Steve Nash announces retirement after memorable career

Two-time MVP Steve Nash's NBA career is officially over. Nash, who has not played for the Los Angeles Lakers this season because of nerve damage in his back, announced his retirement on "The Players' Tribune."

When Nash, 41, was ruled out for the season in October, his retirement was expected but this puts finality on a remarkable and unexpected 19-year NBA career.

Nash averaged 14.3 points and 8.5 assists and was one of the best three-pointer shooters in NBA history, making 42.8% of his threes (ninth best all-time) and is No. 15 on the all-time three-pointers made list (1,685). He also shot 49% from the field and 90.4% on three throws, coming ever-so-close to the impressive 50-40-90 mark.