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Fisher’s Heroics Move Lakers a Step Closer
Fisher’s Heroics Move Lakers a Step Closer
Luck can be thought of as what happens when preparation meets opportunity. In the case of Lakers point guard Derek Fisher, this pairing seems to occur often. Even while playing with Kobe Bryant, the one player in the league most people would trust foremost with a game deciding shot, it has ...
Derek Fisher Proves 'Big Balls Theory'
Derek Fisher Proves 'Big Balls Theory'
thehoopdoctors.com — I have a theory. I affectionately refer to it as the “Big Balls Theory”. A lot of... basketball analysts today will be talking about the “experience” of the Lakers team and how Derek Fisher had enough big game experience to knock down the important threes. B.S. (more) Derek Fisher Proves 'Big Balls Theory'
The Fundamentals
The Fundamentals
ballerblogger.com — Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports: “They used to come to the brink of blows in empty gymnasiums... as young Lakers, Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant refusing to back down. When older teammates skipped road trip practices to rest tired legs, these two dragged themselves to the gym..." (more) The Fundamentals
Behind the Box Score, where the Lakers put the hammer down
Behind the Box Score, where the Lakers put the hammer down
sports.yahoo.com — Los Angeles Lakers 99, Orlando 91 (Los Angeles leads series, 3-1) Wow, that was some defense. It... didn't seem to come up much during the game, for the usual reasons (defense isn't much of a talking point, unless teams aren't playing it), but ... (more) Behind the Box Score, where the Lakers put the hammer down
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The Blog-o-Burn: Derek Fisher Proves My ‘Big Balls Theory’
The Hoop Doctors — ... With approximately 11 seconds left in regulation, the Lakers inbounded the ball from full-court and Derek Fisher pulled up and knocked down a 3 pointer with Jameer Nelson standing 15 Stretch Armstrong lengths away from a close out. Maybe it’s just me but I like the idea of fouling to prevent the three point shot. I also like the idea of guarding the perimeter when the other team needs a 3 pointer to tie. Instead, Jameer Nelson guarded Fisher as if he was trying to prevent a layup.” Hoops Addict - “Though he has his an abundance of important, memorable shots in late game ...

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