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  • Steve Nash Ex-Wife Legal Battles Tarnish Legacy Of NBA MVP

    Steve Nash may never play professional basketball again.

    According to the Associated Press, a back injury has successfully prevented Nash from playing this season for the Lakers. “Being on the court this season has been my top priority, and it is disappointing to not be able to do that right now,” he said. “I work very hard to stay healthy, and unfortunately my recent setback makes performing at full capacity difficult. I will continue to support my team during this period of rest, and will focus on my long-term health.”

    Although he’s refused to call this upcoming season a farewell tour, Nash has said in the past that this season would likely be his last. Now it’s looking like he’s not going to be playing basketball at all. Not only is he the NBA’s oldest active player, he also managed to snag two MVP awards. Unfortunately, his legacy also comes with the burdens of legal battles with his ex-wife.

    This July, Fox News reported a settlement was made in the child custody case between Nash, and his wife, Alejandra Amarilla Menrath. But that was only a recent conclusion to a battle that has marred Nash since his divorce in 2011.

    There was a lot of public confusion surrounding the case. TMZ was baffled that Nash said flat-out “I don’t want my kids to grow up in L.A.”, yet, when the court ruled that his ex-wife couldn’t move the family from Phoenix, TMZ reported he apparently allowed the move anyway.

    If Steve Nash’s Instagram is any indication, Los Angeles has grown on the player as a place to raise his children. He’ll certainly have more time with them now that his injury prevents him from playing.

    With my G at school movie night. Love Cali.

    A photo posted by stephennash (@stephennash) on

  • Los Angeles Lakers Suffer Worst Loss In Franchise History

    Things just seem to be getting even worse for the Los Angeles Lakers with another tragic loss to their hometown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers are one of the worst teams in the league, and continue to lose, with no sign of improvement.

    The Clippers delivered the Lakers their worst loss in franchise history last night, and the embarrassment in their season continues. The game ended with a final score of 142-94, in an unlikely score that puts their embarrassment at a whole new level.

    Following their blowout loss, Lakers center Pau Gasol said “We did not create plays for each other, and that is how it started to fall apart. But you can’t dwell on this game or it will really get you down.”

    Pau Gasol was rumored to be traded earlier this year, and continues to deal with the struggle of being on a team that is unable to win.

    The Los Angeles Lakers have been without two of their veteran players for much of this season, and most notably Kobe Bryant, who has spent his entire career with the Lakers, as one of the best players to play the game.

    As if matters could not get any worse, it was announced recently that the return of either Kobe Bryant or Steve Nash is unlikely. Bryant has missed most of the team’s games since the 2012-2013 season, although he was still voted to the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, and shortly beforehand, the team revealed that he would not be able to play, which everyone had already expected.

    With the tragic loss that the Lakers suffered last night, losing that way to the Clippers makes things even worse. With the way that the Lakers have performed recently, and the rise to power of the Clippers, it is showing that there is a new team that rules Los Angeles.

    It is hard to know what will finally be able to turn this Los Angeles Lakers team around that has gone downhill to such a degree in recent years, as the veterans are plagued with injuries, and the younger guys are unable to compete with the other teams. The Lakers are currently in last place in the Western Conference with a record of 21-41.

    The Lakers only have six weeks left in the season, and clearly have no chance of making the playoffs anymore. They will certainly need to take a look at their roster, and analyze what to do with their veteran players when heading into the 2014-2015 season. The Lakers are also in danger of finishing with their worst record since moving to L.A. from Minneapolis in 1959.

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  • Kobe Bryant And Steve Nash Could Be Out Until Next Season

    Everyone paying attention to the NBA in the past year will know that Kobe Bryant has been constantly struggling with an injury, and has not been able to play much.

    Steve Nash has also been forced to sit out for several games, and it may simply be a sign that the two veterans are getting to the point where they are unable to compete with all of the young talented stars of today. It is unlikely that they will be able to return during the 2013-2014 season.

    Bryant and Nash have both had successful careers, but with the news that neither of them could return to the court by the end of the season, it is unclear what the future will hold for the two NBA stars.

    Kobe Bryant has still not be cleared medically due to his knee injury, and Nash continues to battle with chronic back problems. Bryant was nominated to the All-Star team again this year of course, but was forced to sit out due to his continuing injury problems.

    Without two of the veteran guards in the NBA, among other injuries, the Lakers have had trouble winning all year, and currently have a record of 20-39. Their awful record puts them in a 3-way tie for last place in the conference, along with the Utah Jazz and the Sacramento Kings.

