Derek Fisher Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“My parents didn't have the opportunities that my wife and I have now, from a quality of life standpoint.”

“With my responsibilities comes having to manage my time more efficiently.”

“I don't feel like basketball is the only way to make a living.”

“You know, I have a responsibility to my team that if I'm going to be on the floor, then I have to make a difference.”

“I would venture to guess that if I was a construction worker... who requested a transfer to another department for the betterment of his family, I would be commended for it. But because it's sports, there's just so much passion added to it.”

“I really have to make sure that I'm staying true to who I am, and that I know my responsibilities to current N.B.A. players, to future N.B.A. players, to our past and retired N.B.A. Players.”

“Basketball used to be my top priority.”

“I don't know how many people feel strongly about what I do.”

“I have people that I'm close to that give me things to read throughout the season, and in particular in the playoffs and the postseason.”

“I'm not chasing money, so I'm not looking at just trying to stretch out a deal artificially just to have a certain number.”