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My Take
Derek Fisher is the ultimate winning role player, the kind of veteran every contender wishes they had. He was never the most athletic guard, but his clutch gene was undeniable, and the '0.4' shot against the Spurs remains one of the most jaw-dropping buzzer-beaters in playoff history. Five rings next to Kobe says everything about his composure and basketball IQ. His leadership extended off the court too, steering the players' union through the 2011 lockout. The coaching stints were rockier, but as a glue guy and a competitor in the biggest moments, Fisher earned every bit of respect he gets.
Overview
Derek Fisher (born August 9, 1974) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. A point guard, he won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. He served as president of the National Basketball Players Association and later coached the New York Knicks and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, with whom he won a title as head coach.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Derek Fisher
- Name (Japanese)
- デレック・フィッシャー
- Reading
- でれっく・ふぃっしゃー
- Born
- August 9, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Height
- 185cm
- Occupation
- Basketball player / Labor union member / Basketball coach
2. Background
- High school
- Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School
- University
- University of Arkansas
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Derek Fisher born?
Born August 9, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Derek Fisher from?
Derek Fisher is from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
What does Derek Fisher do?
Derek Fisher works as Basketball player, Labor union member, Basketball coach.
How tall is Derek Fisher?
Derek Fisher is 185cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.