Integrity, Honor and Respect
In the Game
When a name like Derek Fisher or "D'Fish" is brought up in a basketball conversation, most people would know Fisher as an NBA point guard who has won five NBA Championships with the LA Lakers.
A Man of Character
Aside from being an outstanding point guard, Derek Fisher well-known for being "a man of character" on and off the court. He is thought highly of by other NBA players such as Kobe Bryant and former NBA player Magic Johnson. "Knowing how I strive to be a person of integrity, honor and respect off the court allows me to build solid relationships with teammates and not have to be someone else to get to know them better," says Fisher.
A Christian Man
Derek Fisher is also known for being a Christian who demonstrates his love for God daily. Fisher strives to give God the glory in everything he does. "The source of my power and strength is God," says Fisher. "And I know it, without a shadow of a doubt." In addition to his Christian lifestyle, Fisher and his wife, Candace, have a foundation called The Derek and Candace Fisher Family Foundation. The foundation helps families affected by retinoblastoma (which his daughter Tatum had), along with reaching out to communities and supporting education, health and fitness initiatives. Derek Fisher is a man of integrity, honor and respect. Hopefully his actions on and off the court will be an encouragement for athletes around the world.
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