This will come as a surprise to some, but yes, if Steve Nash is able to co-exist in a backcourt with Kobe Bryant—which I obviously think he will—I am confident that the 38-year-old Nash will outplay several talented point guards, nearly half his age, and make a clear case to be the fourth best PG in the NBA this season.

Why do I think this will happen?  The answer is simple: He wants a ring more than anyone else…except maybe his teammate, Kobe Bryant.   

If Nash had the focus, heart and determination to bust his butt over the past few hopeless seasons in Phoenix, imagine how hard he’ll play when there’s an NBA championship within reach…wait, we already know the answer to that question…he’ll put up MVP-type numbers, like he did in his early days in Phoenix.

Even with Kobe playing alongside him, Steve Nash will initiate the majority of plays for the Lakers next year and with the best supporting cast of his career, he will excel, so much so that I think he’ll be a top five point guard this season.