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Paul Coro
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 10, 2004 12:00 AM
Steve Nash's biggest fans remain in the Valley even with his team success and personal stardom in Dallas.
His parents live in the Gainey Ranch home he bought when he played for the Suns in his first two pro seasons (1996-97 and 1997-98).
Nash will be a free agent this summer, but taking over his old house and playing for the Suns would not be his first choice.
"I loved playing there and I think it's a great team," Nash said Monday. "I'll definitely keep my options open, but my No. 1 goal is to stay with this team. I've put in a lot of time with these guys, and I want to take it further."
Nash, third in the NBA at 8.3 assists per game, will be one of the summer's top unrestricted free agents.
Suns point guards Leandro Barbosa and Howard Eisley both have two more contract years, although Eisley could be of interest to Charlotte in the expansion draft. The Suns are expected to sign top European point guard Milos Vujanic.
Nash, aware of Suns Chairman Jerry Colangelo's pursuit of a new owner, said that would be a factor in his decision. His ties with his last Suns team would all be gone if not for Antonio McDyess' return.
Nash was traded in 1998 to Dallas for Pat Garrity, Bubba Wells, Martin Muursepp and a first-round pick that Phoenix used to select Shawn Marion.
Paul Coro
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 10, 2004 12:00 AM
Steve Nash's biggest fans remain in the Valley even with his team success and personal stardom in Dallas.
His parents live in the Gainey Ranch home he bought when he played for the Suns in his first two pro seasons (1996-97 and 1997-98).
Nash will be a free agent this summer, but taking over his old house and playing for the Suns would not be his first choice.
"I loved playing there and I think it's a great team," Nash said Monday. "I'll definitely keep my options open, but my No. 1 goal is to stay with this team. I've put in a lot of time with these guys, and I want to take it further."
Nash, third in the NBA at 8.3 assists per game, will be one of the summer's top unrestricted free agents.
Suns point guards Leandro Barbosa and Howard Eisley both have two more contract years, although Eisley could be of interest to Charlotte in the expansion draft. The Suns are expected to sign top European point guard Milos Vujanic.
Nash, aware of Suns Chairman Jerry Colangelo's pursuit of a new owner, said that would be a factor in his decision. His ties with his last Suns team would all be gone if not for Antonio McDyess' return.
Nash was traded in 1998 to Dallas for Pat Garrity, Bubba Wells, Martin Muursepp and a first-round pick that Phoenix used to select Shawn Marion.
