Unlike Kobe that was rather passive at the Milan training ground, Nash will play a more active role as he takes take part in tryouts being held in New Jersey before Inter Milan opens play in Indianapolis against Chelsea. The Lakers point guard said its a dream come true and its an opportunity he wont pass up:
"It's a dream come true to get a chance to try out, not just to try out but to take the field with Inter Milan, one of the great, storied franchises in professional sports," Nash said. "I feel like a little kid."
Nash has long been known for his avid soccer fandom and his own prowess with the soccer ball. The 39-year-old claimed in a 2005 GQ interview that he could have played soccer professionally had he chosen to focus on it instead of basketball. He chose his No. 10 as a nod to Glenn Hoddle, Zinedine Zidane and other former soccer legends who donned that number.
Nash is public about his support for Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, and has even worked out with the New York Red Bulls of MLS in the past. He's also part of the Vancouver Whitecaps' ownership group.
This tryout, however, will be on a different level. The NBA star even acknowledged that his nerves will be pretty high come Tuesday—even more-so than when he's about to step on an NBA floor:
"It's going to be a lot higher than it is playing basketball, for sure. I still get nervous for basketball games from time to time. When I get out on the court, I don't get nervous, but before. To go out there with guys that I look up to and watch play, it's definitely going to raise the nerves. I'll be really nervous and really excited."
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