I am extremely honored to announce that I will join the Oklahoma City Thunder in pursuit of the 2011-2012 Championship.
What these players, coaches and front office have created is special. My representatives and I had conversations and offers from several teams, however, this just feels right and this is a choice I am confident in.
Meeting with the Oklahoma City Media (via @OKCThunder on Twitter).
I will earn my spot on this team and do whatever my teammates need me to do to get us to a championship. I will also lead to the best of my ability whether from the bench, in the locker room or on the court.
Thank you to my fans, friends and family that have reached out. While I am surprised by recent events, I look forward to contributing to the Thunder and continuing to play the game I love so much and have fought so hard to bring back.
To Kobe, Pau, Andrew, Matt, Steve, Devin, Darius, Josh, Drew, Troy, Metta, Luke, and Jason, and all my teammates in Los Angeles through the years, thank you for your friendship, for the camaraderie, for pushing me each and every day to achieve greatness and letting me lead you the best way I knew how. You each have a lifelong friend and supporter in me.
Los Angeles will always have a place in my heart, it will remain a home to my family and my businesses, but basketball will be played elsewhere and I look forward to seeing everyone on the court … even if it is in a different uniform.
This statement was give to Sports Illustrated earlier today.
Glad to see you still will be playing basketball for the Thunder. You will always be remembered here in Los Angeles. Have no fear of that.
Good for youal Derek!!!! I will always be a Derek Fisher fan not matter what team you play for. Stay classy, professional and always a leader. Good luck to you in OKC.
Hey Derek, life long Lakers fan here really happy you landed in OKC, good luck on you journey to win another championship. And thank you for all the championships and memorable plays wearing a Laker (2) uniform. I think I speak for all true Lakers fan’s when I say you were a stand up professional and will go down as one of the all time greats in Lakers history. No small feat when you look at all the greats that have worn those colors. Can’t say thanks enough and look forward to seeing you back in the Laker family someday. Best of luck. Regards, Brian Cantrell.
As a long time fan of Derek Fisher, I am so glad to see that he is going to a team with Finals potential. He has been a person of quality,and a genuine positive roll model his entire career. Let’s hope for ring number 6
Good luck in OKC D-Fish. I wish you retired a Laker, but Laker fans will never..ever..forget that contributions that you made over the past 16 years. Hopefully when your playing career is over you will return to the Lakers organization as a member of the coaching staff. Make us proud D Fish and light OKC up with your rainbow 3 pointers.
Thank you, sir, for enriching our lives these many years. I wish you and your family all the best in your future. If the Lakers meet Oklahoma in the playoffs, I hope it’s the greatest series ever.
Wow, I am sorry to see you leave but I am glad you are picking a great team.
NOW, off to the NBA STORE to buy my new Oklahoma Derek Fisher shirt.
Fan for life!!!!!
I am your fan, no matter where you play the game.
Best Wishes
Derek, you will be missed dearly but I do wish you the very best with your new team The Thunders.