In no way would Steve Nash command the type of haul New Orleans got for Chris Paul, but regardless of whatever the Suns get back for him, it is worth at least 8-10 spots in the lottery.
If you think an owner can't make a huge impact on a player's career and legacy, just compare what Steve Nash has gone through with Robert Sarver to Dirk Nowitzki's relationship with Mark Cuban. These issues must be strongly considered by the Big 3 free agents of 2012.