Fifth Career Title All The Sweeter For Los Angeles Lakers’ Derek Fisher

Even in a Kobe Bryant world, there’s always a warm place for Derek Fisher. Besides, Fisher is the only current NBA player who can match Bryant ring for ring.

Their fistfuls of fine jewelry prove just how far the two guards have come since the phenom from Philadelphia and the unknown from somewhere or other in Arkansas made Jerry West look awfully smart 14 years ago.

And while Bryant has never steered far from the NBA’s high profile spotlight, Fisher seems most comfortable hoisting big shots in even bigger games. These two draft class chums will forever be linked by their sparkling similarities.

Both men, no longer spring chickens as they’ve crossed the dreaded 30-something threshold, have enjoyed the fruits of success throughout their long, prosper...

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