Derek Fisher quotes

Derek Fisher is an American former professional basketball player and coach, notably recognized for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Renowned for his clutch performances and leadership, he won five NBA championships as a player. He has also served as an NBA head coach and continues to be involved in basketball. Here are 19 of his quotes:

Fatherhood will put a man through a lot, but it's a tremendous job, the best in the world - even better than playing basketball. (Derek Fisher)
The source of my power and strength is God, and I know it, without a shadow of a doubt. View quote
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I am and always will be a leader. View quote
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Life for me outweighs the game of basketball. View quote
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Nothing prepares a family for having multiple children at once. View quote
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Nothing means more to me than helping my team win. View quote
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You have to work hard at things. View quote
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With my responsibilities comes having to manage my time more efficiently. View quote
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Teams are often pretty clear about what they can do or are willing to do. View quote
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Basketball used to be my top priority. View quote
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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. (Derek Fisher)
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. View quote
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I don't feel like basketball is the only way to make a living. View quote
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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. View quote
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I am not a passenger in anything I do. View quote
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I feel like I'm capable of doing so many things to help people around the country and the world. View quote
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I don't know how many people feel strongly about what I do. View quote
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My parents didn't have the opportunities that my wife and I have now, from a quality of life standpoint. View quote
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I've discovered new parts of my manhood, places I couldn't get to without loving someone else unconditionally and putting others before myself. View quote
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Derek Fisher

Derek Fisher - Image
Photo: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Athlete
Born: August 9, 1974
Quotes count: 19

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