Zheng Peng, a reporter from Houston, USA, reported on May 2nd that as the saying goes, sincerity is the spirit. Derek fisher, who has never been to China, seems to know this idiom. There are two powerful Chinese characters written on the inside of his right arm-sincerity. "I like these two Chinese characters very much," Fisher, nicknamed "Little Fish", told reporters pointing to the tattoo. "I heard that it means focusing on one thing, and I think it suits me very well because I am a very serious person."
Although the serious Fisher scored 65,438+07 points in Game 5, it was still not enough to help the Jazz win the away game in this series. 2-3, Jazz has been pushed to the edge of the cliff, but Fish is not disappointed. His experience tells him that we still have a chance to shoot down the rocket!
From small fish to old fish
Almost all fans know derek fisher, but few people have heard of the name Duane Washington. "He is my brother," Fisher told reporters in the locker room before the game. "Without Duane, there would be no me now."
Duane was born in Germany and is older than Fisher 10 years old. When Fisher was a little boy who liked to eat marshmallows, Duane had become a famous high school basketball star in Arkansas.
Duane loves this brother very much and always takes Fisher with him when he plays ball with his friends. Maybe Fisher didn't know what basketball was at that time, but his brother's heroic attitude left an indelible impression on his young mind.
"We lived in LittleRock, and my brother wouldn't come back until high school started," Fisher recalled. "I was too young to play, but I would shoot on the sidelines with a basketball and imitate Duane's various postures while shooting."
Later, Duane entered the NBA as a second-round rookie, but he did not make any achievements. In the 19 games he participated in, he only scored 54 points. Although my brother didn't make any brilliant achievements, Fisher got motivation from it. "I have my own dreams," Fisher said. "I believe I can do what my brother did, and I can do it better!"
Fisher kept his promise. He was selected by the Lakers in the 24th overall pick in the first round from 65438 to 0996. He played 80 games in his rookie season, including 3 starts. That season, Fisher scored 309 points and easily surpassed his brother, but he knew that this was just the beginning.
Three years later, 25-year-old Fisher finally ushered in the prime time of his career. In the Lakers' third consecutive championship, the "little fish" gradually became an "old fish". Experience has become Fisher's most valuable asset.
In 2004, Fisher finally ushered in his own genius-beating the Spurs in 0.4 seconds in the fifth game of the Western Conference semifinals. Although the Lakers were finally defeated by the Pistons in the finals that season, it was the most brilliant moment of Fisher's personal career.
From substitute to boss
Who is the boss of jazz? Maybe some people say Deron, some people say Boozer, but as long as it comes to the playoffs, all jazz players know in their hearts that only Fisher is the real boss of the team. Whether he is ahead or behind, Fisher always pulls whistle and Deron aside from time to time to explain a few words. These two players, who seem to be the core of jazz, always seem to do everything they can in front of their predecessor Fisher. "Derek (Fisher) has won three championships, which is something that no one else in the team, including me, has done. For the team, he is the coach on the field. " Even Si Long, the head coach who always likes to be in power, has to admire Fisher's leadership.
In ten years, an unknown substitute has gradually grown into a qualified team leader. According to his qualifications, 32-year-old Fisher could be the chief point guard of Jazz, but for the sake of Jazz's tomorrow, he resolutely gave his position to young Deron, even at the beginning of the season, he began to "logistics" as a backup for Deron. "He (Deron) is a young man with great potential," Fisher said. "I believe he can succeed, so he must be given time to exercise and play." Therefore, when Deron looks back on his successful season, he will thank three people, one is the coach Si Long who gave him the opportunity, the other is stockton who helped him train in the summer, and the other is the mentor Fisher on the court.
In fact, Fisher is not only the boss of Jazz, but also the "boss" of all players in the league. Last June, 1 1, he succeeded antonio davis as the new president of the players' union, and his term of office will last for three years.
Although Fisher is usually taciturn, he is still very thoughtful after becoming the "boss". "I don't think the role of the players' union should be limited to the season," Fisher told reporters. Even in the offseason, we should organize some activities. "
Of course, Fisher is not in the mood to plan any activities at present. His top priority is to lead the Jazz to win two consecutive victories and advance to the next round. "Those three championship rings were well hidden by me," Fisher said. "I never take them out at ordinary times. I hope they can have another partner one day. "
The fourth championship ring? Maybe Fisher should also put a "Ling Ze" on his left arm.