I think they are giving the effect that Steve Nash will have on the Lakers way too much credit. They are giving alot of weight to the asset and not enough weight to the liability. I think when it is all said and done, Nash's bad back, age, and lack of defense will even out anything he brings to the offensive end. Can you see Nash guarding TP? Can you see Nash guarding Russell Westbrook? Can you see Nash guarding Chris Paul? This will put pressure on the rest of the starters to compensate for Nash's deficiencies on defense.
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Hibbert, who worked out with Duncan in San Antonio during the lockout, said he has grown close to the perennial All-Star. On Friday, he texted Duncan and asked how he should guard him.
"He said, 'Go for every pump fake,' " Hibbert said.
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