Steve Nash Became An NBA Champion As A Member Of The Warriors Front Office


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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.

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.

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.

He was also spotted recording part of Steve Kerr’s victory speech on his phone for posterity.

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.

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