Derek Fisher ‘could be a consideration for the Celtics,’ according to report
During his 16-year NBA career Derek Fisher has become one of the Boston Celtics opponents I irrationally hate.
By most accounts he sounds like an upstanding citizen, a classy dude who smiles, works hard and contributes to society in many ways that have nothing to do with sinking game-winning jump shots with 0.4 seconds remaining in playoff contests. He plays basketball the way I hope my as-yet unborn son does, with unwavering confidence and unalterable poise, with a willingness to sacrifice his body and his statistics in order to help his team step closer to wins. At 38 years old and now considerably slower than during his youth, Fisher can still contribute to an NBA team because he’ll always be a leader who keeps himself in perfect shape and always seems to hit shots when they matter the most.
Still, I hate him. He flops and he whines. He acts like he gets tackled by Ray Lewis whenever an opponent’s body comes anywhere close to his personal space. He spends entire regular seasons as a liability and then always, always emerges from mediocrity to sink a dagger (or several of them) in the playoffs.
I’m not sure how I would respond to Fisher wearing Celtics green. But I might get the chance to find out. (Boston Globe)
It’s late September and Derek Fisher remains a free agent. Fisher wants to return for a 17th season, but the demand may not be there. He could be a consideration for the Celtics, given his leadership capabilities and positive influence last season during Oklahoma City’s run to the Finals.
Fisher’s kind of like Joakim Noah, the irritant you hate until the moment he joins your favorite team and then all the annoying things he does become endearing.
He wouldn’t be the worst option as a veteran presence with a long, long history of drilling important shots. But it’s weird even to discuss this.
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Not Fisher, he´s a Laker, Allen Iverson would be the best option for the Celtics.
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This is the dumbest ‘report’ I’ve ever read. PERIOD! DF couldn’t guard my dead grandmother and she’s been gone 60+ yrs. No way DF becomes a Celtic. Go Cs…
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I thought J.Collins was a junk singining!! BUT Fischer I mean really what are some people thinking??? Boston has good gards and good big men then sign these old guys so they can hold them back???
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AI for Celtics. Best choice.
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As usual, people are writing a bunch of crap. The reason to bring in a veteran is to have insurance in case Rondo goes down, and also to have a veteran who can be a supportive presence for Rondo. We don’t need Kyrie Irving. We are talking about someone to be on the end of the bench. Fisher could be a good choice. He probably hates the Lakers as much as we do at this point. He seems to be a solid guy with a solid knowledge of the game. He’s not the player he was, but we are talking about the 15th man here. My question would be what is his rapport with Rondo like?
AI is an interesting possibility too. But then again, what about Gary Payton? That’s a joke, of course, but the key for Rondo next year is going to be stepping up his defense.
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So who do you cut? Do you cut KJ or Xmas to let DF be #15 or do we count on what we have and RR’s progress (he is a seasoned vet with two Finals under his belt) and maturation to get us through? I choose the latter. DF would be a great mentor but we don’t need unproductive players taking up space; especially a former Laker. Go Cs…
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How do reconcile the need to win now with KG and PP with your desire to try and develop untested players? How many rookies have carried their team to the finals?
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Easy…DF cannot guard anyone and it was proven when the Lakers got rid of him. Our young players are going to be fine and we can get a back-up PG at anytime as vets are always available and I’m sure DF will be well into the season. Why do you hate on young players? Being our ‘old’ players had difficulties with injuries and especially with rebounding I would think our draft and signings would make you happy and not irritable. Let’s give our current team a chance to develop before adding more f’in age and players past their retirement age to it. Go Cs…
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None of the new players is a point guard. I would like a backup to Rondo that has shown that he can run a team…an actual PG..even if he is old. There are alot of old PG like Jason Kidd and Nash still playing. Marbury was supposed to be that guy be he didn’t work out.
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Jamar Smith is, but with Collins and Milicic signed there are not enough spots unless KJ or Xmas are cut. Yes you named 2 great old PGs, but we aren’t getting them as our options are DF, Bibby, and a bunch of crap old PGs (I might consider AI). But why not let Lee or Xmas play back up until AB is back? PP can also bring the ball up. I’m not worried about it, as everyone on the team can pass the ball and our offense is all about moving the ball. Go Cs…
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AI would be fun to watch and a great story but it could just as easily turn into more of a train wreck than Marbury. The Celtics have always said we can make due with who have as a backup to Rondo but in the end Rondo plays way too many minutes.
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Celtics have enough GOOD Guards Fischer would be a crap Sigining.
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Enough Guards? Yes
Enough Good Combo Guards? Yes
Enough good POINT Guards?
… Room for improvement.
RR one of the best in the NBA
JET-Avery Bradley.. Could hold their own, but another True Point Guard would be key.
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Nooooooooooooo! OMG…the Mayans were right!
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If derek Fischer can help the Celtics win, then GO AND SIGN HIM !!! he may be an ex laker, but the guy has more CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS than many of the Current celtic players do.If he can help then he should be in green He’ll finally get a chance to play for THE FEAST BASKETBALL FRANCHISE IN THE WORLD
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Not bad.
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Bring back DW instead of old man Fisch?
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Decent.
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I don’t know why most of you insist that Derek Fisher is too old and will be a non factor. He is a proven veteran who has more rings than the entire Celtics team combined (exaggerating). So what, he’s a former Laker, Shaq was a former Laker, Gary Payton was a former Laker… These guys helped us into the post season.
Point being is that Fisher is a proven Point Guard who can still run an offense and knows what it takes, as insurance and a back up to Rondo. Maybe he’s a liability on defence, but he can hit the clutch shot when needed, and hey at least he shows up to practice (Yes, you A.I.) but it’s the leadership that he can provide and the locker room prescense he has. Look at PJ Brown for the Celts back in 07-08 , or even Juwan Howard for the Heat this past season. You call it “wasting” a roster spot, but the Veteran leadership is the valuable part. Dionte Christmas, Jamar Smith and Kris Joseph are all SG or SF with the exception of Kris Joseph who could play a bit of PF if it came down to it, but with our depth, that wouldn’t happen. As much as I love A.I. and would love to see him back AND in Celtics green, I’m a realist. He was a quick,flashy athletic player who used his quickness and agility to be successful. He’s what 35,36 now? He’s lost a step or two, to say the least.
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So who do you cut? Are you willing to give up on 10 yrs of KJ or Xmas to bring DF in for one year? And he can’t guard anyone. Even the Thunder learned that after the Lakers cut him and they still only had Blake as a back-up. This makes no sense when AB will be back and Terry can handle the ball (so can PP). I prefer keeping KJ and Xmas (Jamar will be the last cut) and then seeing where we are come the trade deadline and whether we need the help only some think we do in order to help RR. Go Cs…
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