Steve Nash gets pre-game pep talk from Chris Paul’s $1 million ‘The Soccer Tournament’ in Carolina
NBA legend Steve Nash gets pre-game pep talk from Chris Paul before lining up for Cesc Fabregas’ Como at $1M ‘The Soccer Tournament’ in Carolina
- Steve Nash is one of the big names competing in ‘The Soccer Tournament’
- The league consists of 32 teams competing seven against seven this weekend
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Two of the greatest playmakers ever in the NBA crossed paths Thursday – except this time they weren’t on the hardwood.
Steve Nash competes with Como in The Soccer Tournament – a seven-a-side competition featuring current and former pro players competing for a $1 million prize.
And Chris Paul, an investor in the tournament, came to the facilities in Cary, North Carolina to play some games on the first day of action.
That included a pregame chat with Hall of Fame point guard Nash, who has joined forces with Cesc Fabregas for Como in the league.
The former Suns star and recent Nets coach is no stranger to football – he played in the sport in high school – and showed off his silky skills on Thursday vs. Wrexham.
Steve Nash and Chris Paul spoke before Nash took the field for Como in The Soccer Tournament
Como would eventually fall to Wrexham 3-2 in dramatic fashion after giving up a 2-0 lead. The Wrexham side is made up of former Red Dragons players such as Andrew Morrell and others from the English football pyramid.
Elsewhere in the league, Team Dempsey – coached by the former American star (and TST investor) – won 5-4 with the help of Jermaine Jones and Chris Wondolowski.
Meanwhile, a West Ham team featuring Carlton Cole lost 4-2, and Chad Johnson’s Nati SC fell 4-3 to Hashtag United.
The group stage of the tournament runs through Friday, with a winner finally being crowned on Sunday.