Derek Fisher Quotes

Whenever I have a job, it's very important for me to handle myself in a way so that when there's another person, a young person of color, or even someone who's my age now, that they'll say, 'Oh, Dule was cool. Yeah, he handled his business. Yeah, he really added to what we did here,' so maybe we'll do it again.

I think I've had the opportunity to work for people because I wanted to and because I thought they were good people, and therefore everything I do, I can do with sincerity.

I think it's important to remain true to myself, but ultimately the Miami Heat and what it stands for is part of me. It's part of my fabric.

I know who I am. My teammates know who I am. And my coaches know who I am.

It isn't about who is 'for' or 'against' you, it's about who you are for.

In my heart of hearts, I know that whatever I do is going to have integrity, and I'm going to work really hard, and I know that fans are going to take to it.

When I say something, I want people to take it to the bank that I mean it and believe in it. It humbles me that companies want me. It's a challenge to uphold their values and make their product look good. I take that personally.

I take things like honor and loyalty seriously. It's more important to me than any materialistic thing or any fame I could have.

I would like to be remembered as a responsible human being who handled business while also taking care of his family.

If you say that you're all about a certain something, and look back and see that the choices that you've made don't reflect that, then there's something for you to look at.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

If you really believe in a cause, let the cause speak for itself. And if you, by your personality, are damaging that cause, if you really believe in it, you step aside.

If a man is not faithful to his own individuality, he cannot be loyal to anything.

Most of my supporters are people who actually know me. I just continue to do the best I can and I don't bother to try and respond to every little bit because the best response is just to keep on doing what you think is right.

If you gonna challenge my ways, know my history. Don't put nobody in my face that don't know about me, or they here to write an article on someone they thought was hot when they was hot. Come on, man. I been hot.

The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.

I've made the commitment to Canadians that I'm going to stay myself, and I'm going stay open about it, and I'm going to make sure that the thoughtfulness with which I approach issues continues to shine through.

It is our duty to be faithful, not with eye service as men pleasers.

I take the definition and title of my job - Representative - seriously. That's what I will be above and beyond everything else.

I always wanted to be honest with myself and to those who have had faith in me.

Sexuality is a big issue, but there are others - how much you commit to a relationship, to social obligation, to honesty and being honest with yourself.

I take personal responsibility for everything I say.

I represent whomever I work for.

I really try my best to be the person I want other people to be.

When you play this game, you're not just playing for yourself and your fans. You also play for a name you have to represent. You have a family that's hoping you do good every single day.