What do you think are the Raptors' chances of signing Nash?
Chisholm: Raptors preparing to make a play for Nash's services
Summary of article:
$12 million in cap room. -cap can increase to as high as $22 million if T.O. uses amnesty provision.
-some talented players to play pick and roll offense and score from Nash's ability to create of the dribble. Bargnani and Valanciunas. Athletic players like DeRozan and Johnson.
Unlike the Mavericks, the team roster of T.O. is on the rise. Mavericks roster is on the decline with age. However, Dallas does have cap room to sign free agents.
Intangibles: Colangelo drafted Nash. -good relationship between the Toronto G.M. and Nash. Nash places importance on relationships and loyalty.
Alex McKechnie: McKechnie is the best shot Toronto has to offset Phoenix's legendary training staff. He has worked personally with Nash using his Core X System (which Nash endorses on the Core X System website). -good program to help Nash deal with his ailing back.