Wow! Blatant tanking by the Suns for one spot

Warrick is in on it too.

 

they put Nash in because everyone in the arena was chanting his name. he got a standing ovation as he should.

 

End of an era.

 

Confused.

Nash is 38 right?

This game meant nothing right?

I thought the first 14 spots were in the lottery?

So a 38 yo Nash was playing in a meaningless game, one that if they won, would help them none, and if they lost would help them minimally (but theoretically it would help). Why play him?

Tanking is bad, yes, I have agreed every season people have suggested this. However, once you're eliminated from the playoffs, you have no need to win games, you're not cheating your fan base, you gave it your all, now do the smart thing and don't risk an injury on aging player. I hope we don't play Camby tonight.

 

uhh its so he gets a standing ovation from the crowd. when subbed out. every team does it.

 

we must lose!

 

No worries, he's pulled Camby, Lowry, Martin and Parsons out. Two can play this game.

 

This. You pull Nash before the end of the game to give the fans an opportunity to show their appreciation. If he stays to the final buzzer, there's no opportunity for an ovation. It was the classy thing to do and had nothing to do with the score.