Most basketball fans have been anticipating Steve Nash retirement, maybe one or two years ago because of the declining quality of his performance.
Still, the new has saddened many fans. Steve Nash spent 19 years in the NBA with most of it with Phoenix Suns where he won two season MVP awards.
His last team was Los Angeles Lakers where he stayed for three seasons before retiring. However, he spent most of his time in the Purple and Gold team on injury list.
In the wake of Steve Nash retirement news, a recent report revealed Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers once tried to sign the Canadian legend and most likely a future NBA Hall of Fame member. This report was first released by Marc Stein of ESPN.com.
Stein wrote shortly after announcement of Steve Nash retirement.
“League sources told ESPN.com earlier this month that LeBron James‘ Cleveland Cavaliers — who happen to have two of the biggest Nash admirers on Earth in their front office, in David Griffin and former teammate Raja Bell — let it be known to longtime Nash agent Bill Duffy that they would love to give the old man a whirl as a short-minute backup to Kyrie Irving if Nash wanted to seek a buyout from the Lakers after the trade deadline passed with no deal.
No chance, though. …
“I think I can [still] have a great game,” Nash said. “But I can’t do it more than once or twice a month.”
Meanwhile, several NBA players took to their social media accounts to celebrate the lengthy colorful career of Steve Nash.
S/o to @SteveNash hanging it up for good! Inspired me to play the way I do and paved the way. Congrats on all your success and enjoy life!
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 21, 2015
Unbelievable career @SteveNash. Glad I had a chance to play against you. It was an honor & pleasure! Enjoy the rest. pic.twitter.com/1kQUx03hNa — Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) March 21, 2015
Congrats @SteveNash on an amazing career. It was a pleasure to compete against you so many times. Enjoy!
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) March 21, 2015
“@SteveNash: I'm retiring from basketball. Thanks for all the love through the years. https://t.co/h0vhO4TNUF pic.twitter.com/cc5Xrx4lKX”#Legend — Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) March 21, 2015
Huge day for my mentor and friend Steve!!Proud of what he's meant to the game and to me. @SteveNash #BigBro #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/O1dRmckPer
— Goran Dragic (@Goran_Dragic) March 21, 2015
Congrats @SteveNash for all you've done for the game of bball..It was worth fighting to resume my career to have the chance to play with you — grant hill (@realgranthill33) March 21, 2015
To my friend and former teammate @SteveNash, enjoy retirement you've had an unbelievable career.
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) March 21, 2015
