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Derek Fisher in his last game in a Dallas Mavericks
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Derek Fisher signed a contract for the rest of the season with the top team in the very difficult wild wild West, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Derek Fisher played only 9 games for the Dallas Mavericks earlier this season, but had been let go after he hurt his knee. The reaction to Fisher wearing anything other than the Purple and Gold is still a nightmare for the Lakers faithful. With 5 NBA titles under his belt, Fisher is on a very short list of players who any team would take in a quick second right? Michael Jordan, who was recently declared as still better than any player on the Bobcats roster as it stands right now is on that list. Beyond the player, imagine the amount of money the team would make if they had signed him. But Robery Horry, also known as "Big Shot Rob" expressed even the most slight interest in coming back and playing for any NBA franchise, for me I would take the 7 time NBA champion way before MJ. Big Shot Rob Hits nothing but big shots, especially with the game on the line. After those 2, Derek Fisher has the most experience in a winning organization. He knows what it takes, to a man, to win in it all.
Lakers fans are very aware of Fisher's strengths, and at the old age of 38 years old, his set backs. He has great leadership abilities, great shot selection, and takes the best charge in the league. But he doesn’t guard the fast and in shape guards very well, and timely shooting is a set back, like inconsistent shooting.
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But this Lakers team has a very short list of players who have won before. Kobe with 5, Gasol with 2, and Metta with 1 NBA title represent a brand new, Championship inexperienced team. Fisher doesn’t know the new coaching system, but with his experience who’s to say he wouldn’t bring a better winning influence?
After trading away James Harden, the Oklahoma City Thunder is a good team, but they are lacking one very huge set back, depth. Fisher helps that with an experienced leader, one who has experience in that locker room none the less. It is a great signing for OKC.
Forget who’s roster spot he would need to take. Derek Fisher may be able to help this Lakers team, but it’s not a big impact he would make. He would add more years to an already very old roster. With Fisher’s close ties to Phil Jackson, it is highly unlikely that Jim Buss would consider giving Fisher another chance with the team in which he became very familiar with winning. It is the biggest choice to let the Lakers legend go his own way, but on a team full of new players, one more "New player" could be just what the Lakers have been looking for.
