OKC Signs Derek Fisher....Again

[KG215]

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Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Y! Sources: Free agent guard Derek Fisher has reached agreement on a deal to return to Oklahoma City. http://yhoo.it/Yt65oc

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--thunder-reach-deal-to-sign-derek-fisher-070039484.html


Not that this really does anything for OKC. I guess it's for the locker room presence. Hope he doesn't get many minutes, though.

[DuMa]

not again

[Budadiiii]

YES! This is great. I love the idea of having a locker room presence. That's exactly what we need. He was a key part of our run last year whether you want to believe it or not. Derek Fisher > Reggie Jackson in the playoffs.

[shady6121]

imo this one play cost the Thunder the 2012 Finals, completely changed the momentum of this pivotal game and obviously the series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkH8W3OGgHQ#t=4m50s

[Mr. Jabbar]

A true Laker right there :bowdown: , I wish things could have been worked for him to stay with LAL seeing limited minutes from the bench. He deserved to retire a Laker.

[mrpibb]

They now have the answer to Rashard Lewis. :bowdown:

[KG215]

:oldlol:

Alright, who's the dipshit on RealGM saying this proves how overrated Presti is and that he's nowhere near a top 5 GM?

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Was just about to say: remember his epic fail post-lebron-cramp. :lol

[Budadiiii]

imo this one play cost the Thunder the 2012 Finals, completely changed the momentum of this pivotal game and obviously the series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkH8W3OGgHQ#t=4m50s
The Heat were the better/more experienced team. Not one single play cost them the championship. I mean if you're going to look at one play, go back to game 2, down by two, where Kevin Durant was obviously fouled on his shot with 1 second to play. Refs blew it. Game would have most likely went to overtime with OKC having all the momentum at home with a chance to go up 2-0.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

A true Laker right there :bowdown: , I wish things could have been worked for him to stay with LAL seeing limited minutes from the bench. He deserved to retire a Laker.
Hey man what happened? You had positive rep like a second ago.

[mrpibb]

:oldlol:

Alright, who's the dipshit on RealGM saying this proves how overrated Presti is and that he's nowhere near a top 5 GM?

Presti's not good, though.

We just didn't need this signing to prove it.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

The Heat were the better/more experienced team. Not one single play cost them the championship. I mean if you're going to look at one play, go back to game 2, down by two, where Kevin Durant was obviously fouled on his shot with 1 second to play. Refs blew it. Game would have most likely went to overtime with OKC having all the momentum at home with a chance to go up 2-0.
Harden choked. That was the biggest reason they got blown out imo.

[bdreason]

Trade away Harden and Maynor... sign Derek Fisher.

[Budadiiii]

Harden choked. That was the biggest reason they got blown out imo.
That too. But a big part of that was the Heat's D. They had a really good game plan for Harden after seeing him kill the Mavs and Spurs.

[Budadiiii]

Trade away Harden and Maynor... sign Derek Fisher.
You're the definition of misinformed. You have no idea what you're talking about in terms of the Thunder and understanding their decisions. Just stop.

[tazb]

What's the point, we all know Kobe & Fisher can't win any rings without Phil Jackson.

[bdreason]

You're the definition of misinformed. You have no idea what you're talking about in terms of the Thunder and understanding their decisions. Just stop.


It's not complicated. OKC chose avoiding the luxury tax over winning championships.


When they traded away Maynor (for $$$ reasons), OKC fans were claiming they didn't need a 3rd string PG because they had Reggie Jackson... then they sign a 3rd string PG.

[R.I.P.]

So he backed out of a deal again using his sick child only to sign somewhere else a few weeks later. :eek:

[KG215]

Presti's not good, though.

We just didn't need this signing to prove it.
Yeah, you're right...Presti is a terrible GM.

[clayton]

LA sent Fisher to sabotage OKC again. :bowdown:

[Budadiiii]

It's not complicated. OKC chose avoiding the luxury tax over winning championships.


When they traded away Maynor (for $$$ reasons), OKC fans were claiming they didn't need a 3rd string PG because they had Reggie Jackson... then they sign a 3rd string PG.
Yes, and they're two completely different situations. It's not like they randomly decided to trade Harden and Maynor for the **** of it like your post makes it seem like. Maynor wasn't apart of the run last year, Fisher was.

You still drooling over him hitting a couple of threes in the 2011 playoffs? He's not that good and that situation overrated the hell out of him. OKC made a good move.

[24r2]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FgpshdZIdPQ/TzfQUsWtM6I/AAAAAAAAAuU/rhNfLt9mQ88/s1600/jack-nicholson-nodding.gif

[KG215]

It's not complicated. OKC chose avoiding the luxury tax over winning championships.


