Art Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 ARTICLE . 03.21.2012. ESPN . THUNDER, DEREK FISHER WORK ON DEALDerek Fisher is in advanced negotiations with the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign with the Western Conference leaders after clearing waivers. Marc Stein . ESPN.com One source with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com that Fisher is "very close" to committing to sign with the Thunder once he becomes a free agent. Marc Stein . ESPN.comSources told ESPN.com that the Heat have made a strong recruitment effort to sign Fisher, but the Thunder have more financial flexibility to sign him and more of a role to offer after the loss of backup point guard Eric Maynor Marc Stein . ESPN.comDerek is a consummate professional; an unbelievable leader,” Durant told The Oklahoman following the team's morning shoot-around in preparation of the Thunder facing the Jazz. “And he played with arguably one of the greatest players to ever play in Kobe (Bryant), and Kobe really respected him as a player and wanted him on his team so that speaks volumes.” Darnell Mayberry . NEWSOK(Fisher) is a Thunder guy as far as character and off the court is concerned. But we'll see what happens.” Darnell Mayberry . NEWSOK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Brilliant news. Thunder need a veteran to teach Westbrook the ways of being a PG. They can't find anyone better available than Fisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 That's why I like Fish - dood's an intelligent mofo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Brilliant news. Thunder need a veteran to teach Westbrook the ways of being a PG. They can't find anyone better available than Fisher.So he's going to teach Westbrook to keep shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 ^ Nah, pass to Durant and get out of the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lone Granger Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Like I've stated in another thread, this is going to end up being a very nice pickup for the Thunder. Fisher will be that floor general that they need, and the veteran point guard that can get them over the hump if you ask me. Really excited to see what he brings to the table for them the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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