Jim Alexander, The Press Enterprise

LOS ANGELES - It’s not hard to overlook Derek Fisher, or to take him for granted.

The Lakers veteran guard is steady. He has seen it all, been through it all in his 12 seasons in the NBA. Heck, during the turbulent but successful Shaq/Kobe era, Fisher seamlessly navigated the tension to the point that he often seemed like the sanest guy in the Lakers’ organization.

At 33, back with the team he broke in with in 1996, he’s still a productive, solid guard.

But production is only part of his role. He also has a lot of wisdom to offer.

Jordan Farmar is listening.

Where Fisher is the savvy veteran, Farmar is the 21-year-old prodigy from LA Fairfax High and UCLA with the high basketball IQ.

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