Not so many NBA players, past and present, can easily win a back-to-back regular season MVP awards, not even the highly fancied LeBron James (with all the hype, he still has to win one) nor the little scoring machine Allen Iverson. So, when the likes of the underrated Steve Nash does, it doesn't create much noise.
Started as a third-string point guard in Phoenix many years ago, Steve didn't show any sign that he would be the legitimate NBA superstar that he is today. He slowly worked his way to the top with his deep understanding of the game and his passion for revolutionizing it.
A former soccer player, he has one of the most effective ball control in the league and his knack for looking for the open man is one of most point guards' envies.
One greatness he has easily accomplished is his ability to make his teammates better. Dirk Nowitzki couldn't have been the player he is today had not for having Nash as his teammate. When Amare Stoudemire returned from injury, his road to getting his old form was made easy by Steve's feeds.
Many players like Raja Bell emerged in NBA fans' consciousness thanks to the two-time MVP's quarterbacking.
Although this future hall-of-famer has yet to win a championship ring, he will surely win one before his playing days are over. It's just a matter of finding the right mix. They should contend this year as the Shaq factor is expected to sink in.
Steve Nash's Phoenix Suns will stop the Boston Celtics from winning their 18th banner.
10 comments Last one added 11 months ago — Leave a Comment
Shaun Ahmad 11 months ago
Someone that has one two MVP awards is obviously not underrated and has been recognized for his performance.
The Suns are going to stop the Celtics? Let's see them get to the Finals first.
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Shaun Ahmad 11 months ago
won*... not "one" haha
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Lawrence Hwu 11 months ago
I am a life long Suns fan and I think you're out of your mind. I'll be absolutely shocked if we finish top 4 in the western conference.
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mike best 11 months ago
As was said earlier, how can a two time mvp be underrated?
Him winning the MVP didn't create much noise? Ok then...
The media LOVES Nash...I love the guy too, he's an awesome player and seems like a great guy...
but I think you are WAY off here.
A back-to-back MVP can never be underrated. A media darling can never be underrated. Nash has received his just due. Other guys (like Iverson) are criticized for not making their teammates better, but at least AI has tasted the Finals. For all of his "making his teammates better", Nash can't say the same, and there's a good chance that the Suns' window has closed completely.
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Steven Resnick 11 months ago
Underrated! I think you may need to look at the definition of underrated. Nash is overrated. Plays no defense at all and constantly gets burned by lesser point guards.
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Steven Resnick 11 months ago
Chris Paul against Nash 25 points 15 assists 6 rebounds 3 steals 0 turnovers
Deron Williams against Nash 25 Points 15 Assists 6 Rebounds 5 Turnovers
Baron Davis against Nash 38, points 8 Assists, 9 Rebounds 3 steals, 2 turnovers
Mike Conely Jr against Nsh 19, points 5 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 Turnovers
Jason Kidd against Nash 38 Points, 14 assists, 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 turnovers
Chauncey Billups against Nash Chauncey Billups 32 Points, 6 assists, 1 rebound, 2 turnovers
I could list more but I don't want to embarass Nash anymore but yeah he's surely is underrated, wait Not! Nash epitomizes what's wrong with today's NBA he would much rather play offense then do anything defensively!
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Mark Brown 11 months ago
How Did Nash do against those guys?
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yungCaucasoid ... 11 months ago
Steven, great post!
man-0-man, Matt & A-Train are going to be two (2) pissed off hallucinating *dead-weight Caucasoid player* protectors, when they read you post those player's stats which validate Steve Nash' Division II-A defensive skill set.
And I honestly believe you didn't post more, in order to avoid embarassing Nash too much -------as if thats possible-------- because, you certainly could've featured the playoff stats (vs. Nash) of this one PG named;
Tony Parker!!
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yungCaucasoid ... 11 months ago
Elmer,
back awwwwwwwway from the hallucinogens. Steve Nash-lead teams have continually underachieved, which is why Mark Cuban escorted him out of Dallas and Shawn Marion got the heck away from him. Now, it's Terry Porter's turn to take the blame for Nash's oncourt liabilities and shortcomings.
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Elmer Crisostomo 11 months ago
Are you really a lifelong fan of Suns, Lawrence? Mark Cuban chose Dirk over Nash and he had regrets. Shawn was made greater by Nash but he had to be traded for Shaq. Terry Porter will benefit from Steve's point super abilities, yungCaucasoid. Thanks for your comments, though.
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