Fisher to OKC

[sirkickyass]

They did? I honestly don't remember that part.

I can't find a non-paywalled link. It looks like my memory was a little off. New York indicated they would sign him but they had to wait a week because they had 17 players under contract. In any event, it was known that the Knicks were interested and then-GM Glen Gruenwald was talking to his agent about getting him in there. Fisher signed with the Lakers before the Knicks could clear the roster spot.

 

[One Brow]

I thought his daughter's doctor was in New York

While he was in Utah, yes. However, it was mentioned there were three other cities with that type of care, including LA, before he was released.

 

[One Brow]

Does he not want to be with his family now?

Apparently, he was injured and wanted to rehabilitate with his family, which is still in LA. I'm sure he would have signed with the Clippers or Lakers, if they were willing.

 

[carolinajazz]

he is a fraud and a liar. Also look at his track record with players association. What else do people need? I'm surprised the media doesn't call him out.

...PTI just did.

 

[green]

Does everyone forget how much money Utah saved by releasing him?

He wasn't that good.

 

[carolinajazz]

Derrick Fisher is a self serving POS.

...I'm quite naive....what does POS stand for again?

 

[carolinajazz]

Forget it....I just figured it out.

 

[One Brow]

This is one of those situations where there's been so much smoke for so long that I'm surprised anyone believes there's no fire.

Suspicion is not proof, and I don't know what the fire is supposed to be. Do you think Fisher had guarantees from the Lakers then or Thunder this year? I have no idea what Fisher's motivations really were, but I do think any account for those motivations should look at all the evidence.

 

[One Brow]

I can't find a non-paywalled link. It looks like my memory was a little off. New York indicated they would sign him but they had to wait a week because they had 17 players under contract.

I don't think there is a contract limit in summertime, is there?

 

[nightmare3983]

Apparently, he was injured and wanted to rehabilitate with his family, which is still in LA. I'm sure he would have signed with the Clippers or Lakers, if they were willing.

He probably could have asked the Mavs for permission to go back to LA to rehab after his injury. And according to the article below rehab should have lasted a whopping two weeks. Also, Fisher was quoted as saying: "With this news [the injury and rehab] and the difficulty I have been having being away from my family, I have asked the organization to waive me so I can return home."

If it's so hard for him to be away from his family, why did he just leave them again? Look, there's nothing wrong with a washed up vet wanting to go after more championships. But lying about the reason (especially when it involves using your family) is bush league.

 

[Getting Traded]

He probably wants to make a legacy for himself as being among those with the most NBA championship rings -- what other explanation for it. It probably helps career-wise / endorsements too, getting a ring, especially a role-player like Fisher. Whatever, it's all about him, as is obvious to everyone. If the Lakers were in the hunt, he probably would've signed with them.

 

[Stifle Tower]

He probably could have asked the Mavs for permission to go back to LA to rehab after his injury. And according to the article below rehab should have lasted a whopping two weeks. Also, Fisher was quoted as saying: "With this news [the injury and rehab] and the difficulty I have been having being away from my family, I have asked the organization to waive me so I can return home."

If it's so hard for him to be away from his family, why did he just leave them again? Look, there's nothing wrong with a washed up vet wanting to go after more championships. But lying about the reason (especially when it involves using your family) is bush league.

Like most Americans, his geography skills are very lacking. First he thought LA was closer to NY than Utah. Now he believes OKC is closer to LA than Dallas. You really can't blame him; he's just a product of the U.S. public school system!