Steve Nash is finally an NBA champion. The two-time MVP played for the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers but never appeared in an NBA Finals series as a player during his 18 seasons in the NBA. But on Monday night he earned his first championship ring when the Golden State Warriors knocked off the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Nash officially retired in March of 2015. Later that year, though, he began consulting for the Warriors. Though they fell short of a championship against LeBron James in 2016, Kevin Durant and company took care of business to win their second title in three years.
That means it’s time for Nash to get fitted for a ring.
Steve Nash, who never made it to the NBA Finals as a player, just won a ring. He's a player development consultant for the Warriors.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 13, 2017
Nash was in Oakland on Monday night as the Warriors tried to finish off Cleveland once and for all. Sports Illustrated caught him chatting with Zach LaVine before the game.
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/874402766252261376
After the Dubs took care of business and Durant was named MVP, the two got to share a nice embrace in the behind the scenes celebration.
Steve Nash and KD!! pic.twitter.com/cLuiHAYnVr
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) June 13, 2017
He was also spotted recording part of Steve Kerr’s victory speech on his phone for posterity.
Steve Nash, a player development consultant for the Warriors, recording the trophy presentation on his phone. pic.twitter.com/p5q4rNYwjO
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 13, 2017
Pretty much everyone in basketball has to be happy for Nash finally getting a championship. Though it never happened while he was on the court, he was one of the game’s greats and a Canadian sports icon. Shaq may not forgive him for winning those MVP awards, but now he’s officially a champion, too.