    The Lakers only have six weeks left in their season with no chance of making the playoffs, and Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash have combined for a total of 16 games during the season. Some may argue that if he were to play, it could help them, but as an aging player, it is best not to risk it.

    Coach Mike D’Antoni was recently quoted when speaking about Steve Nash, but the statement could apply to Bryant as well. He spoke of his veteran when saying “I don’t know what to tell you. What’s the endgame? We’ve talked about it. He’s not completely healthy. We have 23 games left. We’re not going to make the playoffs. So what’s his objective in taking minutes away from the young guys that we’re trying to develop?”

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    With Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash both out, and a younger team that continues to lose, the Los Angeles Lakers will have to reevaluate what they want to do with their roster heading into the 2014-2015 season.

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  • Steve Nash Can Not Elude Injuries

    Steve Nash Can Not Elude Injuries

    There is a belief that as you get older, you have a harder time recovering from an injury. Steve Nash might believe that sentiment right about now.

    The Los Angeles Lakers all-star point guard is still trying to recover from last year’s broken leg he suffered in the second game of the 2012-13 NBA season. Nash, who was part of the Lakers attempt to regain their place as one of the game’s elite teams, has not been the same player he was back in his days as a Phoenix Sun.

    Nash will miss the second of back to back games and be limited in minutes, like he was in Sunday’s win and tonight’s loss in Dallas. The Lakers are already without fellow all-star guard, Kobe Bryant, who is still weeks away from his return. If the Lakers are to turn things around, they will need Nash to start to play like he did in his Phoenix days.

    The problem with that is Nash, 39, is having a hard time getting back his groove. As stated when asked about his injury, ” I’m still extremely optimistic,” Nash said. ” I just think maybe the level of health is different. It is going to be a day to day struggle for me and thats something I’m up for though, and I’m optimistic that if I don’t have any freak situations again, I can try to get on top of all these things.”

    After tonight’s loss to Dallas, the Lakers fall to 2-3 and hope that Nash and his teammates can hold the fort until their superstar, Bryant, returns. By then, will Nash return to form or will his body continue to break down. As mentioned on Twitter, Laker fans are concerned about that prospect:

    The Lakers will go only as far as Nash and Bryant can take them. Will their legs hold up to that challenge remains to be seen.

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  • Steve Nash Receives Standing Ovation from Suns Fans

    Steve Nash’s future with the Phoenix Suns is still up in the air, so, technically speaking, Wednesday night’s game against San Antonio may be the last he plays with the team. Although there’s still a chance Nash will re-sign, the possibility seems highly unlikely since the Suns are currently in the process of restructuring the team. In the eyes of a lot of people, this was Nash’s final game with Phoenix, a squad he’s been a part of for seven seasons.

    Towards the end of the game on Wednesday, those in attendance began to chant, “We want Steve!”, prompting coach Alvin Gentry to pull him off the bench. The crowd exploded, giving the beloved player a standing ovation. When Gentry pulled him out at the next dead ball, another ovation promptly ensued. If this is Nash’s last game with the Suns, at least he’s going out knowing that his fans still love him.

    Unfortunately, Phoenix was unable to best San Antonio, losing the game 110 to 106.

    “I just want our team to be as competitive as possible if I were to return. There are a lot of factors involved and I’ll get a chance to sit down and evaluate them all at some point,” Nash explained to the Arizona Republic.

    Phoenix Suns fans took to Twitter, sending the veteran baller plenty of love and well-wishes. You can check out a smattering of these posts by having a look at the tweets embedded below.

    (image)@martinpop520
    martin ma    @SteveNash. Hope u can play another season in phoenix, cos I love the suns with u,great passer,steve nash.(image) 1 minute ago via IM+ ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Jian wen    Respects steve nash! Thanks u for ur wonderful years with me.(image) 40 minutes ago via Twitter for Android ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Dela    Steve Nash will shoot 50% FG, 40% 3PT & 90% FT this season for the 5th time in his career..IT’S ONLY BEEN DONE 9 TIMES TOTAL IN NBA HISTORY.(image) 2 days ago via Echofon ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Isiah Thomas    I am a huge fan of Steve Nash ! watch and learn from one of the greats of our game.(image) 1 day ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Sólo llámame Ty perr    Black people loves Steve Nash just like Eminem(image) 2 days ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Jackpot     Steve Nash is the best passer in history(image) 2 days ago via Echofon ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    (image)@TheWrightWorld
    Jimmy Wright    If Steve Nash goes to the Lakers or Miami this offseason it will be terrible for me.(image) 48 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto