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Derek Fisher was released by the Utah Jazz on Monday, after the Jazz granted the guard's request so that he could move to a city where he could get care for his 11-month old daughter who has a rare form of cancer in her left eye.

It's a really awful story, but it's good to see a class act in the NBA, as Fox Sports' Kevin Hench notes. But, to be sure, Fisher's a fighter, and he wants to play basketball. Despite the success he experienced with the Utah Jazz this past season (Fisher played an integral role in getting the Jazz to within 3 games of the NBA Finals), he sacrificed what he had in Utah to care for his family.

Perhaps Latrell "Need to Feed My Family" Spreewell should take a cue from Fisher's book.

Anyway, interestingly, the biggest rumor which came about after Fisher's release was a scenario bringing him back to Los Angeles, with the Lakers desperately in need of a point guard. Having released Smush Parker, the Lakers best point guard at the moment is Jordan Farmar, a decent player, but not a starter.

I'm sure nearly every Laker fan would love to see Fisher back in LA. I was sad to see him go. He always fought hard, had a great demeanor, and, most importantly, got along well with Kobe. Perhaps a Fisher return could help ease Bryant's concerns?

For any doubters, who wouldn't want to go back to a team with the guy who did this?



I still smile every time I see that. Come back, D-Fish! We need you!

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