Steve Nash has agreed to become the general manager of the senior men's national team for Canada Basketball.
"Obviously I love the program," Nash told ESPN.com. "It was a huge part of my development as a player. Going to the Olympics (in 2000) was the best experience of my career.
"So if I can help other Canadians experience that, it would be pretty amazing. I want to try to lend my hand to help develop our system and change the image and reputation of this country internationally and be a resource for as many of our good, young kids as possible."
Nash will have a strong say in the hiring of Canada's next coach.
Jay Triano is widely considered to be the leading favorite to become the next head coach.
Canada has Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph already in the program, while Anthony Bennett and Andrew Wiggins are in the pipeline.