Derek Fisher and the Los Angeles Lakers

Derek Fisher is ready for action.  The Lakers are set to face off against the Celtics in the NBA finals that begin on Thursday night in Boston.  Fisher was quoted in article by the Associated Press as saying, “This doesn’t come around every season, and there have been hundreds of guys that have played many years in this league and really not gotten this opportunity.  So you have to cherish it and appreciate it, and that’s what feels good about it.”  Fisher signed a three-year $14 million contract with the Lakers.

One thing about the Lakers is the camaraderie is very high among the players.  He plays alongside such greats as Kobe Bryant, who recently was awarded the honor of MVP, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odem.  The match-up against the Lakers and the Celtics will most likely draw nationwide attention from all NBA fans.  If you want to keep tabs on the Lakers, make sure to tune in, or better yet, get your pair of Los Angeles Lakers tickets from Stubhub.com.