Derek Fisher
@dereklfisher.bsky.social
🏆 5x NBA Champion 🎙 NBA on NBC & Spectrum Sports Analyst 📻 Host on 97.1 The Fan LA 🏀 Crespi HS Basketball Coach 🤝🏽 Advisor @ Play Equity Fund
Failure can teach you, strengthen you and redirect you, but you’ll never discover what you’re capable of if you’re unwilling to take the first shot.
Motivation Agency@motivationagency.bsky.social · last mo."I Can Accept Failure Everyone Fails At Something. But I Can'T Accept Not Trying." — Michael Jordan #motivation #quotes #inspiration #mindset #success
Interesting look back: three of the five teams on this 2018 list became the NBA’s next three champions; Toronto, the Lakers and Milwaukee. Each still had questions to answer, but the foundation was there, often a team is closer than it appears.
Dan Devine@yourmandevine.bsky.social · last mo.My first Five Most Interesting column was almost eight years ago: www.theringer.com/2018/10/17/n... Just out here, we all are, staring at the Grim Reaper.
Success follows those who stay committed after motivation fades. Believe in the process. - @tonymotivation.bsky.social
Hardship isn’t evidence that you’re failing, it’s often where the growth is happening. It tests your commitment, develops your resilience and prepares you to handle the success you’re working toward. Keep going!
R3CPA@r3cpa.bsky.social · last mo.There is no success without hardship. -Sophocles #GetMotivated #MotivationalQuotes #Motivation #Motivational #Inspiration #Inspirational
From a coach’s perspective, the goal is never just the final score. It gives athletes a reason to develop discipline, embrace accountability and keep growing through adversity. Whether you reach the exact goal or not, the work should leave you better than when you started.
Motivation Agency@motivationagency.bsky.social · last mo."The Ultimate Reason For Setting Goals Is To Entice You To Become The Person It Takes To Achieve Them" — Jim Rohn #motivation #quotes #inspiration #mindset #success
Jaylen said the most important word: sacrifice. Putting talented players together creates expectations, but becoming a championship team requires everyone to communicate, trust one another and give up something for the group. Winning has to remain the agenda.
Philadelphia Inquirer@inquirer.com · last mo.Brown proclaimed that, “on paper,” these Sixers boast “excellent” talent but cautioned that those names “don’t really mean nothing” when it comes to on-court success.
Offseason rankings are always fun, but winning isn’t decided on paper. Talent gets the attention; fit, sacrifice, chemistry and accountability determine which teams are still playing when it matters most.
@davidaldridgedc.bsky.social · last mo.My annual 30-1 rankings of every NBA team’s offseason conclude with the top 10 - rebuilding squads w/high lottery picks, playoff teams that didn’t stand pat and elite teams that made tough calls. (And Philly's in there somewhere.) Free to read, in @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...
Love seeing pieces of basketball history preserved like this. Long before the championships in Los Angeles, the Lakers’ winning tradition was already taking shape in Minneapolis. Wow!
PostWarCards@postwarcards.bsky.social · last mo.Today, in NL 351: Jerry Koosman’s Personal Collection, In The News, & Scott’s Night: Advertising the 1950 Lakers Set postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...
I’ve had a front-row seat to Chelsea Gray’s poise and confidence in the biggest moments. A game-tying buzzer-beater and then a game-winner in overtime? That’s why they call her the Point Gawd. History made. 🥶
Alexa Philippou@alexaphilippou.bsky.social · last mo.Chelsea Gray made history tonight: She is the first player in WNBA history to make a game-tying buzzer-beater at the end of regulation and a game-winning buzzer-beater at the end of OT in the same game, according to Elias.
Championship experience is about more than rings. It’s understanding sacrifice, preparation and the small details that win games. Kevon Looney has lived that, and his presence can make a real difference for this Lakers team.
@hoopsmachine.com · last mo.BREAKING: Kevon Looney is ready to bring championship experience to the Lakers to fill their lack of veteran leadership. #NBA @Lakers Read more on Hoopsmachine
We’re ready!
PhatzNewsRoom@phatznewsroom.bsky.social · last mo.NBA schedule 2026-27: Get ready to circle every Knicks-76ers matchup #NBARoundup #NBAFreeAgency #NBATradeRumors #NBA #SanAntonioSpurs #NYKnicks #BostonCeltics #JaylenBrown #OKCThunder #VictorWembanyama #SGA #Playoffs www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
Caitlin, Paige, Aliyah and Angel have each helped elevate the women’s game, and now they’ll have the opportunity to represent our country together. Excited to watch this group compete in Berlin!!
