After considering offers from multiple NBA super teams, Derek Fisher has decided to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran point guard credits Kobe Bryant for the decision.

"I have decided to continue with Kobe, continue with our teammates and the fans of Los Angeles," Fisher said in a statement on his website. "While this may not be the most lucrative contract I've been offered this offseason, it is the most valuable. I am confident I will continue to lead this team on and off the court. Let the hunt for six begin."

According to reports, Fisher will return to the Lakers as part of three-year $10.5 million contract with a player option for a third year.

The five-time NBA champion was recently courted by the Miami Heat. He spend Saturday morning in South Beach with Miami president Pat Riley and owner Micky Arison where the two apparently  told Fisher they wanted him to be the Heat's starting point guard and to join forces LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.

Fisher also received several other hefty contract deals.

However, he decided he favored winning and loyalty over a lucrative contract. Plus the last time he left the Lakers for a big-money deal, he underwent two horrible seasons with the Golden State Warriors and one mediocre season with Utah Jazz before returning back to the Lakers in 2007.

"I took time to consider all my options, many not reported in the media," Fisher said. "I listened to every coach, every general manager, even potential teammates in order to make the right decision and I thank every one of them. At the end of the day, there's one person I could not turn away from."

"Kobe Bryant asked me to stay but supported whatever decision I made. He and I have played together for 11 seasons, came into the league together as kids, and he has been loyal to me even when others had doubts. We have won five championships together."

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