[::WORLD CHAMPION LAKERS OFF-SEASON THREAD: 2 Weeks Away From Pre-Season::]
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Fisher just announced his thoughts on the whole thing on Twitter like two minutes ago
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I am confident I will continue to lead this team on and off the court. Let the hunt for six begin... Derek
While this may not be the most lucrative contract I've been offered this off season, it is the most valuable.
I have decided to continue with Kobe, continue with our teammates and the fans of Los Angeles.
We have won five championships together.
He & I have played together for 11 seasons, came into the league together as kids, & has been loyal to me even when others had doubts.
At the end of the day, there's one person I could not turn away from. Kobe Bryant asked me to stay but supported whatever decision I made.
I listened to every coach, every general manager, even potential teammates in order to make the right decision & I thank every one of them.
Numbers reported were guesses & true "sources" were few & far between.I took time to consider all my options, many not reported in the media
and determine what new goals I want to achieve in the future. Many reports were completely false.
My free agency was a time for me to reevaluate my position in the league, reflect on my accomplishments individually and as a teammate,
Statement from Derek Fisher July 12, 2010
7 minutes ago via web
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I am confident I will continue to lead this team on and off the court. Let the hunt for six begin... Derek
While this may not be the most lucrative contract I've been offered this off season, it is the most valuable.
I have decided to continue with Kobe, continue with our teammates and the fans of Los Angeles.
We have won five championships together.
He & I have played together for 11 seasons, came into the league together as kids, & has been loyal to me even when others had doubts.
At the end of the day, there's one person I could not turn away from. Kobe Bryant asked me to stay but supported whatever decision I made.
I listened to every coach, every general manager, even potential teammates in order to make the right decision & I thank every one of them.
Numbers reported were guesses & true "sources" were few & far between.I took time to consider all my options, many not reported in the media
and determine what new goals I want to achieve in the future. Many reports were completely false.
My free agency was a time for me to reevaluate my position in the league, reflect on my accomplishments individually and as a teammate,
Statement from Derek Fisher July 12, 2010
7 minutes ago via web
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my guy Fisher...always a class act!!
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Fish!!
My man....
My man....
dontsteponmyshoes
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dudes were ready to commit suicide thinkin fish was leaving
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Fools be
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El Presidente is back
now let's just get some new members to the bench mob!
now let's just get some new members to the bench mob!
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formerly dtruth07
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It wasn't so much about him leaving...but joining the Heat after all of this?
But hey...I like him continuing to start with Blake backing him up. That's fine with me.
But hey...I like him continuing to start with Blake backing him up. That's fine with me.
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damn fisher just might be the lakers next coach lol
now we need to sign tmac and kurt thomas or juwan howard
now we need to sign tmac and kurt thomas or juwan howard
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Fisher/Blake
Kobe/Sasha
Artest/Odom/Walton
Pau
Bynum
Need a big man in there, I hope Caracter and Ebanks make the team.
I know Odom wants to play more SF, but he's gonna give up that dream soon.
Kobe/Sasha
Artest/Odom/Walton
Pau
Bynum
Need a big man in there, I hope Caracter and Ebanks make the team.
I know Odom wants to play more SF, but he's gonna give up that dream soon.
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I knew he wasn't going anywhere
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good job Fish, glad we didn't lose you to the darkside. lol
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My man Fish!
I knew he wouldn't let us down.
I knew he wouldn't let us down.
MVP
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Good to see Fish back in the fold
Now go get T-Mac (since Luke is probably going to never see the floor) and another big and we're set. I like what I'm seeing from Ebanks and Character though.
Now go get T-Mac (since Luke is probably going to never see the floor) and another big and we're set. I like what I'm seeing from Ebanks and Character though.
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Originally Posted by dyyhard
cus he knows the Lakers are better and he's a winner.
Derek Fisher has decided to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Credit Kobe Bryant with the assist.
Fisher
"I have decided to continue with Kobe, continuewith our teammates and the fans of Los Angeles," Fisher said in astatement. "While this may not be the most lucrative contract I've beenoffered this offseason, it is the most valuable. I am confident I willcontinue to lead this team on and off the court. Let the hunt for sixbegin."
The Lakers have won two straight titles and five inFisher's tenure with the team. He gets a three-year deal to return,with a player option on the final year. Monetary terms were notimmediately available.
Fisher, 35, had been courted by the Miami Heat.He met with Miami president Pat Riley and owner Micky Arison at theMandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami on Saturday morning where the Heattold him it wanted him to be its starting point guard and to join LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
"Itook time to consider all my options, many not reported in the media,"Fisher said. "I listened to every coach, every general manager, evenpotential teammates in order to make the right decision and I thankevery one of them. At the end of the day, there's one person I couldnot turn away from.
For more news and notes on the Lakers, check out the Land O' Lakers blog from the Kamenetzky brothers. Blog
"Kobe Bryant asked me to stay butsupported whatever decision I made. He and I have played together for11 seasons, came into the league together as kids, and has been loyalto me even when others had doubts. We have won five championshipstogether."
The Lakers had been in constant contact withFisher and his representative Rob Pelinka since the free-agentnegotiating period opened on July 1, although negotiations hadproceeded slowly but amicably.
Fisher averaged 7.5 points and 2.5assists per game last season, but he stepped up with some big shots inthe playoffs, especially against the Celtics in the NBA Finals.
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And Ebanks and Caracter are definitely making some noise in the Summer League, you guys think both can make the roster?
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Originally Posted by Jiffyl00b
Fish making the proper decision. So we're just in need of another guard and big right?
And Ebanks and Caracter are definitely making some noise in the Summer League, you guys think both can make the roster?
I don't see why not, I can see us picking up another wing and another big this offseason, so that'll put us at 10 players. With ebanks and caracter that puts us 12 deep, phil only really uses a 8/9 man rotation so the rookies can pretty much sit and learn for the majority of the year
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Originally Posted by Jiffyl00b
Fish making the proper decision. So we're just in need of another guard and big right?
And Ebanks and Caracter are definitely making some noise in the Summer League, you guys think both can make the roster?
I don't see why not, I can see us picking up another wing and another big this offseason, so that'll put us at 10 players. With ebanks and caracter that puts us 12 deep, phil only really uses a 8/9 man rotation so the rookies can pretty much sit and learn for the majority of the year
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Get out of class and I check espn.com on my phone to see some great news
