Derek Fisher joined the TNT #PlayersOnly cast, alongside Brent Barry, Lisa Leslie and Grant Hill, for Monday night’s meeting between the Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets.
Derek and his three fellow professional basketball retirees called a back-and-forth battle, ending in an upset win by the Pacers in Houston.
Throughout the night, Fish dished on the MVP race featuring Rockets guard James Harden and Derek’s former teammate, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook.
#PlayersOnly continues…@Barryathree, @LisaLeslie, @derekfisher & @realgranthill33 are set for @Pacers/@HoustonRockets NEXT on TNT! pic.twitter.com/8eV9nJf8EG
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"I think I would just flip a coin, close my eyes & let it happen." – @derekfisher on the MVP race between Russ & the Beard. #PlayersOnly pic.twitter.com/Xv2A5QrRoI
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"This fits right into his game that he's always been capable of playing." – @derekfisher on James Harden playing point guard. #PlayersOnly pic.twitter.com/2mIlkbrZSs
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He also provided his thoughts on what makes a great defender in the NBA, and how Indy pulled off the statement victory over a Western Conference foe.
Does a player with many steals make him a great defender?@realgranthill33, @derekfisher & @Barryathree discuss. #PlayersOnly pic.twitter.com/ttN7UrKEwF
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"The @Pacers have outworked the Rockets as this game has moved on." – @derekfisher #PlayersOnly pic.twitter.com/pGS3aTcKRJ
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