Derek Fisher Leaving Utah Jazz To Focus On Daughter’s Treatment

July 02 07

The Associated Press reports on Derek Fisher leaving the Utah Jazz:

The Utah Jazz agreed to release guard Derek Fisher from his contract Monday so he can concentrate on finding the best care for his 11-month-old daughter, who has cancer in her left eye.
Fisher said he wants to live in one of the six or seven cities being considered for Tatum’s care.
He didn’t rule out playing for another NBA team but emphasized that his daughter’s health is his No. 1 priority.
’’Life for me outweighs the game of basketball,’’ Fisher told reporters after flying from New York to meet with Jazz owner Larry H. Miller and other team executives.
’’When it comes to decisions related to them,’’ he said of his family, ’’I do what’s best.’’

My Quick Take: Best wishes to Derek Fisher and his family. I hope his daughter makes a full recovery.

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Posted by
CELESTE E. PETERS
on 07.5.2007

DEAR DEREK FISHER, PLEASE CONSIDER BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS FOR YOUR DAUGHTERS TREATMENT. HERE ARE JUST A FEW HOSPITALS THAT CAN GIVE HERE THE BEST CARE: DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE IT’S KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD FOR TREATING REAR CANCERS 617- -632-3000 . THE MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY 617-523-7900 THIS HOSPITAL HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1800 AND THEY SPECIALIZE IN EYE CAREAND EYE CANCERS. WE ALSO HAVE THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL IN BOSTON THAT WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DANA FABER AND THE JIMMY FUND 617-617-355-6000. ALSOI WORK AT THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL IN BOSTON AS A INFORMATION AMBASSADOR AND IT’S MY JOB TO ASSIST OUR PATIENTS TO LOCATE THE BEST DOCTORS FOR THEIR CARE. I ALSO WOULD LIKE YOU TO ASK ABOUT THE PROCEDURE CALLED PROTON BEAM THERAPY. WE HAVE THAT RADIATION BEAM THAT TREATS HEAD, GLAND AND BRAIN CANERS. HOPE THIS CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE CONSIDER AND LOOK INTO OUR CARE IN OUR BOSTON HOSPITALS WE ARE KNOWN FOR THE BEST CARE IN AMERICA. THANK YOU FOR READING THIS MEDICAL INFORMATION. THE BEST TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . .

Posted by
Gone Fishing
on 07.3.2007

LA is a nice spot for you man. We still luv you here in Laker land if you ever decide to play again. .

Posted by
MRS. D WILL
on 07.3.2007

GOOD LUCK DEREK I WISH U THE BEST WITH UR DAUGHTER US JAZZ FANS WILL MISS U .

Posted by
wal
on 07.3.2007

another great leftie in the game good luck fisher man to your daughter and one more thing man i love that 0.4 second shot to throw spurs out the playoffs 3 years back lol .

Posted by

on 07.3.2007

JKMD you have no sense, the man is trying to take care of his sick daughter and you’re trying to recruit him. YOU"RE AN AZZ! .

Posted by
JKMD
on 07.3.2007

D-Fish you should play for the Miami Heat, we could use you. .

Posted by
3:31
on 07.3.2007

Derek Fisher is a good man, I will be praying for the best. .

Posted by

on 07.3.2007

real father .

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