Derek Fisher discusses sacrificing $21 million for daughter's medical care
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Derek Fisher reflected on his decision to leave the Utah Jazz in 2007 during a recent interview. He prioritized his family's needs after his daughter Tatum was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. Fisher explained that moving back to Los Angeles was necessary for her medical treatment, regardless of his basketball career. Nearly 20 years later, he emphasized the significance of having the right medical team close by.
- •Derek Fisher left the Utah Jazz in 2007 for family reasons
- •His daughter Tatum was diagnosed with retinoblastoma
- •$21 million in contract money was sacrificed for medical care
- •Fisher moved to Los Angeles for specialized medical treatment
- •The interview reflects on the impact of his decision nearly 20 years later
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