Derek Fisher

Los Angeles had plenty of offensive power to beat the Warriors for a sixth straight time, getting 13 points and five assists from Derek Fisher and 12 points and seven boards from Andrew Bynum. Reserve Shannon Brown added 17 points, including...

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...Harris and Russell Westbrook right on their heels. Throw in Baron Davis, Mike Bibby, Andre Miller, Mo Williams, Jameer Nelson and Derek Fisher, and you realize it's the rare team (most in the Eastern Conference) that doesn't have a respected...

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...be a huge upgrade. 2) Mo Williams. I have to give it to Mo Williams. He is developing into a very special player, similar to Derek Fisher of the L.A. Lakers or Jameer Nelson of the Orlando Magic. But there lies the problem. Fisher and...

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...gives thanks for height differential. Power forwards and centers were pitted against the lil' fellas, with Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher allowed to watch as spectators. Their presence clearly wasn't needed by David, who smoked Goliath to...

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...but never expected it to go this far. While checking his Facebook, he was stunned to find a note from Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher. "When he first wrote me, I said, `Man this isn't Derek Fisher,"' he said. "Then we started...

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...the dunk contest, it's going to be something special," Brown said. Whether it has been constructive or negative criticism, Derek Fisher always has used it to push himself, to drive himself, to work even harder, to strive for more. Fisher...

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...and point guard Russell Westbrook getting held to 2-8 shooting, Scotty Brooks lavished some serious praise on Derek Fisher: "Derek Fisher never gets enough credit. The guy is a star. He battles and competes. I admire his play every year...

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There's almost always an upside to extended conversations with Derek Fisher, and it's typically two-fold. First, he's a given for introspective, thoughtful copy. Second, the discussion will often take unexpected turns that spotlight...

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Derek Fisher defends Steve Nash yesterday in Los Angeles. (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press) Derek Fisher knew the challenge ahead of him was a big one. He was about to face Steve Nash, one of the top point guards in the NBA, a...

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...great in my mind, even if he can never cut off the dribble like Michael Cooper was able to. Laker fans should pay homage to Derek Fisher, one of the greatest Laker guards to ever play the game. Bleacher Report publishes the best Los...

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