BaseballBiz On Deck@baseballbizondeck.bsky.social · last mo.Look out World!
Structure doesn’t limit us, it creates the space to perform at our best. Whether in sports, work or life, a strong routine reduces the noise and allows us to focus our energy on what matters most.
Hopeful News@hopefulnewshq.bsky.social · 11mo agoDiscover how a structured day can calm the mind, reduce stress, and support emotional stability. This video explains why the brain prefers predictability, how decision fatigue undermines your focus, and how to use routines, time-blocking, and flexible planning to free up mental energy.
One of the best things about the LA sports community is seeing its biggest names show up for one another. Two champions, two LA legends and a friendship that goes all the way back to childhood. This is what sports are all about!
Baseball Observer@baseballobserver.bsky.social · last mo.Clayton Kershaw visits longtime friend Matthew Stafford at Rams training camp
I had a front-row seat to a lot of Shaq dunks, but seeing the big fella still throwing it down at 54 is something else! 😂 Some things never change. Keep going, big fella!
As someone who loves the game of golf, I’m excited to see where LIV goes from here. Disruption opened the door, and now player ownership could reshape the future of the sport. This next chapter will be one to watch.
The Athletic@theathletic.com · last mo.LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil announced Wednesday that a lead investor has signed a term sheet, approved by the league’s board, to fund the start-up tour going forward.
Starting takes courage because there are no guarantees, only belief, effort and the willingness to take that first step. Whatever you’ve been waiting to begin, begin.
Motivation Agency@motivationagency.bsky.social · last mo."The Miracle Isn'T That I Finished. The Miracle Is That I Had The Courage To Start." — John Bingham #motivation #quotes #inspiration #mindset #success
This is one of my favorite reminders from Coach Wooden. The scoreboard doesn’t define success; your preparation, your character, and your willingness to become your best self do.
Motivation Agency@motivationagency.bsky.social · last mo."Success Is Peace Of Mind Which Is A Direct Result Of Self-Satisfaction In Knowing You Did Your Best To Become The Best You Are Capable Of Becoming." — John Wooden #motivation #quotes #inspiration #mindset #success
The best athletes understand that every interaction matters, taking a few minutes to make a young fan feel seen is the kind of impact that lasts long after the game is over. Great to see Wemby taking time to connect with his fans.♟️🏀
NBA Stat@nbastat.bsky.social · last mo.Wemby stopped by at the NBA Summer House, in Paris, France. (via San Antonio Spurs) #NBA
Representation matters. When young athletes can see themselves in the game, they begin to believe what’s possible, that’s how the sport continues to grow.
Shameka ❤️🏀@shameka23.bsky.social · last mo.Bedtime stories ❤️🏀 #WNBA
Agreed! You can motivate with fear. Or you can develop with belief. Only one creates lasting growth.
This is a Nick Siriani hate account.@davidmac90.blacksky.app · last mo.Being mean as a form of motivation, will not get you the results that you expect in the long run.
LeBron comparing athletes to the Rolling Stones makes perfect sense. Nobody tells a legendary band to stop performing if they’re still selling out arenas. If you can still produce at an elite level, keep going. The clock doesn’t determine greatness but your performance does.
Aipropx@aipropx.bsky.social · last mo.WATCH: LeBron compares himself to the Rolling Stones: “In sports, there's always conversations, like, 'When is he going to retire? He needs to retire. He's this age. He's that age.’ But, why? Why are we trying to force people that are still doing what they do at a high level, why are we t… #aipropx
At 38 years old, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar finished 4th in MVP voting… then reminded everyone who he was! 🏆 Finals MVP 🏆 NBA Champion Greatness doesn’t disappear with age. It evolves through discipline, preparation, and consistency.
Los Angeles Lakers@lakersskyline.bsky.social · last mo.The oldest NBA Finals MVP #LakersNation #LakeShow #LALakers #NBA
I’ve learned not to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” Instead, I try to ask, “What is this trying to teach me?” That slight shift in perspective changes everything.
@awaken-maryomalley.bsky.social · last mo.Wisdom from Mary O’Malley buff.ly/G7nmF8L #selflove #selfcare #healing #maryomalley #maryomalleyquote #maryomalleywisdom #positivevibes
On this day in history: This era of basketball was truly special. Great players, great teams, and a lot of respect for the game. So much fun looking back at games like this!
NBA Cobwebs@nbacobwebs.bsky.social · last mo.August 1, 1984: Patrick Ewing finishes with 17 PTS/9 REB in the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team's 104-68 win over Uruguay in the preliminary round of the Olympics at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Michael Jordan added 16 PTS/3 STL for Team USA.