Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Former Los Angeles Lakers star Derek Fisher has been hired to coach the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.
The Sparks announced the hire on Wednesday. Fisher, 44, was a five-time NBA Finals champion during his 18-year NBA career. He also posted a 40-96 record in 136 games as coach of the New York Knicks, before being fired during the 2016 season.