NBA great Steve Nash announced in July that this would be his final season, but little did he know that a back injury would determine that decision. Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Steve Nash will sit out for the entire 2014-2015 season. It did come as a surprise for fans, because Nash has focused the past two seasons on his rehabilitation from his leg and back injuries.
Steve Nash, 40, hasn't come out and said yet that he will retire due to this injury, but don't be surprised if that announcement comes shortly. Nash doesn't want to cause any distractions for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they are about to enter a grueling 82-game regular season. He's just committed on supporting his team throughout the season, and focusing on his long-term health.
The two-time NBA MVP had a superb career playing point guard in the league. In his 18 season career, Nash ranks first in free throw shooting percentage, and is third on the NBA's career assist list. Not bad for a player that wasn't recruited by a big name college coming out of high school.
Steve Nash was in the same draft class with Kobe Bryant in 1996. Nash was selected 15th overall by the Phoenix Suns. When Nash name was called, he was booed by the crowd, because he was an unknown player that didn't come from a top conference school. Nash will be remembered by many for his playmaking, scoring, and passing abilities.
You can't blame Nash for his $27 million contract that the Los Angeles Lakers gave him in 2012. Blame management for signing him for three years. Even though he was coming off a 10 assists per game season with the Suns, they had to be mindful that he was 38-years-old at the time.
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