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Quote Originally Posted by Steve-O View Post

Nash WAS a very good PG, he's not even Top 10 right now unless you find the perfect team for him to play on, and the Lakers are not it. Nash thrives in the open court creating fast break opportunities. He's a terrible one-on-one defender, has a questionable jump shot, and HE's 39! I will give you that he is excellent in the pick & Roll which could be huge with Gasol
lol questionable jump shot? He shot 53% from the field last season, and around 25% of his shots were 3's, which he shot 39% from there. He's also a genetic freak, and takes meticulous care of his body, he's less of an injury risk at 38 then many of the younger point guards who have shitty bodies (Derrick Rose, Rondo).
Problem isn't the injury risk, more of deterioration of skills at his age. Not so worried about the upcoming season (as he looked very good last season), but more about the two seasons after that. How many really effective 41-year-olds do you remember from the NBA?

I can't think of any.