Emily Austin reveals to Steve Nash she ran a parody social media account

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Emily Austin reveals to Steve Nash she ran a parody social media account
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Broadcaster Emily Austin disclosed to Steve Nash that she operated a parody Twitter account, titled "Steve Nash’s Burner," while interning for the Brooklyn Nets. She shared this information during an encounter at an NBA on Prime event on October 13. The account, which provided satirical commentary about Nash and the team, gained a following, but Nash remained unaware of her identity until the recent confession. During their conversation, Austin mentioned that the account was suspended, which she reflected on as a challenging moment during her college years.

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  • •Emily Austin interned for the Brooklyn Nets when running the parody account.
  • •Nash was unaware of Austin's identity as the account owner for years.
  • •Austin revealed the information to Nash at an NBA on Prime event.
  • •The parody account focused on humorous commentary about Nash and the Nets.
  • •Austin now works as a boxing broadcaster with DAZN and Most Valuable Promotions.
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Emily Austin is now a popular boxing broadcaster, but she was once an intern for the Brooklyn Nets, running a satirical Twitter account covering Steve Nash. The coach never knew until she told him this week.

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