Eddie Johnson thinks Derek Fisher is a “Dirty” Player
Former NBA player and current Phoenix Suns analyst... doesn't use any qualifiers when labeling Derek Fisher as a basketball player. Although he wasn't asked to expound on his opinion either.
As told to the 2 Live Stews on Sporting News Radio, Eddie Johnson was describing the evolution of Robin Lopez's game when his thoughts turned to Fisher:
"I think Robin has developed tremendously well. When he first came in, couldn't shoot free throws. Now he's a bona fide free throw shooter and that tells me a lot. Jump shot from 15 (feet) is pretty convincing. I think he's evolving and he has a nastiness about him, as you saw when he popped Fisher on the head which Fisher deserves. Everybody needs to pop Fisher every now and then. I love Derek Fisher, but he is one of the dirtiest players in the league, by far. By far. But I'm glad he popped him."
Instead of any sort of follow up, the Stews just kept rolling with the next in their set of questions.
Perhaps they'll revisit the issue next time. Salt Lake City silk screeners will remain on standby.
Here's video of Lopez's "elbow brush" from Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals that briefly set Fisher off.
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