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Pivot Points: Where Does Derek Fisher Stand In L.A. Lakers' History?

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Chris Finocchio commented on Shaq Isn't the Godfather, He's Hyman Roth

LBJ = Andy Garcia. Will do anything for power / lacked father figure?

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Sean Yamagiwa commented on Pivot Points: Where Does Derek Fisher Stand In L.A. Lakers' History?

He doesn't have the stats. But he does have the clutch shots and his leadership next to Kobe.

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  thanks for the read sean, your opinion is much appreciated here.

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JW Nix commented on Pivot Points: Where Does Derek Fisher Stand In L.A. Lakers' History?

though he isn't even of even the level of the Selvy's and Goodrich's, ect, he actually can almost get on that Norm Nixon level...sorta he is...

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  thanks for the read jw, and how could i disagree with that? i really appreciate you...

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Mark Brown commented on Pivot Points: Where Does Derek Fisher Stand In L.A. Lakers' History?

I agree with the others. Fisher's leadership is invaluable to the team; he's the one who gets on players' asses if they're not going all out....

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  thanks for the read mark, and i couldn't agree with you more. thanks for showing up...

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Hotnuke commented on Pivot Points: Where Does Derek Fisher Stand In L.A. Lakers' History?

Fisher's a great player, and an even greater father. Great piece, Hadarii...;-)

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  thanks daniel, it seems like i can always count on your reads and kind words. i...

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Amin Littlejohn commented on Pivot Points: Where Does Derek Fisher Stand In L.A. Lakers' History?

Hadari you keep the GREAT articles coming your writing never ceases to amaze me. Good Job!

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  thanks for the read amin, and the fact that we don't always see eye to eye...

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Robert Gardner commented on Pivot Points: Where Does Derek Fisher Stand In L.A. Lakers' History?

I think it is the intangibles that make Fisher a great Laker. By no means is he one of the most talented or gifted players to...

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  thanks for the read robert, and i agree the intangibles make him great. thanks for chiming...
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  thanks for the read oakland, and i will second your emotion. thanks for commenting and i...
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