It is well documented that the defending NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks have interest in signing both center Dwight Howard and point guard Deron Williams this offseason. If their attempts should be unsuccessful, however, a reunion with point guard Steve Nash is certainly possible. According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Mavs could very well bring Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, back to the city where he got his start. Nash is reportedly great friends with Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki, so it's likely that the interest would be mutual.

Nash bolted for the Phoenix Suns following the 2003-04 season, as Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was unwilling to sign him to the monster contract that the Suns were. While Nash hasn't brought a title to Phoenix, the signing has obviously been a great one for the Suns. Certainly Cuban has to realize his mistake and would love to rectify it by bringing Nash back, provided neither Howard nor Williams are attainable. Jason Kidd is clearly in the twilight of his career, so Nash would be a major upgrade for the Mavs as he continues to play All-Star basketball.

The Mavericks have played better as of late as they are 21-15 and in sixth in the Western Conference, but they could use a shot in the arm moving forward. Nash isn't an option this season, but the prospect of pairing him with Nowitzki once again next year has to be tantalizing for Mavericks fans.

Even at the age of 38, Nash is leading the league in assists with nearly 11 per contest, while shooting a career-best 54 percent from the field. Nash truly can do it all as he is a master distributor, a great three-point shooter, one of the league's best free-throw shooters and capable of driving to the basket as well.

It isn't often that an owner gets a chance to right a wrong, but it appears as though Cuban will have such a chance this offseason. It's understandable why Howard and Williams are the main priorities since they're younger players who can be franchise cornerstones for years to come, but signing Nash would be more of a feel-good move.On top of that, Nash may give them the best chance to win next year. Nash is the unquestioned master of the pick and roll, so it's crazy to think what he and Nowitzki could create together, especially since Nowitzki is now a wily veteran.

Not only would the signing be great for the Mavs, but it would work for Nash, too. I'm sure Nash wishes that things could have ended better for him in Dallas, but he has a chance to finish what he started. The Suns are clearly in rebuild mode, so signing with the Mavericks could be Nash's best and last chance to win a title.The Mavs have a lot of balls in the air as far as free agency goes, so it's unclear whether bringing back Nash is in the cards. If Dallas does decide to do it, though, Nash certainly won't disappoint.

Article courtesy of Bleacher Report 
By Mike Chiari (Featured Columnist) on March 1, 2012