The Phoenix New Times is currently running a story claiming that Stevie Nash is leaving the Suns as of November 15th to pursue a political career in Canada:
A mere week into the 2010 NBA campaign and the Phoenix Suns' season hopes have been annihilated for this year and many years to come. Superstar point guard Steve Nash has informed Suns management he's leaving the team permanently November 15 to pursue a political career in his native Canada. Nash's long-term goal is eventually to become prime minister of Canada, the country's highest position. To that end, he's entering the Victoria, British Columbia, mayor's race and must almost immediately establish residency to run for office.
The story quickly went viral on Twitter and other social networks. But rest assured Suns fans, Suns.com has a statement up refuting the article:
A humorous article has been published by the Phoenix New Times joking that Steve Nash is retiring to enter Canadian politics. W...
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