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119. Derek Fisher

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119. Derek Fisher

Will Derek Fisher ever get into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame?

No, but he deserves to be honored at a high level somewhere.

Derek Fisher was the consummate role player, an outspoken leader and the perfect floor general, which made up for a lack of natural ability.  No other guard could have complimented Kobe Bryant better, and he was not just along for the ride in those five championships for the Lakers; he helped design the car.

Fish could shoot, made few mistakes, and was underrated on defense.  We are not saying he should have been a multi-time All-Star, but super high-IQ players like Fisher are rare.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
  • Position: Point Guard, Shooting Guard
  • Games Played: 1281
  • Per Game Averages:

    25.4 MIN
    8.3 PTS
    2.1 RB
    3.0 AST
    1.1 STL
    0.1 BLK
    .399 FG%
    .374 3FG%
    .817 FT%

    259 Playoff Games
    26.5 MIN
    8.3 PTS
    2.2 RB
    2.3 AST
    1.1 STL
    0.1 BLK
    .422 FG%
    .399 3FG%
    .805 FT%

  • Advanced Stats:

    11.7 PER
    .514 TS%
    62.3 WS
    8.9 VORP

    259 Playoff Games
    12.0 PER
    .549 TS%
    14.6 WS
    4.5 VORP

  • Played For: Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz
  • College: Arkansas-Little Rock
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 24th Overall in 1996
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NBA Championships (5) (Los Angeles Lakers 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 & 2010)
    Sun Belt Player of the Year (1) (1996)
    First Team All-Sun Belt (2) (1995 & 1996)

  • Other Points of Note:

    27. Games Played: 1,287
    86. 3-Point Field Goals: 1,248
    96. 3-Point Field Goal Attempts: 3,341

Should Derek Fisher be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 50%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 50%

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