Derek Fisher
Derek Fisher
Derek Lamar Fisheris an American basketball coach and former player. He most recently served as the head coach of the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. He played professionally in the NBA for 18 seasons, spending the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he won five NBA championships. He has also served as president of the National Basketball Players Association...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth9 August 1974
CityLittle Rock, AR
CountryUnited States of America
Derek Fisher quotes about
I've discovered new parts of my manhood, places I couldn't get to without loving someone else unconditionally and putting others before myself.
Basketball used to be my top priority.
I don't feel like basketball is the only way to make a living.
Life for me outweighs the game of basketball.
I am not a passenger in anything I do.
The source of my power and strength is God, and I know it, without a shadow of a doubt.
I have people that I'm close to that give me things to read throughout the season, and in particular in the playoffs and the postseason.
I'm not chasing money, so I'm not looking at just trying to stretch out a deal artificially just to have a certain number.
My parents didn't have the opportunities that my wife and I have now, from a quality of life standpoint.
My character has always been important to me. That was the one thing that I knew, no matter what, I had to hold that strong.
You have to work hard at things.
With my responsibilities comes having to manage my time more efficiently.
Teams are often pretty clear about what they can do or are willing to do.
Nothing prepares a family for having multiple children at once.