Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Derek Fisher:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Derek Lamar Fisher
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 9, 1974
  • Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (198cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #2, #6, #37
  • Position: Point guard
  • High School: Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School (Little Rock, AR)
  • College: University of Arkansas at Little Rock
  • NBA Draft: 1996 NBA Draft, 1st round (24th overall) by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2004, 2007–2012)
    2. Golden State Warriors (2004–2006)
    3. Utah Jazz (2006–2007)
    4. Oklahoma City Thunder (2012, 2013–2014)
    5. Dallas Mavericks (2012–2013)
  • Championship Rings: 5 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: Derek Fisher has four children: daughters Tatum and Drew, and twins Marshall and Chloe Fisher.
  • Siblings: Derek has an older brother named Duane Fisher, who played professionally overseas.

Derek Fisher’s player archetype was that of a steady floor-general role guard: a tough, poised lead guard who organized offense, spaced the floor, defended his position with physicality, and repeatedly delivered in big moments without needing star-level usage. Defensively, his role was to pressure the ball, hold up against opposing guards, and bring discipline and competitiveness at the point of attack, while offensively he functioned as a low-mistake connector who moved the ball, hit spot-up threes, initiated sets, and stepped into clutch shots when possessions tightened late. Physically, Fisher was undersized for a bruising defender at roughly 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, but he played stronger than his measurements, using balance, toughness, and composure to compensate for limited burst. His overall play style was built more on reliability than flair, making him the kind of championship-caliber guard who fit next to stars, kept teams organized, and gave winning lineups nerve, spacing, and late-game calm. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • Derek Fisher went on to become a coach and sports executive after his playing career. He served as the head coach of the New York Knicks (2014–2016) and the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA (2019–2022).
  • Fisher was known for his leadership on and off the court, particularly during his time with the Lakers, where he was a key contributor to multiple championships alongside Kobe Bryant.
  • Fisher also briefly served as President of the NBA Players Association.

Sources:

NBA.com — Players Only Bio: Derek Fisher
Basketball-Reference — Derek Fisher Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Hornets vs. Lakers Scouting Report 02/05/11
Yahoo Sports — Derek Fisher’s clutch play defined his Lakers career and a title run