Quotes by Derek Fisher

About Derek Fisher:

Derek Lamar Fisher is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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 (NBPA).
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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

I would venture to guess that if I was a construction worker... who requested a transfer to another department for the betterment of his family, I would be commended for it. But because it's sports, there's just so much passion added to it.

Derek Fisher

Nothing prepares a family for having multiple children at once.

Derek Fisher

I really have to make sure that I'm staying true to who I am, and that I know my responsibilities to current N.B.A. players, to future N.B.A. players, to our past and retired N.B.A. Players.

Derek Fisher

The source of my power and strength is God, and I know it, without a shadow of a doubt.

Derek Fisher

Life for me outweighs the game of basketball.

Derek Fisher

My parents didn't have the opportunities that my wife and I have now, from a quality of life standpoint.

Derek Fisher

I don't know how many people feel strongly about what I do.

Derek Fisher

You know, I have a responsibility to my team that if I'm going to be on the floor, then I have to make a difference.

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.

Derek Fisher

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.

Derek Fisher

Nothing means more to me than helping my team win.

Derek Fisher

Teams are often pretty clear about what they can do or are willing to do.

Derek Fisher

I don't feel like basketball is the only way to make a living.

Derek Fisher

I feel like I'm capable of doing so many things to help people around the country and the world.

Derek Fisher

I am not a passenger in anything I do.

Derek Fisher

I am and always will be a leader.

Derek Fisher

I've discovered new parts of my manhood, places I couldn't get to without loving someone else unconditionally and putting others before myself.

Derek Fisher

Basketball used to be my top priority.

Derek Fisher

With my responsibilities comes having to manage my time more efficiently.

Derek Fisher

Author Bio

  • NameDerek Fisher
  • DescriptionAmerican basketball player/coach
  • BornAugust 9, 1974
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Basketball Player