Steve Nash hits back at angry Lakers fans after video of him playing golf emerges

NBA star Steve Nash has fired back at his critics who are seeking to make him a lightning rod for the troubles that beset the winless LA Lakers this season.

FILE - In this April 29, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash talks to reporters during an NBA basketball news coneference in El Segundo, Calif. Nash will miss the entire season because of a back injury, the Lakers announced Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, putting the two-time NBA MVP point guard's career in doubt. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

NBA star Steve Nash has fired back at his critics who are seeking to make him a lightning rod for the troubles that beset the winless Los Angeles Lakers this season.

Disgruntled Lakers fans have levelled their anger at the injured guard after the two-time NBA MVP recently posted a video (since removed by Nash) on social media of himself swinging a golf club.

Steve Nash looks better on a golf course than he ever did as a Laker #cmondude

— Tyson Beck (@tysonbeckdesign) November 2, 2014

Nash responded on his Facebook page saying that golf is very different than the physical pounding you take playing an NBA basketball game.

“This may be hard for people to understand unless you’ve played NBA basketball, but there is an incredible difference between this game and swinging a golf club,” Nash said.

Wait lmao Steve Nash put up a video of himself playing golf while supposedly being out with a back injury? GOAT in stealing a living

— Aaron West (@O_Fenomeno86) November 7, 2014

Canada’s Nash said he suffers from a long list of health ailments, including sciatica and has three bulging discs in his back.

“I often can’t sit in the car on the drive home ... Most nights I’m bothered by severe cramping in both calves while I sleep, a result of the same damn nerve routes and the list goes on somewhat comically. That’s what you deserve for playing over 1,300 NBA games.

Workers comp fraud RT @WauGasol: video of Steve Nash hitting golf balls at a driving range. His back looks alright. http://t.co/YpgHNF6ytv

— Slevin Kelevra (@ToeKnee2GX) November 2, 2014

“I understand the fans are disappointed. I wish desperately it was different.” The 40-year-old has likely played his last game after he announced last month he was sitting out the 2014-15 season.

Injuries to superstar Kobe Bryant, a revolving door on the head coaches’ office and poor management and ownership decisions have left the winless Lakers with an 0-5 record this season.

This man Steve Nash claiming his "back hurts after picking up some bags"... but be an IG honey posting his golf swing lmao cmon man

— #HuieHaveItAll (@Terence_Huie) November 2, 2014

They are off to their worst start since the 1957-58 season when they began 0-7.

The Lakers, who have won 16 NBA titles, face Charlotte (3-3) on Sunday and if they lose that game they could equal their worst start in franchise history with a loss to red-hot Memphis (6-0).

Originally published as Steve Nash hits back at angry Lakers fans after video of him playing golf emerges