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Derek Fisher
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Guard Derek Fisher returned to the Lakers after three seasons away, bringing a veteran presence to the team. He made 40.6% of his three-point shots and 88.3% of his free throws.

Height: 6-1
Weight: 210
Years pro: 12
College: Arkansas Little Rock

Acquired: Signed as a free agent in 2007. The Lakers originally selected Fisher with the 24th pick in the 1996 NBA draft.

Claim to fame: Fisher made one of the most memorable shots in Lakers history, a 16-footer with 0.4 of a second left to beat San Antonio in Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference semifinals.

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Sports A-Z: Derek Fisher
April 29, 2008

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