Steve Nash Comically Reveals How Stephen Curry Pushed Him Into Retirement
Steve Nash humorously recalled how guarding Stephen Curry during a preseason game led him to realize it was time to retire. Nash's time with the Los Angeles Lakers was marked by setbacks, as injuries accumulated and his body no longer cooperated.
Lakers fans seemed to accept Nash's decline before he did, but facing Curry made the reality undeniable in a moment that was both painful and amusing. In a recent episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James, Nash shared this story, according to Silver Screen and Roll.
“I gotta find out, can I play hurt or what’s the point?”
During the preseason matchup between the Lakers and the Warriors, Golden State overwhelmed Los Angeles with a 39-13 first quarter. Nash, guarding Curry, found himself struggling.
“I’m guarding Steph. I couldn’t stop him if I was 100 percent. I’m dragging around, and Steve Kerr is putting me in every action. I’m looking over at Steve like, ‘C’mon, Stevie.’ They’re laughing at me.”
After reflecting for several days, Nash came to a clear conclusion:
“Yeah, I think it’s time.”
That preseason contest unofficially marked the end of Nash’s illustrious career. In that first quarter, Nash played alongside Kobe Bryant, contributing three points, two rebounds, and an assist, while Golden State dominated the Lakers.
Summary
Steve Nash's comedic yet poignant encounter with Stephen Curry during preseason play prompted him to accept the inevitable end of his basketball career.
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