Talk about setting fireworks on the 4th of July, the Lakers had some fireworks of their own as they make a huge gamble to agree on a sign & trade deal with the Phoenix Suns to acquire perennial star point guard, Steve Nash. The Suns management were rumored that they would not trade Nash to a Pacific Division rival, but that proved to be false with this blockbuster report. Nash will be turning 39 in the 2012-2013 season, but the question does he have enough gas left in the tank? The former two time MVP averaged 12.5 PPG & 10.7 Assists per game during the shortened 2011-2012 season. Even with age as their boundary & their intense head to head rivalries in the past, the back court duo of Kobe & Nash will prove to be deadly, making the Lakers instant title favorites again.
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