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NBA players react to Steve Nash retirement news on Twitter

By Sam Richmond

October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) practices before the Lakers play against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) practices before the Lakers play against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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A number of NBA players praised Steve Nash on Twitter following the point guard’s announcement that he plans to retire. 

The news of Steve Nash’s retirement shook up the basketball world on Saturday.

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Not only was Nash a terrific player, he’s someone that everybody — coaches, players, fans and media members — all respected greatly.

So, it shouldn’t be too surprising that a number of NBA players praised Nash and wished him well following his announcement.

"@SteveNash Thanks for everything Steve! Big fan! — Tiago Splitter (@tiagosplitter) 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"

"@SteveNash #legend #general #sunsForLife — Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) March 21, 2015"

Nash’s spent 18 years in the NBA and was one of the premier point guards in the league for much of his career.

He’ll certainly retire as one of the best point guards of all-time ; few have ever been able to command an offense like he was able to during the 2000s with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns.

Nash averaged 14.3 points, 8.5 assists and three rebounds per game for his career. He made eight all-star games and was awarded the NBA’s MVP award twice.

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