Steve Nash leaves Bulls game with nerve irritation
By Jacob Rude
Feb 7, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers guard James Anderson (9) during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Lakers defeated the Sixers 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
It’s the same old song and dance not only for the Lakers, but for Steve Nash. With just over two games under his belt in his return, Nash exited Sunday’s match-up against the Bulls in the third quarter with nerve irritation in his left leg.
Steve Nash, hit in the L leg near the same spot as his fracture and suffering from nerve irritation, is out the rest of the game, per LAL
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 9, 2014
Nash will be re-evaluated on Monday. He is sitting out "as a precaution" according to the Lakers
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 9, 2014
As Lakers fans know, Nash missed a large chunk of last season with a broken bone in the same leg. The break led to the nerve damage, which Nash felt today. However, he doesn’t feel it’s a long-term injury.
Steve Nash believes injury won't be serious, but acknowledged its same nerve issue from left leg last year
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) February 9, 2014
For Nash and the Lakers, he sits right at the limit of medical retirement with 9 games played this season. If the injury is a major setback again, it’s certainly not unlikely to think that Nash would strongly consider retirement. Nash will be reevaluated on Monday before a decision is made.