage to New Orleans as an up-and-coming club that must be taken seriously.
Fisher is well-schooled in diplomacy.
But the Lakers, who await their opponent in the Western Conference finals that begin Wednesday night at Staples Center, could very well be the team to beat.
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