Derek Fisher took kindly to another big postseason moment and lit up the Boston Celtics for 11 fourth quarter points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 91-84 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Lakers now lead the best-of-seven series two games to one.
In response to Derek’s heroic effort, fans lit up No. 2’s Twitter page, @derekfisher to show him some love and share their emotions. More than 2,000 responses poured into D-Fish’s feed last night and into the morning, congratulating he and the Lakers on a job well done and urging them to keep pushing toward a title.
Below is a sampling of the remarks from fans around the world.
MzRSMRY559: @DerekFisher you the man! You always leave your heart & your body on the basketball court!!! Literally you get knocked down, hit & u take it
ccrichardson: @derekfisher DFish!!!!! the drive to the bucket late was money!!! Great job…keep it up!!!! Congrats on the big win
Ernie_R_: @derekfisher Ur a true warrior. U play with such HEART, and u truly are the epitome of a CHAMP! Keep up the leadership & intensity!
MissJazzyJag: @derekfisher Man your one of the Greatest!!! Don’t think of going anywhere anytime soon. We love you Derek, your the best.
gabedahl: @derekfisher we love you Derek. You represent everything that’s good about the Lakers. Plese come back next year. Laker Legend!!
RockyPBRfan: @derekfisher We are so proud of you Derek. My young sons watched your game and when they grow up they wanna play just as good as you.
The_Coolest03: @derekfisher Fish, I wanna thank you on behalf of me and All Laker fans, Thanks for carrying us to an amazing Victory! #2Togo
ChillieWillie: @derekfisher man fish, great game one more ‘gain!! From .4 to 4th quarter!! Your play is inspiring for us Lakers fans!! Congrats brother!!
Tiffinicole: @derekfisher you were a true leader tonight continue to push the envelope and lead when u are called to do so! Go @Lakers!
SueAnn13: @derekfisher: You were amazing. I love watching you play ball. I hope the Lakers know you are definitely a valued player. Much luck! 🙂
tracityson: @derekfisher You are a stud, dude. LOVE having you on our team again. Wasn’t the same w/out you. God bless you. #drivefourfive
ELMOHOOPS: @derekfisher Thank you for being a great role model to my high school basketball team. The kids that I coach look up to you…thank you!
HollyDey_: @derekfisher You are amazing, gifted and a true leader! You are my hero Fish! We love you! Go Lakers!
ArtQuijada: @derekfisher Derek, you are AMAZING. Your post game had the wife and I in tears. Good to see you lead the team to VICTORY!!
OfficialDChap: @Derekfisher Outstanding performance tonight man! Love you’re passion and the way you play the game. Much love and respect D-Fish!
HellowKelly: @derekfisher Thank you Derek, loved the emotion in the post game interview. You obviously have the heart of a champion. 2 more W’s… 🙂
TheRealMT2: @derekfisher is one of those dudes who deserves everything he gets, because he works for and appreciates everything he gets
PlainStubborn: @derekfisher D, that was a huge finish and no one deserves it more than you. We always believe in you, and we want you back next year too!
rissa_marie: @derekfisher you were on fire tonight!! You’ve been my favorite player since the begininng!
gswscribe: @derekfisher is one of those guys every championship team needs, and only championship teams appreciate what he brings
Dime_A_DozenGuy: @derekfisher Fish, you’re the greatest! Big shot after big shot! You never cease to amaze this life long Laker fan.
tonyb1010: if only every player in the nba (or any sport for that matter) would play with as much heart as @derekfisher does every game.
jamaral444: @derekfisher Thanks for an epic performance. You’re an all time Laker!! Loved the emotion after the game. Drive for five, one for the thumb
euniceangeles: @derekfisher you are an inspiration!!! Thanks for being a great role model in a world that lacks one!!!
Nivek_6: @derekfisher Fish u got da heart of a champion! U really came through in da clutch 2day as always..we love u in LA! Drive for 5! Go Lakers!
JackDaniel_046: @derekfisher can’t believe I’ve been watching 14 years of greatness in you and Kobe! Legends! Go Lakers!
SigNuAnthony652: @derekfisher Fish, your’re easily one of the all time Laker greats, congrats on the huge game today man way to make us Laker fans proud.
romofan83: @derekfisher great game fisher I love ur passion for this team and the passion to win another ring, u will always be a #laker
VirnaBolang: We’re rooting for u guys all da way from Indonesia.
haksok: @derekfisher you are the absolute epitome of a true champion. Your on court and off court presence, leadership, & focus will win this final
paulinebui: @derekfisher I’ve been a fan of yours since middle school! I still wear the same #2 jersey I used to rock back then. Congrats on everything!
TheOtherManShow: @derekfisher u were and are amazing. U r the true soldier of the Lakers. Become the General of the court, let Kobe be Captain of the squad
JojoCV: @derekfisher Great game although I’m a Celtics fan admire your strength and saw you deserved your win! Well done! Fan in Holland/Rotterdam
alextechy: @derekfisher awesome game; you are as tough as it can be. Great D as well; cheers from Mexico!!! #1 Laker Faaaaan 🙂
TrojAnthony: @derekfisher Your performance exemplifies perseverance and faith at the finest, most brilliant hour. Thank you! Do it in 5! 😀
masterjet90: @derekfisher when it was kobe and shaq,, you were the glue,,,,you are STILL the glue my man…keep it going..lead us to another championship
dipenpandya: Shout out to @derekfisher, great game last night. Laker fans from the UK appreciate it and appreciate you. Let’s bring home another one!
@irmacita: @derekfisher man the way you played was very inspiring. we can always depend on you. People forget your shot against Spurs with .4 seconds. Real fans never forget. Let’s goooo!
Aguchan: @derekfisher In Spain we say that "old rockers never die". Great game Derek!!!. Pierce will have to go back to L.A!!! XD
ledezja: @derekfisher Following you guys from Venezuela!! BIG Game last nite, for a moment I was watching the Showtime like before You’re a BIG FISH!
CoachMattMcCall: I’ve said it before and ill say it again. There’s a reason @derekfisher has been the starting point guard on 4 NBA championship teams!
jwal24: @derekfisher great game last night. That layup on KG Ray Ray and Big Baby had to be one of the best plays if ever saw you do. Keep it up sir
yeomans24: @derekfisher Heroic Fish. Smallest guy on the court with the biggest heart. I was wearn my fish road jersey last night. Ur clutch
JohnnyKhatch: Oh and if you can’t appreciate that amazing game (and overall career) from @derekfisher – you probably have no business watching sports
rabbigreen: @DerekFisher is a 5 Tool Player: 1. 4xChampion 2. Father. 3. All-Star Team Player 4. (a rare sports) Role Model (they do exist!) 5. Mentsch!
jimpughcaa: @derekfisher go fish…you can’t teach character and drive.. It is God given.Either you got it or you don’t and you got it… God bless
TiaMowry: @derekfisher good game! Cory and I will never frgt when we met u! U were so nice and sweet:) you play with heart and faith! Let’s go Lakers!
_drai_: The heart and emotion that @derekfisher showed last night was awesome. We should all be as passionate for something we love to do.
pgonzaleze: @derekfisher as we say in Mexico.. "Te la rifaste", and not just for the key shots, the d over ray was superb, really gutsy playing!
Derek responded in kind to the outpouring of sport.
@derekfisher: Getting all your tweets! Thanks for all the support. Drive for 5 continues!!