The Nuggets were the better side than the Lakers in the playoffs this year. They were the best team in the league. No one is arguing that, particularly no one in purple and gold. The nature with which Denver won in the Western Conference Finals via a sweep pretty much erased any doubt about who deserved to be in the Finals.
The Lakers acknowledged that, accepted the loss and moved onto their offseason. The Nuggets moved onto the NBA Finals, won a title and...kept talking about the Lakers.
Throughout the Finals and into their parade on Thursday, the Nuggets have repeatedly brought up the Lakers.