Lakers' point guard honored by Los Angeles City Council
City Council Declares Derek Fisher Day in L.A.
LOS ANGELES (AP), March 2008 --
It's Derek Fisher Day in Los Angeles.
The Lakers' point guard was honored in a Los Angeles City Council ceremony Wednesday morning.
The 11-year NBA veteran has been a member of three Laker championship teams.
Council members have praised Fisher as both a player and a role model.
Fisher had 17 points in Tuesday night's 117-105 win over the Sacramento Kings.