I know why they were the 6th seed and what happened to Boston. The point is any team that has some adversity consistently throughout the season and therefore doesn't look strong through out it is going to have "non believers". I know as rockets' fans we want to believe everyone believes in our players as much as we do, but sometimes that keeps us from being logical. Now the logical view may not turn into reality, but i don't see reason to crucify people for being logical. Now being a "hater", that's a different story and a different term.
I wonder how history would change if Rudy T was to follow up that quote with a "...F*** Youuu!" or "...Kiss. My. Arrseee."