Knicks Coach Derek Fisher Files for Divorce From Wife Candace Just Weeks After Anniversary [DETAILS]

MStars News has learn that New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher is filing for divorce from his wife, Candace after being married for 10 years. According to the New York Post, a spokesman for Fisher revealed that the former Oklahoma City Thunder star filed divorce documents on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

"This is a difficult time for me personally. For the sake of our children, I ask that everyone respects our privacy during this process," the Knicks coach said in a statement following the news.

Derek and Candace were married on Feb. 19, 2005, and have two children together, twins Tatum and Drew. The estranged couple also have one another child from a previous relationships.

 #LadyLiberty officially welcomed us to #NYC today! Nothing like precious time with the fam! They keep me grounded and focused on what's most important. Missing #Chloe & @marshallfaulk14 Photo cred to bday boy #Indio reppin the #bayarea #Godisgood #famtime #welcometony #goknicks @mrsladyfish @marshallfaulk14 @india_63 @kimberlynchloe

A photo posted by Derek Fisher (@dereklfisher) on Sep 20, 2014 at 6:07pm PDT

Baller Alert claims that Derek is seeking a judge to grant him joint legal and physical custody of the children. The Fishers are also asking to split legal costs both ways.

Derek Fisher Files For Divorce -blogged by @eleven8 - Knicks Coach Derek Fisher filed for divorce from his wife Candace in Los Angeles yesterday. The couple had been married for 10 years and have twins together. They each also have a child from previous relationships. Fisher issued a statement saying, "This is a difficult time for me personally. For the sake of our children, I ask that everyone respects our privacy during this process." He's aSking for joint legal and physical custody of the children. The couple would also like to split legal costs both ways. #derekfisher #divorce A photo posted by Baller Alert (@balleralert) on Mar 19, 2015 at 8:00am PDT

The couple's decision to get a divorce comes as a shocker for most fans of the former NBA star. They just celebrated their 10th anniversary last month.

"There are things in your life that are specifically designed to change your life change your path change your destiny. And there are people in your life that are specifically designed, by God, to bring you closer to what your life is truly meant to be.@mrsladyfish #myrib is that one person. She has changed the way I view life and what's most important to me. Life would not be the same without my queen. PERIOD!!! Happy Anniversary honey! Our best lives are ahead of us! Let's GO!!! #itpouredrainonourweddingday #wetknot #westucktogether #myrib #blessedlife #beautifulwife," Derek wrote at that time.

A photo posted by Derek Fisher (@dereklfisher) on Feb 19, 2015 at 5:07pm PST

Fisher also played for the Lakers, and helped the team win five championships.