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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Kobe Bryant: ‘Derek Fisher Is My All-Time Favorite Teammate’
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Kobe Bryant: ‘Derek Fisher Is My All-Time Favorite Teammate’

Corey Hansford
Published: 09/26/2013
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Kobe Bryant 3While Kobe Bryant is out in Dubai to promote healthy living, he took a little time out do a quick interview with the Yahoo! affiliate. While the interview focused mainly on Kobe’s first visit Dubai, the subject eventually switched over to basketball.

Kobe reiterated his expectance to play on opening night. But then, Kobe was asked who he would like to see in a Lakers jersey and Kobe didn’t hesitate to go with an old favorite:

My all-time favorite teammate has always been Derek Fisher. I would love to see him in a Lakers uniform so we can kind of finish out together.

Fisher has always been a close confidant of Kobe Bryant ever since they were both drafted to the Lakers in 1996. There was legitimate shock throughout Lakers Nation when he was traded away to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012 in the deal that brought in Ramon Sessions.

Fisher has always been one of the most respected players in the NBA, as evidenced by his being selected as NBAPA President, and was one of the few people who Kobe would really listen to and trusted.

He’s probably a little too old to solve any of the Lakers’ problems heading into this season, but it’s always good to reminisce about the good times Fisher brought the team.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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