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Charles Barkley’s the same. “I don’t think Steve, for one second, looks back on his career and thinks, ‘Oh, my God, I didn’t win a ring,’ ” said Kerr, who won five in his playing days as an off-the-bench contributor with the Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs. He was always a smart player, and I’m sure he could be an amazing coach in the future, like fellow sharpshooter point guard Steve Kerr. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He’s worked with Stephen Curry on his shooting, and Kevin Durant on his scoring moves. Nash has been under a consultant capacity after retiring from the game in 2015, playing a role in helping players understand the ins and outs of the pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop game, as well as various shooting and passing drills. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Steve Nash, two-time MVP and consultant for the Warriors, received his first ring from a shirtless Steve Kerr.

“This is their moment,” Nash said in a phone interview with Marc Stein of The New York Times. You can tell he’s having so much fun on TV.”, “I think fans and the media kind of overrate that whole ring thing. Nash wasn’t present at the ring ceremony a few weeks ago, so coach Steve Kerr decided to personally give him the championship ring himself—shirtless for some reason. Steve Nash finally gets a championship ring. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Head coach Steve Kerr agreed with Nash’s sentiment to take a step back and let the players enjoy the moment. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I would trade my career for Nash’s in a heartbeat. Dubs in-depth: Could the Bulls be the ideal trade partner for Warriors at 2020 NBA Draft, Dubs in-depth: A potential trade for Bradley Beal. Partner of iOne Digital / Cassius Network. Pour autoriser Verizon Media et nos partenaires à traiter vos données personnelles, sélectionnez 'J'accepte' ou 'Gérer les paramètres' pour obtenir plus d’informations et pour gérer vos choix. ... but Warriors coach Steve Kerr told Stein that he understood Nash’s decision and wasn’t at all surprised.

Découvrez comment nous utilisons vos informations dans notre Politique relative à la vie privée et notre Politique relative aux cookies. "This is their moment," Nash told … Since he never was able to get a ring during his playing career, Nash receiving one for coaching is bittersweet. “He has such great work-life balance. Go Dubs.”. Steve Nash, two-time MVP and consultant for the Warriors, received his first ring from a shirtless Steve Kerr. The Golden State Warriors are only hours away from receiving their championship rings. For some, it will be their second, for some others their first — but the organization has wanted one particular member to have this ring, a ring that has escaped him despite an illustrious career. 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Dubs in-depth: Should the Warriors target Rudy Gay with their TPE? Nash posted the above image with the caption, “Want to thank everyone who came out and for all the support. A smart ballhandler with an immaculate shooting touch, he won two MVP’s as a member of the Phoenix Suns. The Golden State Warriors are only hours away from receiving their championship rings. Steve Nash has been happy where he’s at and he’s lived his post-playing career as he lived when he was on the hardwood — unselfishly. The Warriors are reportedly impressed with Deni Avdija’s work ethic. He’s a champion now though, as he was part of the Golden State Warriors championship-winning team last season. Though Steve Nash and the Suns were one of the most exciting and memorable teams of the 2000’s, he the only MVP in league history to never make the Finals (Derrick Rose hasn’t yet, either). By Hugo Kitano @HugoKitano Oct 25, 2017, 5:01pm PDT Share this story Nos partenaires et nous-mêmes stockerons et/ou utiliserons des informations concernant votre appareil, par l’intermédiaire de cookies et de technologies similaires, afin d’afficher des annonces et des contenus personnalisés, de mesurer les audiences et les contenus, d’obtenir des informations sur les audiences et à des fins de développement de produit. Informations sur votre appareil et sur votre connexion Internet, y compris votre adresse IP, Navigation et recherche lors de l’utilisation des sites Web et applications Verizon Media. Is there any happier guy out there than Barkley? Bruno Manrique; October 17, 2017. Steve Nash never got a championship ring during his 18-year NBA career as a player. Team president Bob Myers and the relentless vice president of communications, Raymond Ridder, made it clear to special consultant and former two-time MVP Steve Nash, that they’d want him as part of the ceremony — celebrating alongside the Warriors players and executives that have made this possible. Are intangibles enough to determine the pick? Copyright © ClutchPoints. Steve Nash is an NBA champion, and now he finally has his ring.. by. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix à tout moment dans vos paramètres de vie privée. Steve Nash was one of the best point guards of the 2000’s. After retiring a few years ago, Nash became a player development consultant for the Warriors last year, helping mostly during practice sessions. When the Warriors invited NBA great Steve Nash to their 2017 championship ring ceremony, he politely declined. “I couldn’t be happier to be part of a championship team and, more importantly, this championship culture.”, “But when you’ve played 18 years in the NBA and you win it all as a consultant, it doesn’t feel right to do anything but stay in the background. The greatest Canadian basketball player of all-time, Nash never won an NBA title as a player. Would I want to be a role player on championship teams or be a superstar like Steve was and dominate games and seasons?”. Steve Nash will pass on Warriors’ ring ceremony. Will he be really good, or really, really good? I don’t want to disrespect anything or upset anyone, but I don’t feel like it’s my place to be there.”.