When they traded away Maynor (for $$$ reasons), OKC fans were claiming they didn't need a 3rd string PG because they had Reggie Jackson... then they sign a 3rd string PG.
They don't need a 3rd string PG that badly. Maynor was an expiring contract rotting on the bench. Them signing Fisher doesn't really prove the point you're trying to make. This doesn't really prove shit one way or the other.

[bdreason]

They don't need a 3rd string PG that badly. Maynor was an expiring contract rotting on the bench. Them signing Fisher doesn't really prove the point you're trying to make. This doesn't really prove shit one way or the other.


The only point I'm making is that OKC will avoid the luxury tax at all cost, even if it means trading away important pieces, which may eventually cost them a championship.

Regardless of how you feel about Maynor, he's significantly better than Derek Fisher. Regardless of how you feel about Harden, he's significantly better than Martin.

I actually just think it's sad to watch a title contender continue to deplete their roster to avoid the luxury tax. I was hoping this OKC team would come back and beat the Heat this year... but they'll need a miracle to beat the Heat in a series with their current roster.

[andremiller07]

Why not just develop Jeremy Lamb and let him play? I know hes not a PG but at this point Fisher ain't much of one ethier.

[#1SportsFan86]

LA sent Fisher to sabotage OKC again. :bowdown:

Yea and how did that work out for the Lakers in the playoffs?...:rolleyes:

[Budadiiii]

Why not just develop Jeremy Lamb and let him play? I know hes not a PG but at this point Fisher ain't much of one ethier.
You don't think they're trying? You can't just force a guy to be capable of playing in the NBA. Feel like nobody has even watched Jeremy Lamb play. He's not capable of being a backup in the NBA right now.

[KG215]

The only point I'm making is that OKC will avoid the luxury tax at all cost, even if it means trading away important pieces, which may eventually cost them a championship.
You know neither one of those things with any kind of certainty. Just because they traded Harden doesn't mean they're going to "avoid the luxury tax at all costs." And no one knows if it'll cost them a championship or not. Even if they don't win it all this year...that doesn't prove anything, yet.


Regardless of how you feel about Maynor, he's significantly better than Derek Fisher. Regardless of how you feel about Harden, he's significantly better than Martin.
I agree, but they weren't going to re-sign Maynor after the season anyway. The Fisher signing is a little head-scratching, but it doesn't mean anything unless he starts getting 15 minutes a game. As for Martin and Harden, yes, Harden is clearly a lot better than Martin. But it's not like he'd be averaging 20-5-5 in the 6th man role in OKC this year.


I actually just think it's sad to watch a title contender continue to deplete their roster to avoid the luxury tax. I was hoping this OKC team would come back and beat the Heat this year... but they'll need a miracle to beat the Heat in a series with their current roster.
How'd they deplete their roster? They've still got the 2nd best player on the planet, another top 5-10 player, and a 23 year old top 10 PF. Letting one of your top 15 players in the league and a third string PG go is hardly depleting the roster.

[mrpibb]

You know neither one of those things with any kind of certainty. Just because they traded Harden doesn't mean they're going to "avoid the luxury tax at all costs." And no one knows if it'll cost them a championship or not. Even if they don't win it all this year...that doesn't prove anything, yet.


I agree, but they weren't going to re-sign Maynor after the season anyway. The Fisher signing is a little head-scratching, but it doesn't mean anything unless he starts getting 15 minutes a game. As for Martin and Harden, yes, Harden is clearly a lot better than Martin. But it's not like he'd be averaging 20-5-5 in the 6th man role in OKC this year.


How'd they deplete their roster? They've still got the 2nd best player on the planet, another top 5-10 player, and a 23 year old top 10 PF. Letting one of your top 15 players in the league and a third string PG go is hardly depleting the roster.

:biggums: You can't put Durant over Lebron or Spanoulis. You just can't.

[talkingconch]

LA sent Fisher to sabotage OKC again. :bowdown:
haha

[B4llin]

You're the definition of misinformed. You have no idea what you're talking about in terms of the Thunder and understanding their decisions. Just stop.

Well as a thunder fan im baffled, please explain to me wtf they are doing to this team?

We we're robbed last year, but if we lose this year its our own ****ing fault.

[DirtySanchez]

Huh???? Why?????
Refresh me...he left the Mavs because?

[mjokc]

Huh???? Why?????
Refresh me...he left the Mavs because?

Because they suck.

[NumberSix]

Well as a thunder fan im baffled, please explain to me wtf they are doing to this team?

