Derek Fisher

This week on the pod we got to chat with five time NBA champion Derek Fisher. He is renowned for his leadership, being a great teammate, and clutch performances. 


Fisher was known for hitting crucial shots in pressure situations, earning a reputation as one of the league's premier clutch performers. Beyond his playing career, he served as the president of the NBA Players Association and later transitioned into coaching, leading the New York Knicks, LA Sparks, and currently the head coach at Crespi High School.
 
Fisher's impact on the NBA is marked by his leadership, resilience, and dedication to the game.


00:00 - Intro
01:47 - Differences in levels of coaching
04:58 - Playing vs Coaching
07:28 - Creating relationships at different levels
11:49 - Servant Leadership
14:32 - Finding the competition in a small town
16:54 - Staying in the moment
19:36 - Kobe’s Favorite Teammate
23:17 - Star in your role
26:37 - Comparing modern-day basketball 
30:29 - Triangle Offense
31:47 - Favorite Actions
34:31 - Fisher is at his best
36:37 - Phil Jackson takeaways
39:10 - Non-Basketball hobbies 
41:56- Favorite Clutch Shot
44:12 - The Shot bringing it all together
47:33 - Photographic Memory
51:13 - Where to find Coach Fisher


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