Derek Fisher Quotes

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.

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

Teams are often pretty clear about what they can do or are willing to do.

Fatherhood will put a man through a lot, but it's a tremendous job, the best in the world - even better than playing basketball.

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.

Basketball used to be my top priority.

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

You have to work hard at things.

My character has always been important to me. That was the one thing that I knew, no matter what, I had to hold that strong.

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

I feel like I'm capable of doing so many things to help people around the country and the world.

Nothing prepares a family for having multiple children at once.

The source of my power and strength is God, and I know it, without a shadow of a doubt.

I am and always will be a leader.

I've discovered new parts of my manhood, places I couldn't get to without loving someone else unconditionally and putting others before myself.