I WOULD JUST LIKE 2 SAY, I WAS A YOUNG MOTHER 16 YRS. OF AGE, WHEN I HEARD THOSE WORDS, YOUR DAUGHTER HAS RETINOBLASTOMA. I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT IT WAS, BUT I KNEW SOMETHING WASN’T RIGHT WITH MY CHILD’S EYE. WHEN I HELD HER UNDER ANY LIGHT, I COULD SEE A GREY MASS IN THE PUPIL OF HER EYE. THE PEDIATRICIAN KEPT TELLING ME TO WAIT, BABIES EYES TAKE TIME TO ADJUST. I DIDN’T WAIT AND TOOK HER TO SEE A OPHTHALMOLOGIST. THAT VISIT LED TO MILWAUKEE COUNTY HOSPITAL, AND A TEAM OF IO-15 OF THE BEST SPECIALISTS, THAT I AM 4EVER GRATEFUL. THEY REMOVED MY DAUGHTERS ENTIRE EYE AT 6MOS OLD, THAT WAS 36 YEARS AGO. SHE LEADS A VERY FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIFE. IT ISN’T AS RARE NOW AS IT WAS THEN,SO WHAT I’M TRYING 2 EXPRESS IS, THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,GOD BLESS

wish fisher and his family all the best. he is always one of the best NBA players in my mind. and he is always a decent person and earns all our respect.

Derek, I definitely know what you’re going through. I will continue to keep Tatum and your family in my prayers.

Your former classmate,
Chandra

He is not leaving the NBA. He asked to be let of out his contract with the UTAH JAZZ so he could play in a city that with hospital that could better care for his daughter. The Jazz obliged.

What a great dad–doing what he says he’ll do–put his family first. I hope and pray that Tatum will be OK.

I’m praying for strength for this family and renewed health and healing for baby Tatum.

Can’t say his family doesn’t come first. But I hope all goes well with his daughter. The best thing is that she’s in good spirits. That’s always great to hear during crucial times like the one they’re going through right now.

Not many men would walk away from the 21 million dollar contract he still had with the Jazz,what a great dad.

Bravo, to him for putting his family first. When it’s all said and done, money will buy you materials things but spending time with family is priceless. It’s nice to see an athlete step up to the plate and devote his time to the needs of his ill child.

Wow, now that is a dedicated dad. I pray that their little girl makes it through this with flying colors.