Steve Nash’s retirement: What they’re saying on Twitter

Mar 22, 2015, 2:12 AM | Updated: 2:12 am

After 19 years in the NBA, former Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash has decided to call it a career.

I'm retiring from basketball. Thanks for all the love through the years. http://t.co/CMqDBSYIrr pic.twitter.com/iNTG6eap4D

— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) March 21, 2015

What will Nash’s NBA legacy be? Here’s all you need to know, crammed into two tweets.

Steve Nash is the only player under 6-foot-6 to win multiple MVP awards in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/IRbFQLc1Ui

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 21, 2015

Steve Nash won back-to-back MVP awards. Only one player has achieved that since, LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/slqypyWt92

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 21, 2015

Nash will also be remembered as the greatest Canadian to play the game.

There has never been a better Canadian basketball player than @SteveNash. Congratulations on an incredible career. pic.twitter.com/x1cqZ8YPM3

— Stephen Harper (@pmharper) March 21, 2015

The greatest Canadian to ever play the game of basketball retired today. I just want to th… https://t.co/8Gk6eon5RD pic.twitter.com/NX2SDPkdoC

— Anthony Bennett (@AnthonyBennett) March 21, 2015

Following his announcement, Nash received plenty of accolades from former Suns teammates.

13 years in the @NBA and I never had a better teammate. Congrats on ur retirement @SteveNash 2xMVP and Icon http://t.co/7KSjcfr2h6

— Amar'e Stoudemire (@Amareisreal) March 21, 2015

Congrats @SteveNash for all you've done for the game of bball..It was worth fighting to resume my career to have the chance to play with you

— grant hill (@realgranthill33) March 21, 2015

To my friend and former teammate @SteveNash, enjoy retirement you've had an unbelievable career.

— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) March 21, 2015

It was an honor to play with you @SteveNash and I'm proud to have you as a friend! Thanks for what you taught me. #2xMVP #Legend

— Boris Diaw (@theborisdiaw) March 21, 2015

Congrats on a tremendous career! @SteveNash It was my pleasure to set some screens for you buddy. And thanks for those lob dunks. LoL. #HOF

— jarron collins (@jarronctwin) March 21, 2015

Huge day for my mentor and friend Steve!!Proud of what he's meant to the game and to me. @SteveNash #BigBro #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/O1dRmckPer

— Goran Dragic (@Goran_Dragic) March 21, 2015

Nash has also earned a great deal of respect from former opponents.

S/o to @SteveNash hanging it up for good! Inspired me to play the way I do and paved the way. Congrats on all your success and enjoy life!

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) March 21, 2015

Congrats @stevenash, what a career. A magician on the court, handled everything with grace and class off of it… #utmostrespect

— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) March 21, 2015

Huge congrats to @SteveNash on an amazing career. Thanks for inspiring us all. http://t.co/NQSAikhHMB

— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) March 21, 2015

Congrats @SteveNash! Incredible career. One of the best to ever play the Point Guard position! Enjoy your retirement my man! Next stop HOF!

— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) March 21, 2015

I need a signed game jersey of @SteveNash. It was a honor to compete against 1 of the best PGs 2 play the game. Hall of fame career #Respect

— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) March 21, 2015

And the respect Nash has earned has gone beyond the NBA world.