We we're robbed last year, but if we lose this year its our own ****ing fault.
:wtf:

And how exactly was it that you were robbed last year? :confusedshrug:


:biggums:

[maybeshewill13]

:wtf:

And how exactly was it that you were robbed last year? :confusedshrug:


:biggums:
http://i.imgur.com/qF1qcUR.gif

[Sharmer]

Probably want his playoff experience, still a unusual signing.

[wally_world]

Im fine with that signing. He can come through for us in the clutch provided the opposing team doesnt have a great scoring PG. Good insurance for Reggie Jackson who can be erratic at times.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Can we all agree that Fisher is a POS human being? The guy cons his way out of Utah. Than he used Dallas for a tryout and bails. Now he comes crawling back to a Finals contender.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Well as a thunder fan im baffled, please explain to me wtf they are doing to this team?

We we're robbed last year, but if we lose this year its our own ****ing fault.


Robbed? You had HCA and the most ref-babied superstar in the league. You lost because:

1. They couldn't slow LeBron's playmaking
2. Durant was an absolute non-factor on defense/playmaking
3. Harden played like s.hit
4. Perkins couldn't guard Bosh
5. Miami role players went off from 3

[NBASTATMAN]

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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--thunder-reach-deal-to-sign-derek-fisher-070039484.html


Not that this really does anything for OKC. I guess it's for the locker room presence. Hope he doesn't get many minutes, though.


:applause:

[NBASTATMAN]

Trade away Harden and Maynor... sign Derek Fisher.


Not great but I think DF is clutch and will bring a smart player to their backcourt. Westbrick is horrible at making decisions

[All Net]

Leadership only, right?

[Whoah10115]

He did well for the Thunder last year so I don't see the problem with him being the 3rd PG.

[PJR]

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/002/085/Kornheiser_Why.JPG

[O_City_Thunder]

He did well for the Thunder last year so I don't see the problem with him being the 3rd PG.
3rd PG? Brooks is in love with Fisher for some reason.....he'll probably be the first player to come off the bench. :facepalm

[Clifton]

I mean if you're going to look at one play, go back to game 2, down by two, where Kevin Durant was obviously fouled on his shot with 1 second to play. Refs blew it. Game would have most likely went to overtime with OKC having all the momentum at home with a chance to go up 2-0.
Yup... a very crucial but forgotten moment in that series. People act like the Heat just ate them for lunch and are these indomitable supermen.

[OKCThunderUP]

ITT: Lots of idiots don't realize the Fisher signing was an injury insurance policy incase Westbrook or Jackson get hurt.

He's not getting minutes outside of garbage time, folks.

[Coolaak]

OKC have problems in point guard role,they shouldnt have let harden go.
Westbrook is more of a shooting guard then point guard


westbrook for rondo

[DMV2]

Harden choked. That was the biggest reason they got blown out imo.
Weak ass frontcourt was the biggest reason. LeBron abused them on the offensive end, while Bosh wrecked them on the boards.

[ThunderKat]

ITT: Lots of idiots don't realize the Fisher signing was an injury insurance policy incase Westbrook or Jackson get hurt.

He's not getting minutes outside of garbage time, folks.

I hope you're right, as I don't see much of what Fisher could add to this roster. I'm pretty frustrated they didn't make a legit trade for a big guy that can score. I think Miami could be beat up inside fairly easily by a big guy with a post game.

[VIP2000]

Man, this guy is a self-entitled diva. He's whined his way off of three teams (Utah, Houston, Dallas) so he can join a 'contender'.

[miller-time]

A true Laker right there :bowdown: , I wish things could have been worked for him to stay with LAL seeing limited minutes from the bench. He deserved to retire a Laker.

I'm not saying you, but so many Laker fans were throwing this guy under the bus last time he was playing for them. They couldn't wait to ship this guy out.

[ace23]

Dude was released by the Mavs so he could "spend time with his family", then turns around and signs with the Thunder? Am I hearing this correctly? :roll: :roll:

[IGotACoolStory]

ITT: Lots of idiots don't realize the Fisher signing was an injury insurance policy incase Westbrook or Jackson get hurt.

He's not getting minutes outside of garbage time, folks.

I'll believe it when I see it. Fisher finds a way to worm his way into every rotation, no matter where he goes and how shitty a player he has become.

He's going to hit a clutch 3 and ALL WILL BE FORGIVEN. Until you see that his statline for the game was 3 points, 1/6 shooting, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 1 rebound, 28 minutes.

[shortsoptional]

Dude was released by the Mavs so he could "spend time with his family", then turns around and signs with the Thunder? Am I hearing this correctly? :roll: :roll:


Yea... not that they probably miss his steller play, but yea, that whole, "this isn't a pit stop" talk sounds pretty weak now.