Tension flared between Derek Fisher and the Notre Dame coach, leading to the ejection of an unknown woman sitting among the fans, thought to be Derek’s wife.

The league continues to draw attention for moments that happen off the court as well. Not only active players but also former ones are finding themselves in the spotlight for unexpected incidents that quickly capture public attention.

Derek Fisher, the former Los Angeles Lakers guard, spent his memorable 18 years in the league and played for several teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors. Later, he began his coaching career with the New York Knicks and continued to influence players toward success.

In a recent clip, a heated moment unfolded during the game as Derek Fisher and Notre Dame’s coach exchanged words on the sideline. The situation escalated when a woman seated behind the bench, believed to be Fisher’s wife, became visibly upset. Officials ultimately ejected her from the gym, drawing widespread attention to the moment.

The incident offers another unexpected yet entertaining moment beyond basketball. It also showed that former players like Fisher remain in the center of conversation for professional angel as well as for off-court drama.

Derek Fisher Opens Up On NBA Trade Scenes

Derek Fisher (Image Credits: Getty Images)
Former NBA player Derek Fisher shared that being traded in the NBA is very stressful. It also could be more complicated than fans think. He has 18 years of experience as a player, coach, and union leader. So he knows very well what players go through.

“Sometimes change is needed or required and it might not be a bad thing,” Fisher told TMZ Sports. “Sometimes you need a change of scenery and new challenges put forth, and we’ll see how it plays out.

As the trade deadline nears, the league is heating up with the growing trade buzz. Fans and teams alike will be watching closely as the rumours unfold.