We ♥ Ya, FISH!!!

KOBE on FISH:

"He's really the only one I listen to,

he's the heart and soul of this team.''

from Sports Illustrated:

"He beat one Celtic, only to find another and another
converging upon him. Derek Fisher took into account the clock
(50 seconds remaining) and the score (a 4-point lead for his Lakers)
within the heartbeat of a single dribble.

In that twitch of a moment,
he drew upon 14 glorious seasons that were never supposed to be
as he gauged the rewards and risks and needs
of those who have grown to depend on him.

Then he went for it.

It scooped in high off the glass and they won 91-84
to reclaim home-court advantage in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

This was another big shot in a lifetime of big moments."

For Sheer Love of the Game.

What a Warrior. What a Champion.