Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash officially and formally announced his retirement from the NBA after a 19-year career. Nash announced his retirement via an article on The Players Tribune on Saturday, where he thanked numerous people, including the Lakers and their staff.
Here is the excerpt on the Lakers:
"When I signed with the Lakers, I had big dreams of lifting the fans up and lighting this city on fire. I turned down more lucrative offers to come to L.A. because I wanted to be in the “fire,” and play for high risk and high reward in my last NBA chapter. In my second game here, I broke my leg and nothing was the same.Last spring, when I returned to the court, I was given a standing ovation at Staples Center. It was a dark time in my career and that gesture will be one of my best memories. There’s been a lot of negativity online, but in my nearly three years in L.A., I’ve never met anyone who didn’t show me anything but love and support for my efforts. There’s a lot of class in Lakerland, and the organization and staff have given me unwavering support."
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Nash spent three underwhelming seasons with the Lakers, where he played just 65 games, including none this year. 50 of those came in his first season, which was delayed after breaking his leg in the second game of the season, an injury that derailed his season and career. From that point on, Nash suffered various setbacks from that injury and many lingering effects, including nerve damage that eventually forced his retirement.
In his 19 years in the NBA, Nash was a two-time MVP, an eight-time All-Star, and appeared on one of the three All-NBA teams seven times. He ranks third all-time in career assists, passing Mark Jackson in one of his final moments on the court with the Lakers.
It was reported earlier this month that Nash had delayed retirement to help the Lakers, who could trade his heavily-insured contract for assets. While the Lakers couldn’t work out a deal, it speaks volumes of Nash’s character, able to put his pride aside in order to benefit the Lakers.
We here at Lake Show Life wish Nash the best in whatever life holds for him next.
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