It has been a good week for Steve Nash of the Los Angeles Lakers. After a long and difficult comeback from injury, the eight-time All-Star rejoined the Lakers in action on the road—and showed that he can still play the game.
Nash turned 40 on Friday and celebrated with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 19 points, five assists and four rebounds in 28 minutes as a starter.
Afterward, he spoke on NBA TV about the journey back and what it means to him:
A lot of people say, 'Oh, why don’t you just retire.' For me, just to feel it again, just to feel in control again out there, to be part of a team, to make a play for your teammates and to do it on the road, those are all the things I wanted to feel again before it’s all over. I have no idea when that day is going to be. Nothing is guaranteed, considering the state of health I've had. But to be on top of it right now and to be playing and contributing, it feels great.
Asked about his role in the future of the team, Nash acknowledged the challenges posed by injuries, as well as the rebuilding phase that the team i ...
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Steve Nash Says Difficult Comeback Has Been Worth It
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