The Golden State Warriors officially announced the addition of Steve Nash, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, as a part-time player development consultant Friday.
The team confirmed the hire on its official site, noting the longtime point guard will do on-court work with the reigning champions "periodically throughout the season." Head coach Steve Kerr explained the decision to bring Nash aboard:
Steve Nash was one of the best guards to ever play in this league and we are so happy to add him to our staff and have him working with our players. Even though he possessed incredible individual skills and abilities, Steve always played the game with a team-first mentality, which is something that we emphasize greatly within our group. Steve and I have a great relationship from our time together in Phoenix while I was general manager, and we share a lot of beliefs about how the game should be played and about the work ethic that goes in to being great. I can’t wait to work with him again and have him around our team.
The release also included a statement from Nash, who expressed enthusiasm about working with such a tale ...
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Steve Nash Hired by Warriors as Part-Time Player Development Consultant
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