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Children and championships: Steve Nash tells why he chose Lakers, and new teammates celebrate
Original Publication Date: July 5, 2012 12:34PM
Publication Updated: January 9, 2025 5:28AM
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Steve Nash chose the Los Angeles Lakers because they’re close to his children and to NBA title contention.
The two-time MVP point guard went on ESPN radio Thursday to discuss his decision to join his longtime rivals with the Lakers, who will complete a sign-and-trade deal for the Phoenix Suns star next week.
The 38-year-old Canadian says he spoke to Kobe Bryant by phone Monday to confirm the Lakers star wants to work together. Bryant told Nash they would be a perfect fit in the Lakers’ backcourt.
The rest of the Lakers are eager to play with Nash as well. Pau Gasol praised the trade in a video chat on Twitter on Thursday, even though the four-time All-Star realizes Los Angeles might not be done making moves.
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