Who wins as Steve Nash comes to the Lakers?

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Who wins as Steve Nash comes to the Lakers?

The Lakers get a two-time MVP and a dynamic point guard to punch up their offense.

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns laughs with Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at the Staples Center on December, 10 2008 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Nash;Kobe Bryant

The Lakers get a two-time MVP and a dynamic point guard to punch up their offense.

The Lakers get a two-time MVP and a dynamic point guard to punch up their offense. The Phoenix Suns get four draft picks. And 38-year-old Steve Nash gets to stay near his family, who live in Phoenix.

Nash himself was instrumental in the deal, convincing the reluctant Suns to agree to a sign-and-trade deal with L.A. Nash signed with the Lakers for $27 million for three years.

But who’ll get the best end of this deal? Lakers fans, no doubt, who can look forward to an energized and potentially title-winning team.