Lakers Tweetbag: Steve Nash's back issue sounds serious

Los Angeles Lakers Tweetbag #5

The Tweets

If we're honest, Steve Nash missing time with a back injury might be a net positive for the Lakers. That's the worst part

— Silver Screen & Roll (@LakersBlog_SSR) November 11, 2013

Steve Nash very concerned about nerve problem in his back. Reluctant even to say much because it's an "emotional" time.

— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) November 11, 2013

Steve Nash: "My back and hamstring and the nerve has been bothering me for a while now. Tonight I started limping."

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) November 11, 2013

Steve Nash said it was D'Antoni's call to pull him but added: "That was probably foolish on my part that I didn’t (ask out of the game)"

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 11, 2013

Nash said that his back pain is a result of the same nerve issues he’s had since the broken leg. Current issue originated in left hammy…

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 11, 2013

Nash said major part of frustration is he wants to play but doesn't know when or where "a cleanish bill of health" might be.

— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) November 11, 2013

These Nash quotes sound like a player staring at his basketball mortality and seeing his career on life support. Really quite sad.

— Darius Soriano (@forumbluegold) November 11, 2013

Vibe from Lakers' locker room: Lots of concern for Steve Nash's injuries, but overwhelming appreciation for trying to fight through them.

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) November 11, 2013

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The Highlights

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