2005-2006 REPORT CARD: Derek Fisher

by Fantasy Junkie on Jul 5, 2006 10:22 PM PDT in Report Cards Comment 11 comments

If you haven't heard already, Derek Fisher is going to be traded to the Utah Jazz for Devin Brown, Andre Owens, and Keith McLeod. Before he's officially gone on July 12th, we're going to grade out Derek Fisher. He's next up in the list of Warrior report cards. (Keep in mind, these grades were done before he was traded)

Check out some interesting analysis before the trade was complete:
MVN: The City - Derek Fisher to the Jazz?

So what does this move do for the Warriors? It's a salary dump, plain and simple.

Hoopsworld -Utah Jazz/Golden State Warriors Trade in the works...

It's obviously a great move for Utah and a questionable one for Golden State

And some news after it was clear that the trade is going down:
Jazz to Acquire Fisher from the Warriors
Jazz reportedly agree to take Fisher from the Warriors
Jazz agree to deal for Warriors' Fisher

The day we overpaid for Kobe's sidekick. (Photo: Photobucket)

Never found a shot he didn't like. (Photo: BestSportsPhotos)

Definitely check out what FiveTenEntertainment, a commenter on this site, did as a tribute to Fisher. Props to FiveTenEntertainment. The BIG tribute song playing in the background nearly made me shed a tear.

Overall Grade: B

Atma Brother #1 (Grade: B)
If there's one thing Fish learned from Kobe in LA it's how to be a ball hog and jack up ridiculous shots. Fish routinely would get blown by quicker guards this season too. Still, Derek Fisher played out of his mind and to his maximum potential. He'd be a good role player for teams like the Spurs and Pistons or even as a backcourt mate to Kobe in LA.

DJ Fuzzylogic (Grade: B)
A solid jump shooter and back up. Calling him trigger happy would be an understatement. Playing with Kobe and Shaq back in the day has made him delusional about his real skill. Was surprised by his low shooting percentage given that's what he has been touted for. Yet has leadership qualities that this team sorely needs.

Fantasy Junkie (Grade: B+)
When Baron went down, Fish came in and stepped up for the Warriors as the lead point guard. He put up nice numbers and played well considering he's a two guard in a point guard's body. The season could have been really ugly if he wasn't around. He's still got problems though, poor shot selection and can't run an offense, but for this season I was happy with his play.

Hash (Grade: B-)
As a backup point, Fish wasn't all that bad. I just wish that he would stop shooting so many damn 3's and take more risks creating plays for others. In the rare instances that Fish actually did create plays, he was brilliant. There's more in there. I know it.

YaoButtaMing (Grade: B)
Gritty, heart, passion. Why wouldn't you like him? Oh I know ... he somehow thinks he can be the next Kobe when Baron and Rich are on the bench. EARTH TO FISHER ... pass the damn ball!!!!

What's your grade for DFish?

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What's up with tossing back the Fish?

The Fish man was the least of our problems! Is Mully gonna reel in a bigga fish?

by kirkkazas on Jul 5, 2006 11:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I like the move

If it means we have a plan for the extra space. If it's to actually acquire this trash then Mullin needs his head checked.

by jonathan on Jul 6, 2006 12:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Unless

Unless this helps another trade or free agent signing happen in the near future, this move is just Mullin and Higgins correcting a mistake (dishing out an expensive, long term deal to Fish) and Cohan saving money.

by Atma Brother ONE on Jul 6, 2006 8:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WARRIORS' PROPOSED TRADE AT A GLANCE

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/basketball/nba/golden_state_warriors/14975142.htm? source=rss&channel=mercurynews_golden_state_warriors

by Atma Brother ONE on Jul 6, 2006 8:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Get Out the Hook...The C&R Show's Over

If C&R can't do any better than this, they need to be fired ASAP.

by pineriver on Jul 6, 2006 9:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The thing

i'm most excited about is getting Monta Ellis so much playing time. He's gunna be great.

by Daveed on Jul 6, 2006 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

this reminds me a little of getting rid of Jamison

except not as bad. The Warriors got rid of an automatic 20/10 guy because they had overpaid the current "Warriors East" player to keep him around - and then wanted a young and upcoming Mike Dunleavy to have more playing time. Looking back, I'd rather have Jamison.

Sure, Mully overpaid Fish and Monta Ellis may pan out... but the Fishman had ice in his veins for last second three pointers and always provided steady leadership; when Fish played the rock moved around better than with BDavis hogging it though the Fish man is not as talented.

Kirk

by kirkkazas on Jul 6, 2006 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Grading on effort?

How can you give Fisher a B? This isn't 2nd grade where turning in your homework everyday will get you a good grade, this is the NBA. Fisher is a very limited player who had a decent season. He was atrocious at running the point, adequate at shooting, very good at FTs, and poor on defense. He has shown an inability to adjust to the new style of play and officiating in the NBA when on defense, picking up a ton of touch fouls at bad times in the game (last minute). His shot selection was poor as well. If I was giving him a grade only comparing him to his previous seasons in the league, I'd give him a B. If I'm going to compare him to other starting guards/6th men in the league, I give him a C-.

by chrisz42 on Jul 6, 2006 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great Comment

All very valid points and a well argued C-.

Honestly, I'm surprised Fish's average grade from all 5 of us was a B, especially considering not many of us like his on court game that much.

Also remember that the Warriors were so bad last season that a lot of times Fish was the 2nd best player on the Warriors when BD was hurt.

Looking past his negatives Fish deserves some credit. We're ruthless with our grades. We don't work for the Warriors (dis)organization, so we can tell it like it is. Fish must've done something right if he got a B from us.

by Atma Brother ONE on Jul 6, 2006 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Played up to expectations

I know Fisher isn't a top notch/flight point who has a lot of flaws. I had judged Fisher based on the criteria of what is expected of him based on his history, talent, potential, etc. For a guy who's at the tailend of a solid career as a back up pg (at best), he managed the ball pretty well. I would have preferred that he wasn't such a shoot first guard; but considering all the wasted "potential" looking more like busts then lottery talent, Fisher, I think, was more than serviceable. With the exception of Anthony Johnson aka Nate Dogg, it seems hard to find a decent pg that can somewhat score. I think Brevin Knight seems like a nice option though if he's available.