Players react to Nash's retirement
The news of two-time MVP Steve Nash's retirement on Saturday inspired a wave of support and reflection throughout the league.
From the players, including many of Nash's teammates:
Congrats @SteveNash for all you've done for the game of bball..It was worth fighting to resume my career to have the chance to play with you
— grant hill (@realgranthill33) March 21, 2015
It was an honor to play with you @SteveNash and I'm proud to have you as a friend! Thanks for what you taught me. #2xMVP #Legend
— Boris Diaw (@theborisdiaw) March 21, 2015
It was a lot Of Fun to play with @SteveNash !!! Im glad i was Able to finish some Of his passes?
— Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) March 21, 2015
Huge day for my mentor and friend Steve!!Proud of what he's meant to the game and to me. @SteveNash #BigBro #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/O1dRmckPer
— Goran Dragic (@Goran_Dragic) March 21, 2015
Thank u to my big bro @SteveNash for being such an inspiration to Canadian basketball hopefuls like myself.Congratulations on you retirement
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) March 21, 2015
Congrats @stevenash, what a career. A magician on the court, handled everything with grace and class off of it... #utmostrespect
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) March 21, 2015
Congrats on a great career @SteveNash. Learned a lot from watching you both on and off the court. @SteveNashFdn pic.twitter.com/6IbzKutAQi
— Joakim Noah (@JoakimNoah) March 21, 2015
Thanks to @stevenash for setting an example of how to do it right on and off the court. Congrats! #TwoTimeMVP #Respect ✊?
— Jason Thompson (@jtthekid) March 21, 2015
Unbelievable career @SteveNash. Glad I had a chance to play against you. It was an honor & pleasure! Enjoy the rest. pic.twitter.com/1kQUx03hNa
— Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) March 21, 2015
S/o to @SteveNash hanging it up for good! Inspired me to play the way I do and paved the way. Congrats on all your success and enjoy life!
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 21, 2015
Congrats @SteveNash on an amazing career. It was a pleasure to compete against you so many times. Enjoy!
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) March 21, 2015
To my friend and former teammate @SteveNash, enjoy retirement you've had an unbelievable career.
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) March 21, 2015
The news of Nash's retirement even elicited support from those outside of the NBA:
Congrats @SteveNash on a great career. Loved watching you play.
— Mia Hamm (@MiaHamm) March 21, 2015
There has never been a better Canadian basketball player than @SteveNash. Congratulations on an incredible career. pic.twitter.com/x1cqZ8YPM3
— Stephen Harper (@pmharper) March 21, 2015