After starting his NBA career with two quiet years in Phoenix, he rose to prominence with the Dallas Mavericks during the season alongside Michael Finley and Dirk Nowitzki, reaching the Western Conference finals. After re-signing with Phoenix, Nash and D'Antoni led the Suns to the conference finals again, but repeatedly fell short of the NBA finals in painful fashion. Nash led the NBA in assists five times in seven seasons while scoring at least Nash's success led to a proliferation of the sport in Canada, which has produced a stream of top-level players who grew up watching his success.
Nash, whose health problems began in Phoenix, agreed to the move so he could chase his first championship while still living fairly close to his three children with his ex-wife. But Nash struggled with injuries in Los Angeles from his second game, when he broke a bone in his left leg.
After managing just 15 games last season, a persistent back problem prevented Nash from suiting up at all this year, making his retirement a long-expected formality. In my second game here, I broke my leg and nothing was the same. Nash remembers a standing ovation from Staples Center fans when he returned to the court last spring as "one of my best memories.
Nash has said he agreed to delay the announcement of his retirement last fall because the Lakers hoped to have a chance to trade his expiring contract for assets at the trade deadline last month. Nash, a part-owner of MLS' Vancouver Whitecaps, hasn't decided what he'll do now that basketball isn't his primary pursuit and muse.
I am so thankful. The obsession became my best friend. I talked to her, cherished her, fought with her and got knocked on my expletive by her. In my entire life, in some ways. Obviously, I value my kids and my family more than the game, but in some ways having this friend — this ever-present pursuit — has made me who I am, taught me and tested me, and given me a mission that feels irreplaceable.
I am so thankful. I've learned so many invaluable lessons about myself and about life. And of course I still have so much to learn. Another incredible gift. Nash averaged But without question, Nash was more than mere statistics. But he was not recruited by major U. Santa Clara took a chance on him, and he developed into a first-round pick.
The Phoenix Suns drafted Nash 15th overall in , and he played two seasons with the Suns before the Dallas Mavericks acquired him in a trade.
Nash began to flourish with the Mavericks under coach Don Nelson whose innovative offensive style matched perfectly with Nash's offensive flair. In his essay, Nash made sure to mention Nelson. That growth was a turning point in my career," Nash wrote. Nash had a gift for seeing the court. His Nash addressed the sting of the last few years, understanding the shortcomings of a championship-or-bust team that began the season with Kobe Bryant , Dwight Howard , Pau Gasol and Nash.
When the trade deadline passed last month, it was only a matter of time before he officially retired. He deserves a championship.
Nash also described his affinity for Phoenix, where he was the NBA most valuable player in and It was the time of my life.
The Lakers signed rookie Jabari Brown to a second day contract after he averaged seven points and 20 minutes in four games. Forget playoff pushes. No Lakers title parades this June. Update: A big game for one reason — lottery possibilities. Bresnahan is from Los Angeles, started with The Times after graduating the University of Wisconsin in , and has also covered the L.
Kings, pro beach volleyball and numerous colleges and high schools. He left The Times in Lakers guard Austin Reaves to miss at least two weeks with hamstring strain.
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