I love Fisher and here is why.

by CuriousTK on Oct 17, 2011 7:22 PM PDT

So I have a friend who constantly complains about the Lakers having Derek Fisher as the starting PG. While it is true Fisher's production has definitely dropped, though he was never incredibly productive(averaging 13.3 ppg and 4.3 apg during his second year in GSW, last year he averaged 6.8 ppg and 3.1 apg).

When looking at these stats, they are rather underwhelming for a modern day NBA starting PG, but one must understand that Fisher has is playing in the Triangle Offense, an offense that does not necessarily require a high scoring point guard or one that dishes out a ton of assists. Fish also plays with rather amazing players around him, with the like of Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom around him, it is no wonder he doesn't score much himself. Not to mention, arguably, the greatest player alive, Kobe Bryant, is also there.

So to get to the main point of this post and to stop making excuses for Fisher's lack of production, I love Fisher because of his leadership in the team and his ability to make plays when the team needs it. I am sure everyone reading this post can remember at least one moment Fisher drained a three or made a big play to win a crucial game.

(EX: http://www.youtube.com/embed/UePN_c6Seck )

I also love the toughness Fisher brings to the Lakers. Aside from being the Lakers' resident Iron Man, he also tackled the hell out of Luis Scola:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/K_EMke5Rxlk

So in conclusion, I believe that Derek Fisher, as a Laker, still brings a great deal to the organization, both on and off the floor and these intangibles are key parts of what have led the Lakers to some of our recent trips finals.

What do you all think?

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I think the thing is,

Fish is better off as a roleplayer off the bench, still helping the team with the leadership, intangibles, and clutch play. His efficiency has gone way down, and he’s really only suited to guard slower guards. (There aren’t many that are worth mentioning)

Don’t get me wrong, I love Fish, and I love all he’s done for the team, but the PG position is the Lakers’ weakness.

by Aethereal on Oct 17, 2011 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

So in conclusion, I believe that Derek Fisher, as a Laker, still brings a great deal to the organization, both on and off the floor and these intangibles are key parts of what have led the Lakers to some of our recent trips finals.

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by LakerAce on Oct 17, 2011 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

Yep

Been reading for a while now, but thought it’d be nice to post something.

by CuriousTK on Oct 17, 2011 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL, subtle.

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by SoCalGal on Oct 17, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 20, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

I would love Fish even more

if he retired.

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by shaqfor3 on Oct 17, 2011 10:47 PM PDT reply actions

When looking at these stats, they are rather underwhelming for a modern day NBA starting PG, but one must understand that Fisher has is playing in the Triangle Offense, an offense that does not necessarily require a high scoring point guard or one that dishes out a ton of assists.

Now that we are moving away from the Triangle system…. I really, really hope Fisher doesn’t start anymore or log in starter minutes. I appreciate what he has done in the past, but we need to train up a PG for the future, even if (barring a trade or FA) we do finally give rookies ample playing time.

by neokoros on Oct 17, 2011 11:05 PM PDT reply actions

If your point is that he should be kept in a reserve roll to come off the bench as a miracle shot-maker and annoying PF-flattener

then yes, I completely agree.

by LAMojo on Oct 17, 2011 11:44 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

I don’t think he is athletic to start and keep up with most other starting PGs in the league, just wrote this post to dispute the opinion that he is “trash” as my friend says.

by CuriousTK on Oct 18, 2011 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Your friend is a heretic.

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by SoCalGal on Oct 18, 2011 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Ah man Derek Fisher love

This is new lol

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by BrittneyM on Oct 18, 2011 1:01 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

I think your writing abilities

Are like Derek’s game is right now……without the intangibles.

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by resident troll on Oct 19, 2011 11:00 PM PDT reply actions

I love him too

He shouldn’t be a starter anymore, or if he starts he should have limited minutes. But as a fan, he’s one of my favorite players because of everything he’s done for this team.

As for this season, whenever it starts, it’s time to get a new, younger athletic point guard to either start or backup Fish with the bulk of the minutes. Who? I have no idea, and with this friggin lockout we’re not going to find out for a while are we?

Let us all congratulate the Boston Red Sox for becoming the first World Champions in the history of sports to NOT make the postseason! Thats not easy to do!

by nyyrocks29 on Oct 20, 2011 11:55 AM PDT reply actions