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
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
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
The source of my power and strength is God, and I know it, without a shadow of a doubt. – 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
I feel like I’m capable of doing so many things to help people around the country and the world. – Derek Fisher
My parents didn’t have the opportunities that my wife and I have now, from a quality of life standpoint. – Derek Fisher
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
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 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
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
