Steve Nash Named General Manager of Canada Basketball’s Men’s Team

May 8th, 2012 by Holly MacKenzie Leave a reply »

Steve Nash might not know where he will be suiting up next season, but he knows where his heart is.

On Tuesday, the two-time NBA MVP was named the GM of Canada Basketball’s senior men’s national team.

This is great news for Canada Basketball. With a wealth of young talent who will be in the program in the years to come, having the country’s most successful professional player and biggest ambassador on board is a smart move. 

The 38-year-old Nash is currently a free agent coming off of a season in which he shot a mind-boggling 53 percent from the floor, 39 percent from the three-point line and 89 percent from the free-throw line, while averaging 12.5 points and 10.7 assists per game for the Phoenix Suns.

If there’s a name (and a face) that represents Canadian basketball, it’s Nash. It’ll be great for those athletes who are involved with the program to benefit from the guidance and wisdom of the future Hall of Famer.

Don’t look at this new role as any indication that Nash will not be in an NBA uni ...

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