LOS ANGELES: Steve Nash, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, announced his retirement on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) after having missed the entire season for the Los Angeles Lakers due to a nagging back injury.

“I’m retiring from basketball. Thanks for all the love through the years,” the 41-year-old Canadian posted on his Twitter page, along with a link to an essay on the Players Tribune website explaining his decision.

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