Steve Nash is a Laker

[Rudi]

Numerous reports have indicated that Steve Nash is strongly considering signing with the Raptors.

Several NBA personnel executives have confirmed the rumors may have real traction.

"I've been hearing that from people that would know," said one Western Conference executive. "The Raptors may not be ready to win right away, but with (Andrea) Bargnani, (DeMar) DeRozan and maybe (Jonas) Valanciunas coming over next season, they could be pretty decent right away with Nash. And they could have enough cap space to get something done there."

Nash is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2004.

Source - RealGM

 

[Mogriffjr]

the raptors? he seriously just wants to play in Canada...

 

[EmpireWF]

Just stay in the west already.

 

[nwfisch]

:rofl:

 

[Youk]

HE'S CANADIAN SO HE WANTS TO PLAY IN CANADA.

HE HAS A HOUSE IN NEW YORK SO THEY HAVE A CHANCE.

ESPN should hire me.

 

[ralaw]

Nash, must not be concerned with winning let alone a championship.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

He once played a game in Detroit against the Pistons and I heard he enjoyed the surrounding area and may be interested in playing for them.

 

[EmpireWF]

He once played a game in Detroit against the Pistons and I heard he enjoyed the surrounding area and may be interested in playing for them.

I lol'd @ enjoying Detroit.

 

[Rudi]

HE'S CANADIAN SO HE WANTS TO PLAY IN CANADA.

HE HAS A HOUSE IN NEW YORK SO THEY HAVE A CHANCE.

ESPN should hire me.

This wasn't on ESPN.

I think the reasoning behind this is he eventually would work in the Front Office for Toronto so if he went there and played for a year he could get familiar with all the management there then get hired on once he was done playing.

 

[ralaw]

Steve Nash is the only MVP/HOF guy that has never seemed to have pressure put on them to win a championship

 

[Bmore]

Wow... wonder why that is?

*waits for race card*

 

[ralaw]

Wow... wonder why that is?

I think it's because Nash has never really had real expectations. At the Sun's best there were rumblings, but nothing compared to what the game's elite have had to deal with. I guess it's because even with his 2 MVP's some people don't see Nash as an elite player. At his best he was the best PG in the league and certainly an elite player. I think deserved at least one of those MVPs.

 

[Bmore]

Yea, All those years with Amare' and Marion. They had a nice team, but it was never better then 4th in the west at any give time (IMO, Lakers, Spurs, Mavs... were always better).

 

[ralaw]

Yea, All those years with Amare' and Marion. They had a nice team, but it was never better then 4th in the west at any give time (IMO, Lakers, Spurs, Mavs... were always better).

IMO their best year was that year of the Spurs/Suns suspensions. That team had a chance.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Would be fitting to end his career in Canada. A few weeks ago I really wasnt a fan of this but the idea of him coming into to work with the young guys for a couple years has really grown on me. I hope we can make it happen IF we can find a way to move Jose. Wouldnt be fair to either guy nor would it make any sense to have them both here.

 

[BiggaAdams]

He's going to Portland because he's sponsored by Nike and that's where headquarters is. :lol:

 

[Point Blank]

Before he said he wanted to play with Miami, lol.

 

[Rudi]

It sounds like Steve Nash is done in Phoenix.

With Deron Williams just flipping a coin between Dallas and Brooklyn, this may make Nash the most interesting free agent to watch this July. Does he chase a ring and head to Miami (they are reportedly going to make an offer)? Does he sign with his second home in New York?

Or, I can think of $12 million reasons he might want to head to Toronto. From Sam Amick at Sports Illustrated.

Their pitch to Nash will focus on his chance to return to his native Canada and dramatically help what the Raptors are building while becoming even more of a legend in his native country. Nash has extensive Raptors ties, among them his connections to former Suns GM Colangelo to his time with former Raptors coach and current Vice President of pro scouting Jay Triano, who worked with Nash on the Canadian Olympic team.

Sources confirmed that the Raptors are likely to offer a deal that pays approximately $12 million annually, though it remains to be seen whether it is for three guaranteed years or two years with a team option in the third season.

If you don’t think the size of the offer matters to Nash you have not been listening to him — he said that money equals respect in the NBA.

However, spare me the “Nash going home to Canada” thing. Not that he doesn’t love Canada, but Toronto is not home. Vancouver is. And if you think those are near the same things than you are worse at Canadian geography and culture than the average American third grader.

I don’t think this is where he lands. But it’s not out of the question. I can give you $12 million reasons why.

SOURCE: PBT

 

[EmpireWF]

Yeah, he's going back to Canada.

 

[FedEx227]

Wow... wonder why that is?

*waits for race card*

It kind of is though. Nash being a short, white guy is seen as an overachiever, a guy who made the most of his limited talents and physical tools. Someone like a LeBron is obviously more physically gifted to the point where people think he should score or dunk on every play, etc.

Maybe not race entirely but it definitely plays a part.